Visited the aquarium at Bass Pro in Springfield, MO and was really impressed. It's much larger and…read moremore thoughtfully designed than I expected. The exhibits are immersive and well-themed, moving from local Ozark freshwater habitats to larger ocean environments, with clear educational signage throughout. The underwater tunnels and shipwreck exhibit were highlights, and the freshwater sections featuring native fish species were especially interesting. You can tell there's a strong conservation focus behind the displays, not just entertainment. Plan to spend a couple of hours to see everything comfortably. It's well maintained, clean, and suitable for both adults and kids. Definitely worth the stop if you're in Springfield or passing through.

Pretty much anything Johnny Morris does, he does it well.........and this place is no exception!…read more Made the trek to see the Aquarium, and this place is so much more than that. The whole experience is well planned, well laid out, and stuff for everyone to see.......It took a few minutes for our eyes to adjust to the darkness inside, but that was to be expected. Definitely worth making the trip here, and definitely a fantastic experience.

It was a good time. Especially driving through the park. What sucked is I didn't know to buy extra…read moreanimal food before the drive to see the animals up close to your vehicle. Besides that, no issues.

As a person with disabilities, I would not recommend this to others who have mobility challenges…read more I'm reviewing this through that lens. This is not a reflection on the exhibits or animals, just a reflection or caution that someone with physical disabilities will struggle with the terrain. I had a walker the day I went and couldn't manage the first steep hill on the walking path tour to see the cats. It's not just the steepness of the path but the unevenness as well. If you are fully healthy etc good knees, ankles, etc. then I'd rank it a 4 or 5 star. But it is not good for someone with mobility issues. Yes there is the drive through part as well but then I would say that it's not quite worth the price if that's all you do. They have a sign saying they are ADA exempt, but that is in regards to service dogs...not an architecturally exemption.

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!

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.

We were greeted by Sean and explained how everything went and cost and food for some of the…read moreanimals. The animals that could be fed were along 1 line of pens. For a little zoo this was a treat to take our 2 year old grandson. The animals were friendly and hungry; they ate out of your flattened hand and liked to be scratched. Very nice assortment of animals. Plus the camel is a hoot; I won't explain it but it is worth it. Trust me! Also included is pony rides. Billy was working them this Saturday and very kid friendly. Jerry is the owner and put this stationary petting zoo together. All nice people. If you have kids it's a nice little petting zoo with more than just goats. Stop in and give it a whirl.

The petting zoo was awesome a lot of cool animals we also did the 80 dollar animal exposures and…read morethey gave us five very cute animals sat down with us told us storys it was a worthwhile experience would definitely go again