Monday, May 19, 2008

Oak Grove Park & Center

1538 S. Oak Grove Street
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 891-1635

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 1:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Free Play Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 4-6 pmSaturdays & Sundays: 12-4 pm

Classes and Programs

Hang Time
Note: Enjoy games, prizes, snacks, and a lot of fun. Hang Time is fully staffed and supervised. Parents must sign kids in and out.
Ages: grades 3-8
Dates: 3rd Saturday of the month
Fees: $2/or 2 canned food items

School's Out
Ages: K-6th Grade
Dates: October 5, November 9, 2007, January 11 & 21, February 18, March 17-21, 2008
Fees: $12/day 1 child ; $10/day per child 2 or more

Dog/Puppy Obedience Classes
Note: Learn the ins and outs of working with your best friend. We offer Beginning and Advanced classes. Dogs of all ages welcome.
Ages: All ages
Dates: Call for dates and times
Fees: $85/7-week session

Martial Arts
Note: Learn self-defense from certified instructors
Ages: All ages
Dates: each Thursday
Fees: $45/1st month ; $20/renewal

Creative Dance
Note: Call for dates and times
Ages: 3-5
Dates: call for dates and times
Fees: $24/6-week session

Tiny Tots
Note: Class for children to work on social, motor, and other skills. Call for dates
Ages: 4-6
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays (9-11 am)
Fees: $48/6-week session

Yoga
Note: Fitness program to impove flexibility and enhance body awareness.
Ages: 16 & up
Dates: Mondays from 7-8:45 pm
Fees: $35/session

Aerobics
Note: Fitness program to impove flexibility and enhance body awareness.
Ages: 16 & up
Dates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (on-going) from 5:30-6:30 pm
Fees: $24/8-week punch card

Jordan Valley Ice Park

Call 417-866-7444 to schedule your event today!
Parker Package $165.00
Gold Package $115.00
Silver Package $90.00
Broomball Package $165.00
Hockey Package $165.00

Parker Package: $165.00
Admission for 15 skaters to a public session and skate rental
Parker's private room rental for one hour
One half-hour visit from Parker the Penguin
One half-hour skating lesson with private instructor
2 2L bottles of soda
2 Large pizzas
All paper goods for the party
Birthday child’s name on the ice
Balloon bouquet
Party Hostess for set up

Gold Package: $115.00
Admission for 15 skaters to a public session and skate rental
Private room rental for one hour
2 2L bottles of soda
2 Large pizzas
All paper goods for the party
Birthday child’s name on the ice
Balloon bouquet
Party Hostess for set up

Silver Package: $90.00
Admission for 10 skaters to a public session and skate rental
Private room rental for half hour
1 2L bottle of soda
2 Large pizzas
All paper goods for the party
Birthday child’s name on the ice
Balloon bouquet
Party Hostess for set up
Broomball Package: $165.00
Saturday nights only 5:30-6:30 pm
Admission for 15 broomball players and broomball equipment
Ice time for one hour
Private room rental for one hour
2 2L bottles of soda
2 Large pizzas
Birthday child’s name on ice
Balloon bouquet
All paper goods for the party
Party Hostess for set up

Hockey Package: $165.00
15 tickets to an MSU hockey game
Private room rental for one hour
2 2L bottles of soda
2 Large pizzas
All paper goods for the party
Balloon bouquet
Party Hostess for set up

The Party Place

THEY PROVIDE -

Your own personal birthday party coordinator
Personalized choice of music played during the party

Up to 12 goodie bags FREE (extra only $2.50)

A Special Throne where the Birthday Star can sit
25 Full-Color invitations (Call for details)
Balloons for decoration
99¢ drinks with free refills (Drinks free with pizza package)
Utensils, plates, napkins, table coverings, and complete clean-up

25 Complimentary Invitations (Call for details)

A FREE Party Place T-shirt and a souvenir Polaroid group picture, with frame, for the Birthday Star!

YOU PROVIDE -

Your own cake, cake knife, and presents

A guest list for invitations (please try and provide this a minimum of two weeks out, however, sooner is always better)

PRICING -

The total birthday party package is $197.00. If you choose to have food at your party, we provide each child with two slices of pizza, unlimited soft drinks, lemonade, or fruit punch, as well as a cup of ice cream dessert. The food add on is just $2.95 per child. If you would like pizza for the other adults in attendance, you may do so for $12.95 per pizza. Seasonal discount rates may be available depending on time of year.

We also offer weekday birthday parties available as well at a reduced fee. Monday thru Thursday parties are just $187.00.

Call today at (417) 886-2442 to reserve your Private Party!

Oogles N Googles

Check out this site there is too much to list! They have all different themes based on your child's age!

As always if you have a review on this location please let us all know!

http://www.ooglesngoogles.com/index.aspx

Springfield Skateland


When your birthday rolls around, this is the Place to Party. Our afternoon or evening packages cost just $60.00 and covers 12 guests. We can accomodate additional guests at a rate of $6.00 per guest. This price includes admission and roller skate rental (Inline skates $3.00 extra).
Included in the packages:

Invitations
A special reserved area for your use during the entire two hour session
Admission and roller skate rental (Inline skates extra)
A balloon bouquet
Plates, napkins, & utensils
Drinks (first round)
Name announcement and birthday song
Parents of birthday person skate free

Options available
$1.50 EA....Extra Place Settings
$3.00 EA....Extra Pitcher of Soda
$1.00 EA....Ice Cream Cups
$1.75 EA....Hot Dog
$2.50 EA....Hot Dog and Chips
$2.00 EA....Bowl of Popcorn
$2.00 EA....Pizza
$2.00 EA....Soft Pretzel
$2.00 EA....Nachos
$2.00 EA....Fries

* Inline skates are $3.00 extra per pairReservations are Necessary so Call Now! (417) 881-8011
Private Parties

Rent the entire rink for your own private skating or dodgeball party.Contact us for all the details.

Kid's Eat Free!

I got this from the Kid's Directory, so it's a repost!

All the Deals

Check out the deals these local eateries offer our families each week! No need searching for coupons! Be sure to call each restaurant for details on times and specific rules for their offer before you leave the house! Happy Eating!

Every Night

George’s Steakhouse - 831-6777 - Get one free kids meal from the children’s menu (for kids 12 and under) with each adult entree purchased.

Hemingway’s - 1935 S. Campbell - 891-5100 - Kids 4 and under get free buffet.

Springfield’s Incredible Pizza Company - 887-3030 - 2850 S. Campbell - Kids 3 and under eat free everyday.

Pizza Inn - 1631 N. Glenstone - 869-1597, 1425 W. Battlefield Rd. - 889-9769, 2440 N. Kansas Expwy. - 831-5262 - Kids age 4 and under eat free everyday at Springfield locations.

Shoney's - 2946 S. National - 887-1389, 3731 N. Glenstone - 831-6053 and Ozark, Hwy. 14 at 65 - 581-6545 - Kids 4 and under get free buffet with an adult purchase.

Western Sizzlin’ - 1700 E. Kearney - 869-2001 - Kids 3 and under get free buffet with purchase of adult entree or adult buffet.

Zio's Italian Kitchen - 1249 E. Kingsley St. - 889-1919 - Kids 12 and under may choose a child's menu item for only $1.99 every night of the week.

Sundays

El Chico - 2639 S. Glenstone - 886-4768 - One free kid meal ($4.29 or less) per adult meal purchase all day.

Pasta House Co. - National @ James River Frwy. - 883-5678 - Get one kids meal free for each adult meal purchased for kids 12 and under.

Perkins Family Restaurant - 729 W Sunshine - 864-8400 - Get one kids meal free for each adult meal purchased from 4 p.m. to close - for kids 12 and under.

Planet Sub - 862-4782 - Kimbrough @ Cherry - Get a free kids meal with each adult meal purchased.

Planet Smoothie - 413 S. Jefferson, Ste 104 - 866-2121 - Buy a 22 oz. or larger smoothie, get a child's 12 oz. smoothie free. Children 12 and under.

Qdoba Mexican Grill - 2631 E. Sunshine - 877-9777, 4127 S. Kansas Expy - 823-7825, 900 E. Battlefield Road - 887-7329 - Kids meals are just $1.50 and include an entree, chips, drink.

Mondays

Acamburo - 1779 S. Glenstone - 886-1444 - Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult house specialty entree. (also Monett location - 417-354-8408).

Amigos Mexican Restaurant - 2118 S. Campbell - 887-1401 - All day, get one free children’s menu item (for ages 12 and under) with the purchase of an adult entree.

Applebee’s - 1855 E. Primrose - 883-4700 - Primrose location only - All day, get one free kids meal with the purchase of one adult entree. Additional kids eat for only $1.00! Kids also get a free sundae upon request only.

Backyard Burgers - 711 N. McCroskey in Nixa - 725-8788, 1915 W. Marler Lane in Ozark - 581-6686. Buy one adult combo meal and get a kids meal free for kids 12 and under from 4 p.m. to close. FREE face painting - 5-8 p.m.

Belgian Waffle & Pancake House - Hwy. 65 and CC in Ozark - 582-2600 - Monday evening, get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree.

Buckingham Smokehouse BBQ - 2415 N. Glenstone (Kearney & Glenstone) - 831-RIBS (7427) - Kids eat free, ages 8 and under with adult meal purchase 4 p.m. to close.

Hill Top Pizza - On the Hill in Fair Grove - 759-7794 - 5-8 p.m., kids 10 and under get a free kids menu item with the purchase of an adult meal. Two kids per adult. More kids at $1.99 each. Balloon Creations, giveaways & fun!

Rib Crib - 750 N. 18th St. - Ozark - 581-5566 - Purchase an adult entree and get a free kids menu meal from 5-8 p.m. For kids 12 and under.

San Francisco Oven - 1845 E. Sunshine - 886-4736 - Kids get a free kids meal with each adult meal purchased.

Village Inn - All locations - Get one kid meal for kids under 10 for each adult meal purchased.

Ziggie’s Café - all locations in Springfield, Nixa and Republic from 4-10 p.m. Free items must be chosen from Children’s Menu. Limit one free kids meal for each adult entrée (valued at $6 or more) purchased. For kids 12 years and younger.

Tuesdays

Applebee’s - Nixa location only - 724-2100 - Get a free kids meal with each adult entree purchased all day.

Backyard Burgers - 4020 S. Campbell (Springfield only) - 889-2292. Buy one adult combo meal and get a kids meal free for kids 12 and under from 4 p.m. to close.

Buckingham Smokehouse BBQ - 2415 N. Glenstone (Kearney & Glenstone) - 831-RIBS (7427) - Kids eat free, ages 8 and under with adult meal purchase 4 p.m. to close.

Dairy Queen - 4150 S. Campbell - 886-2253 - From 4 to 10 p.m. get a Kids Meal for only 99 cents with purchase of Adult Meal. This DQ location only.

Cassil’s Coffee Cafe’ - 2925 W. Republic Rd - 851-1104 - Kids under 12 get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal.

Coyote's Adobe Cafe - 1742 S. Glenstone - 889-7120 and 807 N. Main in Nixa - 725-6803 – Get one free kids meal for each adult entree purchased. 5 p.m. to close.

Foster’s Grille - 107 Aldersgate, Ste. 5 in Nixa - 725-9110 - For kids 11 years and younger – get one free kids meal with the purchase of each adult entree.

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon - 3030 S. Campbell - 886-2900 - Two children can eat free from kids menu with every paid adult entree.

Longhorn Grill - 1645 W. Republic Road in Springfield - 447-1064 and 105 Sherman Way in Nixa - 724-2324. Tuesday nights, get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of each adult entree. Drink not included.

McAllister’s Deli - 210 W. Sunshine - 831-4450, 1460 E. Primrose - 890-5250, 2445A Kansas Expressway at Kearney - 866-2331 and 703 N. McCroskey in Nixa - 725-9299 - Kids 12 and under eat free from 5-9 p.m. Must purchase adult meal to get free kids meal. Limit two free kids meals.

McDonald’s - Tuesday nights – 3-8 p.m. are Family Nights! Kids get Hamburger Happy Meals for only $1.39. Check your favorite location for participation.

Perkins Family Restaurant - 729 W Sunshine - 864-8400 - Get one kids meal free for each adult meal purchased all day - for kids 12 and under.

Pizza Hut - Tuesday night is Kids Buffet at all participating Pizza Huts. Kids 12 and under get a free buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet. Additional kids eat for just $2.99 each. Kids 3 and under eat free everyday!

Wednesdays

IHOP - 5437 N. Kansas Expwy. (only this location) – 868-8783. From 5-8 p.m. Kids 12 and under get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree, including drink. Limit 2 meals for each adult meal.

Pickerman's Soup & Sandwich - 3234 S. National Ave. - 886-2360 - Kids 10 and under get a kids meal for only 99 cents with the purchase of an adult entree.

Pizza Inn - 1425 W. Battlefield Rd. - 889-9769, 2440 N. Kansas Expwy. - 831-5262 - Free child’s buffet in the evening with purchase of adult entree.

Thursdays

Captain D’s - 839 N. Glenstone - 865-9357 and 2964 S. National - 881-6098. Thursday evenings, get a kids meal for 99 cents with the purchase of adult entree.

Chick-Fil-A - 3700 S. Glenstone - 890-5800 - Chick-Fil-A doesn’t have a meal deal, but it hosts Family Fun Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Fun, free activities – plus kids can create a free ice cream sundae. No purchase is necessary.

El Chico - 2639 S. Glenstone - 886-4768 - After 5 p.m., buy an adult entree and your child eats for just 99 cents (kids 12 and under.)

Fridays

Luigi's - 107 W. Aldersgate, Ste 4, Nixa - 725-3336 - Kids 12 and younger receive one free item from the kids' menu for each adult present, with purchase of regularly priced adult entrees. Offer good during lunch and dinner, not valid with lunch specials or other discounts, dine-in only. Available at Nixa location only.

Saturdays

Pizza Inn - 1425 W. Battlefield Rd. - 889-9769, 2440 N. Kansas Expwy. - 831-5262 - 99¢ child’s buffet with adult purchase.

Planet Sub - 862-4782 - Kimbrough @ Cherry - Get a free kids meal with each adult meal purchased.

Longhorn Grill - 1645 W. Republic Road in Springfield - 447-1064. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of each adult entree. Drink not included.

Rosie Jo's Cafe - Ozark - 915 W. Jackson in the Riverview Plaza - 581-6047. Saturday night is kids night! Get one free kids meal with the purchase of each adult dinner entree.

Play Groups

Would you like to include your play group here? Send me this info!

Play Group Name:
Location:
Days/Time:
Tell us about your group:

You can send it to me in a comment or email and I will post it here!

417moms@gmail.com

Springfield City Pools Info

Information Hotline: 417-864-2099

Chesterfield Aquatic Center
2511 W. Republic Road
Springfield, MO 65807
417-891-1616
Information Hotline: 417-864-2099

Grant Beach Pool
1300 N. Grant St. (North Grant at Lynn)
1:00 - 6:30 p.m.Thursday - Sunday
Weekends of May 24 - 25 and May 31 - June 1
June 5 - August 17

Special Splash 'n Sizzle Events
Fridays and Saturdays
June 20 - August 9
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Independence Day Friday, July 4 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission is $1 or a canned food item donation.(Donations go to Ozark Food Harvest.)***Memorial and Independence Days - Free admission with Military ID or VFW Card***

Free Swim- Thursday, July 31 10am-11:30 a.m. only!

Meador Pool
2500 S. Fremont
1:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday - Sunday
Weekends of May 24 - 25 and May 31 - June 1
June 5 - August 17

Special Splash 'n Sizzle Events
Fridays and Saturdays
June 20 - August 9 5:30- 8:00 p.m.

Memorial Day
Monday, May 26
1:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Independence Day Friday, July 4 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Admission is $1 or a canned food item donation.(Donations go to Ozark Food Harvest.)

***Memorial and Independence Days - Free admission with Military ID or VFW Card***

Doling Pool
2600 North Robberson
1:00 - 6:30 p.m
Thursday - Sunday
Weekends of May 24 - 25 and May 31 - June 1
June 5 - August 24 .
Re-open Aug. 30 - Sept. 1


Special Splash 'n Sizzle Events
Fridays and Saturdays
June 20 - August 9
5:30- 8:00 p.m.

Memorial Day-Monday,May 26 1:00-6:30 p.m.

Independence Day-Friday, July 4 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Labor Day-Monday Sept. 11:00-6:30 p.m.
Admission is $1 or a canned food item donation.(Donations go to Ozark Food Harvest.)

***Memorial and Independence Days - Free admission with Military ID or VFW Card***

Free Swim- Thursday, July 17, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. only!

McGee/McGregor Pool
Phelps Grove Park - 1200 E. Bennett Street
10:00 a.m. - noon & 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday
Sunday1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Weekends of May 24 - 25 and May 31 - June 1
June 5 - August 17

Fassnight Pool
1300 South Campbell (S. Campbell and Meadowmere)
1:00 - 6:30 p.m
Thursday - Sunday
Weekends of May 24 - 25 and May 31 - June 1
June 5 - August 24 .
Re-open August 30 - September 1


Special Splash 'n Sizzle Events
Saturdays
June 21 - August 9 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 1:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Independence Day Friday, July 4, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Labor Day Monday Sept. 1, 1:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Admission is $1 or a canned food item donation.(Donations go to Ozark Food Harvest.)

***Memorial and Independence Days - Free admission with Military ID or VFW Card***

Westport Pool
3100 W. Mt. Vernon
1:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday - Sunday
Weekends of May 24 - 25 and May 31 - June 1
June 5 - August 17


Special Splash 'n Sizzle Events
Fridays and Saturdays
June 20 - August 9
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Independence Day Friday, July 4, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission is $1 or a canned food item donation.(Donations go to Ozark Food Harvest.)

***Memorial and Independence Days - Free admission with Military ID or VFW Card***

Free Swim- Thursday, July 10, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. only!

Silver Springs Pool
1100 North Hampton
N. National and Scott
1:00 - 5:00 p.m
Thursday - Sunday
Weekends of May 24 - 25 and May 31 - June 1
June 5 - August 17


Special Splash 'n Sizzle Events
Fridays and Saturdays
June 20 - August 9
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Independence Day Friday, July 4, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission is $1 or a canned food item donation.(Donations go to Ozark Food Harvest.)

***Memorial and Independence Days - Free admission with Military ID or VFW Card***

Free Swim- Thursday, July 24, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. only!

Springfield City Parks Pool Fee's

AQUATICS-OUTDOOR POOLS & FEES

Cash only accepted at pool locations.

Outdoor Pool Fees
$2.00/youth ages 3-17 and Seniors 60+
$2.50/adults ages 18+
Children (ages 2 & under) Free with paid adult
After 5:30 pm, the fee is $1.00 at all pools
Free McGee-McGregor Wading Pool and children under 3
Admittance is limited to pool capacity.

Coupon Books
Family (10 adult, 20 youth) $52.00
Adults (30 coupons) $60.00
Youth (30 Coupons) $48.00

*Coupons are good at the Outdoor Pools only.*

Coupon books are available at each pool, at the Main Park Office or at *Chesterfield & Doling Family Centers .

*Only cash accepted at the pool locations.

What A Deal!

Buy a 2008 Summer Swim Season Pool Pass Today! Use your season pass for unlimited entry at any of our outdoorpools throughtout the 2008 summer swim season!

Passes may be purchased at Cherterfield Family Center2511 W. Republic Road10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Youth Pass Ages 3 to 17 $60.00
Adult Pass Ages 18 & Up $75.00
Senior Pass Ages 60 & Up $60.00
Family Pass $180.00

*Family Pass Includes up to 4 people with no more than 2 individuals over the age of 18.**Additional passes for your family can purchased for $25 eachEach passholder must visit Chesterfield Family Center to receive their personalized pass!**Lost or stolen passes can be replaced only at Chesterfield Family Center. There is a $5 fee for replacement passes.**

Doling Family Center

Let DFC help you celebrate your special day. Fees are based on 10 people for the basic party and 20 people for the Pool Party and the Jump 'n Space Party. This number includes siblings, parents, and grandparents who participate in the activities) Additional participants can be added for $5.00 per person.

Basic Party
45 minutes party room rental
45 minutes of free play in gym and/or game room
Decorations and Balloons
Pizza and soft drinks
Necessary staffing
$60/members, $70/non-members"Fee based on 10 participants"

Pool Party
(Summer months only, during open swim)
45 minutes party room rental
45 minutes pool time
Facility Set up
Decorations & Balloons
Pizza and soft drinks
Necessary staffing
$120/members $130/non-members
"Fee based on 20 participants"

Jump n Space Party
45 minutes party room rental
45 minutes inflatable and gym activities
Decorations and Balloons
Pizza & Soft Drinks
Necessary staffing
$120/members, $130/non-members
"Fee based on 20 participants"
**Extra pizza is $8 per pizza, and if you would like a 1/4th sheet birthday cake or cookie, it is $15 **

http://www.parkboard.org/information/facilities/dfc/info/birthday_rentals.htm

Summer Arts Camp for Preschoolers

The Springfield Regional Arts Council will offer a week-long Mini Monet Summer Arts Camp for preschoolers ages 3-6 at The Creamery Arts Center, Monday, August 4 through Friday, August 8, from 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Mini Monet is the Arts Council's preschool Arts Education program and is taught by retired Springfield Public Schools art teacher, Susan Fletcher. “Campers” will explore and create through the visual arts including painting, collage and 3D projects.

Cost is $40, including arts instruction, supplies and snacks. Registration deadline is Friday, July 25.

For more information or to register, call the Arts Council at 417-862-ARTS(2787) or email Info@SpringfieldArts.org.

Discovery Center

Discovery Center of Springfield
438 E. Saint Louis St.
Springfield MO

Phone: 417-862-9910

Hours: Tue - Thu 9am - 5pm, Fri 9am - 8pm, Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 1pm - 5pm

Season: Year-round

Admission: $7 Adults $6 Seniors $5 Children (3-12).

Description: Discovery Center is an interactive hands-on science center for all ages. Imagine, create, have fun and learn with three floors of exhibits that explore physics, chemistry, matter, energy, health, technology, culture, flight and an environmentally-friendly building. Galleries and exhibits include: Paleo Dig, HighWire Bike, Water Table, EnergyExchange, Wonderland, BodyWorks, Exploratory Lab, Discovery Town.

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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
6424 W. FR 182
Republic MO

Phone: 417-732-2662

Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

Season: Year-round, Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

Admission: $5 person; $10 per car

Description: Fought on August 10, 1861, the Battle of Wilson's Creek was a pivotal battle in Missouri and the second major battle of the Civil War. When the smoke cleared, more than 2,500 Union and Confederate soldiers were killed or wounded in five hours of intense fighting. The visitor center features a 13-minute film, a museum and changing exhibits. A five-mile self-guided tour road allows visitors to explore the battlefield at their own pace. Short trails lead to various battle sites, including Bloody Hill and the John Ray house.

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Animal Paradise Family Fun Park

Animal Paradise Family Fun Park
124 Jungle Dr.
Strafford MO

Phone: 417-859-5300

Hours: Sun - Sat 10am - 6pm

Admission: $14 adults, $9 kids, 3 and under free

Description: Don’t miss this nationally-renowned vacation destination! Experience face-to-face encounters with exotic birds and animals. Drive thru at your own pace where the wild things roam free and come to greet you at your car window. Or take a guided tour on our Safari Tram where you feed the animals from your own hand. Perfect for large groups. Petting zoo, Safari Shop, Arcade, Go Carts. Specializing in group and company picnics.

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Dickerson Park Zoo

Dickerson Park Zoo
1401 W. Norton Rd.
Springfield MO

Phone: 417-864-1800

Hours: Apr - Sep 9am - 5pm,
Oct - Mar 10am - 4pm weather permitting

Season: Year-round

Admission: $7 Adults, $5 Children (3-12) $5 Seniors, $2 discount on Adult/Child admission with groups of 15 or more.

Description: Up-close natural adventure with hundreds of animals. Newest features include "Tropical Asia" with elephants tigers and gibbons. "Missouri Habitats" features native species - gray wolves, mountain lions, river otters and more. Reptiles in the Ambler Diversity of Life Building. Children's playground and water feature. Cafe gift shop and train ride (seasonal).

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