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Aquarium At The Boardwalk

4.0 (190 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 10:30 pm
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Angel P.

I wasn't expecting to like the aquarium. You've seen one you've seen them all right...... Well me and the kiddos actually enjoyed it. They have a few interactive things for you to do to keep you engaged outside of sightseeing the fish. Even my pre-teen enjoyed it so it's definitely worth the visit.

jellyfish/mirrors room
Austyn H.

If you have little kids, this place is perfect for killing at least an hour of time! It's not too big so they're interested the whole time with lots of different activities. It was almost like a mix of a small children's museum and an aquarium. If you're an adult that frequently visits aquariums, you might be a little underwhelmed by the size. Overall though our group did have a really fun time, so it just depends what you're looking for! Awesome for kids.

A climbing area for kids
Erin P.

Wow this aquarium was so cool! It has a 5D ride upon entry and this amazing jellyfish room. I don't even know how to explain what a dream this jellyfish exhibit was. I could have stayed in here for hours. This place was so cool with really fun things to do and see. We loved it here! At the end the kids can get a free ice cream with their scavenger hunt sheets, from this cool place called spoons that sits right out front.

Coral
Travis C.

Wow oh wow is what I can say about the Aquarium At The Boardwalk. This is a MUST DO! In Branson. Even if you are not an aquarium person you will enjoy your visit. We have gone to a plethora of aquariums in our adventures and I consider this aquariums in the top 3, below Atlanta and Boston. There are lots of beautiful and wonderful fish here of all colors and sizes. The standouts are the bloom room, very cool. The giant aquarium, the sea horses, pinecone fish and flashing fish.really everything is pretty cool. The people who work here are very helpful as well. For pricing I strongly suggest doing the package deal of 4 other places. You'll see what I'm talking about when you visit or online. Yes this is going to cost $$ but hey you are in Branson everything is a bit pricey Overall we had a fantastic time, and when we come back to Branson in the future we will definitely visit. Well worth it!

Elise M.

We had an amazing day at the Branson Aquarium! Admission was about $40 per person, or $38 for seniors, which is pretty standard for aquariums. It was well worth the price of admission, they have plenty of tanks of interesting and beautiful fish. I wish that there was more information about each tank and that they had more local, freshwater species. Otherwise, I was very satisfied with the exhibits and also the AC on a hot summer day :).

Heaven H.

Didn't know what to expect in Missouri, but the aquarium was nice. I do wish the walkthrough was longer, and it felt a bit expensive for how short it was. That said, all of the exhibits were set up beautifully and very visually appealing, with a nice variety of fish. Most of the staff had great, interactive energy, and the petting area had knowledgeable staff who were helpful and engaging. The jellyfish room was a highlight, and the submarine ride was a cute addition. Overall, I'd recommend visiting if you're in Missouri.

Leslie E.

The kids had a great time and it was a beautiful aquarium. I felt it was way to small and overpriced for an aquarium this size. $130? I would have skipped this and done a show or specifically new in Branson vs an aquarium you can go to anywhere.

One of many beautiful and colorful exhibits
Charles N.

Beautiful aquariums with species I have never seen before! I have visited aquariums from Florida to California and this was a great place! Take your time and enjoy the beauty found within their beautiful facility

Shellie B.

Had a great time at the Aquarium at the Boardwalk! Beautiful fish ! Loved walking around and taken it all in today !

Jen T.

Small- we paid almost $60 for me and a 6yr old and with taking our time still done in an hour. My thought when I left was wow; I wish I could make $60 an hour!!! The lady who checked us in gave my son a little trinket for his birthday; that was nice. What they had for an aquarium was laid out nicely. Although the jellyfish area really messed with my senses and had me rubbing my eyes just dazed. I had to get out of that area quickly.

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So much Fun even as an adult !! Interactive atmosphere and just joy all around !! The best experience!!

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Amazing place. Amazing staff. Wonderful experience there. Such great supporters of veterans.

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Was very boring for the whole family--nothing good or interesting at all. Only good thing was the sea turtle.

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Beautiful exhibits and aquariums. Giant turtles, eels, many different species of coral as well. If you're a fan of sea life, you'll love it.

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Ask the Community - Aquarium At The Boardwalk

How much does it cost?

Hi Ronald! Please visit their website for current ticket pricing: https://www.aquariumattheboardwalk.com/tickets/

How long should we plan to stay at the aquarium ? 1-2 hours?

1 hour or less

Will you be open March 29th or 30th of this month?

Yes! Hope to "sea" you then!

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4.2
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1.2 mi

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Wonderworks Branson

3.7
(74 reviews)
0.1 mi

Wonderworks was a fantastic experience. Way cooler than we expected. We ended up spending 6 hours…read morehere and riding most of the rides multiple times. It was a fairly slow day in terms of people (Friday before Memorial Day) so wait times were low which was nice. The amount of different exhibits for all ages was nice and it offered a number of things we could all do as a family. The stand up Twister game was a family favorite as was laser tag. the XD theatre and the Wonder Coaster ended up being their overall favorites. Our boys are 14,10 and 7 and all do them loved it. Will be back.

First let me say that I am a tour bus driver and I have taken groups to the Pigeon Forge location…read moreand had an excellent experience there. Because of my experience in Pigeon Forge, I brought my wife to the Branson Location so she could have a good experience with me. I am totally disappointed in the Branson location because so many of the exhibits and interactive activities were not working. Upon leaving I informed the manager That I was not happy and why. He acted totally indifferent with only a half-hearted apology and multiple excuses. No offers for refund, free admission next time, etc. I don't think that my patronage had any value at this location and as a result I will not be endorsing visiting bus tours to patronize this location either. Absolute Failure at Branson Wonder WORKS. Too bad there isn't a half star choice for reviews.

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Runaway Mountain Coaster at Branson Mountain Adventure Park

4.3
(152 reviews)
1.4 mi

Location Just off 265, west of downtown Branson…read moreParking Large open lot Atmosphere Fun-open-lit up at night Service Friendly and helpful Ride First you check in on an ipad and sign a waiver. Next you watch a video. Then they weigh you and check the height of the children. Weight limit is 300 pounds. They are big on safety-one at a time they seat you in the "coaster"- you are buckled in with 2 safety straps-additional child straps. There are handles to hold to control speed. I am not big on speed and went slow. The coaster climbs through the woods and fake animals are scattered throughout. At the top there is a shed and guide who gives a thumbs up and down the hill you go-tilting slightly at times and circling around. They assist you and unstrap you at the end. A photo is taken 3/4 of the way down-smile and try not to look scared! Summary All the locals recommended this ride as the most scenic and it was! Great fun-even for me who is skiddish about heights and speed. Note-second ride is discounted. Best ride ever! Loved it!!

Came here with my daughter and grandson. It was about 10 o'clock at night when we got our tickets…read moreand didn't get on the coaster until 11:30. If we knew how long it was gonna take to get on the coaster we wouldn't have gone that late. I think the people that give you your tickets should say how long of a wait it would be before you actually wait in line. The track was very pretty all lit up, but what I didn't like was it was very fast and around every turn I thought the coaster was gonna fly right off the track. I kept pulling back for the brakes to slow it down a bit but the brakes didn't work at all. My daughter said the same thing. I love coasters, but I just didn't feel safe on this one. Maybe that's just the way mountain coasters are I'm used to amusement park coasters.

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Fast and fun! Wasn't expecting the speed.
Fast and fun! Wasn't expecting the speed.
The crazies heading off.
The crazies heading off.
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The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure

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4.3
(157 reviews)
1.7 mi
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My family really enjoyed our experience at The Butterfly Palace. It was such a neat idea we…read morecouldn't resist going in. By far the best part of the experience was the large butterfly arena with different butterflies from around the world. They give you this flower connected to a nectar vile and the butterflies basically come to you. In addition you get a laminated sheet which tells you what butterflies are in there so you can identify them. There are so many butterflies you almost forget about the pretty hummingbirds around. There is a cool mirror maze, 3D movie and slide to keep your kids occupied. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell they care about their job. Prices paid for admissions which was a little pricier than expected: Child- $11.00 per ticket Adult - $32.00 per ticket Senior- $29.00 per ticket However, it's one of those prices you pay that you feel goes to a good cause to help the butterflies and other animals there. Overall, it's worth the visit if you are into that sort of thing or want to try something different than mini golf :). Just getting photo ops with my children and the butterflies is a mom and dad's dream if you can imagine lol. A great time and experience!

We visited The Butterfly Palace during a time when some of the exhibits were closed including the…read moreslide that our kiddos were so excited about. However, even with expansion work going on and things unavailable that we were excited for during our visit it was still a five star visit. The Butterfly Palace is an absolute must if you are visiting the area. We paid high price for so many attractions and this one was by far a favorite. The flight of the monarch's 3D movie was such a quick and educational film and the small reptile area had wonderful staff. Thank you to Evan that was the most patient and kind employee that we encountered while there. She answered all of my toddler's questions without feeling dismissed or in a hurry to move on. The butterfly room was beautiful. Educational for both adults and children with identification cards, binoculars, and magnifying glasses. I could have stayed there much longer than we did waiting for butterflies to land and admiring their beauty. It was truly a fantastic experience for all ages. Staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. My only thing I would say is how crowded it gets. I felt like at one point it was shoulder to shoulder. I'm not sure they have limits on the amount of people in the room at one time or a way that they move people through. Either way 5/5 or 10/10!

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The first butterfly to land on me!! (When she opened her wings she was gorgeous blue!)
The first butterfly to land on me!! (When she opened her wings she was gorgeous blue!)
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2.8
(168 reviews)
0.6 mi

Absolutely has a blast here!! it does cost more for the extra time with the animals or for feeding…read morethe animals, but it's so worth it! We got to feed the nurse sharks which was an awesome experience, and feeding the lemurs was absolutely incredible! Josh did an awesome job with answering our questions and giving us treats for the lemurs. By far, my favorite was the dingoes though. Emily was in with us the whole time and told us about them. I hadn't known a whole lot about dingoes but I left with an absolute love for these beautiful creatures! Had so much fun petting them and loving on them, especially Loki! He is an absolute sweetheart!

I was extremely disappointed by my visit. The animals look all depressed and it leaves you with a…read morevery heavy feeling. Smells like it looks! The lion exhibit was so frustrating because they look depressed but also the glass was completely caked in dirt. (My video shows this). The lemurs were the only ones that looked happy. Most of the animals were depressing to look at. I feel so bad for them. The fish tanks throughout the facility were filthy and covered in algae to the point that you could barely see the fish... dripping down the glass and floating on the tops, waste buildup visible throughout the tanks, which was concerning and honestly heartbreaking for the fish. Very unhealthy. I mentioned my concern to Holly the manager. She then called over the aquatics employee and he agreed that they are very dirty, but they are last on his list. Instead of addressing my concern professionally, Holly became aggressive and hostile and repeatedly told me not to leave a review. The situation escalated to the point where I felt uncomfortable trying to leave because she was blocking my exit. I told her that if she did not move, I would have to call the police. Her response was, "OH! You haven't seen hostile Holly yet!!!," which I considered threatening and completely inappropriate. All of this occurred simply because I expressed concern about the condition of the fish tanks and the welfare of the fish. Customer concerns should be handled respectfully, not with intimidation. This place has a lot of bad reviews talking about the same thing we noticed. (I attached a few.) How is this place even open?? Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this establishment.

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