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The Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, also known as simply Wonders of Wildlife is a not-for-profit educational conservation-themed attraction in Springfield, Missouri.
attractions: Bass Pro Shops, Bass Pro Shops Catalog Outlet, Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge, NRA National Sporting Arms Museum, Aquarium Shoppe, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center, restaurants: Buckingham Smokehouse Bar BQ, Springfield Family Restaurant, Hemingway's, Canton Inn, Amigos Mexican Restaurant, Purple Burrito #1, Whole Hog Café, MaMa Jean's Natural Market, Mexican Villa West, Pancho's Mexican Food
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The Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, also known as simply Wonders of Wildlife is a not-for-profit educational conservation-themed attraction in Springfield, Missouri.
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Ready for travel and adventure but want to stay close to home? Don’t miss these incredible family-friendly destinations within driving distance of Kansas City. 📍Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 5 hours. Enjoy OKC’s Science Museum Oklahoma, a beautiful walk at Scissortail Park, water taxi ride through Bricktown, Myriad Botanical Gardens, Brickopolis and an NBA game with OKC Thunder. 📍Des Moines, Iowa, 3 hours. Have fun at Blank Park Zoo and Science Center of Iowa. Take in the unique art as your stroll through Pappajohn Sculpture Park and enjoy the beauty of Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens. 📍Bentonville, Arkansas, 3 hours. Check out the stunning Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, fun Scott Family Amazeum and don’t miss Buckyball and the beautiful biking and walking trails. 📍Wichita, Kansas, 3.5 hours. Don’t miss Botanica (the Wichita Gardens), Sedgwick County Zoo, Exploration Place Science Museum, The Keeper of the Plains and Tanganyika Wildlife Park. 📍Springfield, Missouri, 3 hours. Enjoy the incredible Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium. Explore Fantastic Caverns, the only ride-through cave in North America. Check out a Springfield Cardinals game, mini golf at Getaway Golf, and Dickerson Park Zoo and nearby Wild Animal Safari in Strafford. 📍Omaha, Nebraska, 3 hours. Spend an incredible day at one of the top zoos in the country, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. Check out Bob the Bridge and step back and forth between Iowa and Nebraska. Enjoy the cool, eye-catching playground at Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront. 📍St. Louis, Missouri, 3.5 hours. A visit to St. Louis would not be complete without exploring the beautiful grounds around the St. Louis arch, and taking a tour to the top! Don’t miss the thrilling and unique City Museum, kid-friendly Magic House, free STL Zoo and beautiful Missouri Botanical Garden. Which Midwest gem is your favorite and which will you visit next? #midwestroadtrip #midwestspringbreak #midwestmoms #midwestfamily #roadtrip
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It’s almost spring and now is the perfect time to plan spring break or a weekend getaway! Here are some of our favorites @adventuresinmomlife_ and @everydayoutdoorfamily that are an easy drive from Kansas City: Omaha, NE: At only 2 hours and 45 minutes from KC, Omaha has the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo, beautiful Lauritzen Gardens and fun for the whole family at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Springfield, MO: Nestled in the Ozarks just 2.5 hours from Kansas City, Springfield showcases Wonders of Wildlife that will exceed every expectation! Visit Fantastic Caverns drive-through cave, Dickerson Park Zoo and don’t miss the Wild Animal Safari Park outside of Springfield where the animals come right up to your car. Columbia, MO: This 2 hour drive has beautiful state parks in Rock Bridge Memorial and Finger Lakes, fantastic playgrounds Cosmopolitan Park Steinberg (Dino Park) and Woodridge Park, and lots of family fun at Bonker’s or Caddie’s Indoor Golf. Topeka, KS: Just one hour from Kansas City, our kids love Topeka’s Gage Park. Ride the mini-train and carousel and climb on the concrete animals at Animaland playground before visiting the zoo. Don’t miss the beautiful Reinisch Rose Garden and the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center with rotating exhibits, hands-on learning fun and an outdoor play area. Branson, MO: A little more than 3 hours from KC, Branson boasts the bustling Silver Dollar City with exciting rides and attractions. Don’t miss the Marvel Cave tour. We love Pirate’s Cove mini-golf, snow tubing at Wolf Mountain Branson and Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery. Pella, IA: This small town is 3.5 hours from Kansas City and feels like you’re stepping into the Netherlands. There is Dutch food, a canal, windmills, an animated clock and beautiful gardens. Which of these do you want to go to? @visitcolumbiamo @theomahazoo @visitomaha @lovespringfield @visittopeka @topekazoo @explorebranson @wondersofwildlife @kansasdiscovery @dickersonparkzoo @wildanimalsafarimo @kansastourism #visitmo #omahazoo #visitomaha #familyfun #midwesttravel #kansascity #kansasmom #missourimom #kansasmoms #missourimoms #midwestadventures #kcmom #kcmoms #kcmomblogger
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It’s almost summer ☀️ and now is the perfect time to plan a summer trip or weekend getaway! 🚗Here are family-fun road trips that are an easy drive from Kansas City: ⬇️ 📍Springfield, MO: Nestled in the Ozarks just 2.5 hours from Kansas City, Springfield showcases Wonders of Wildlife that will exceed every expectation! Visit Fantastic Caverns drive-through cave, Dickerson Park Zoo and don’t miss the Wild Animal Safari Park outside of Springfield where the animals come right up to your car. 📍Omaha, NE: At only 2 hours and 45 minutes from KC, Omaha has the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo, beautiful Lauritzen Gardens and fun for the whole family at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. 📍Columbia, MO: This 2 hour drive has beautiful state parks in Rock Bridge Memorial and Finger Lakes, fantastic playgrounds Cosmopolitan Park Steinberg (Dino Park) and Woodridge Park, and lots of family fun at Bonker’s or Caddie’s Indoor Golf. 📍Oklahoma City, OK: This 5 hour drive has OKC’s Science Museum Oklahoma, a beautiful walk and playground at Scissortail Park, water taxi ride through Bricktown, Myriad Botanical Gardens, Brickopolis and an NBA game with OKC Thunder. 📍Manhattan, KS: At only 2 hours from KC, you can enjoy paddling at Tuttle Creek State Park, exploring Pillsbury Crossing waterfall, or exploring the Discovery Center. Follow @adventuresinmomlife_ and @everydayoutdoorfamily for more family-fun and adventures in Kansas City, the Midwest, and beyond! #springfieldmo #omaha #okc #kcmo #kansascity #missouri #kansas Which of these do you want to see most?
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👇 How incredible are these Missouri places?!⠀ Missouri has so many amazing gems and here are six more to add to your bucket list ⬇️⠀ 🌿 Grand Gulf State Park 📍Thayer⠀ Also known as Missouri's "Grand Canyon", this incredible park preserves a collapsed cave system. Explore easy trails and boardwalks from above or descend into the canyon for a more wild adventure. ⠀ 💦 Johnson's Shut-ins 📍Middle Brook⠀ One of Missouri's best swimming holes can be found at this state park. The park also offers scenic hiking trails, Visitor Center, and campground. Go early on summer weekends to beat the crowds! ⠀ 🌿 Top of the Rock 📍 Branson ⠀ The most epic golf cart tour involves riding past waterfalls, caves, and over bridges. Fun for all ages! ⠀ 💦 Roaring River State Park 📍Cassville⠀ View the deepest natural spring in the U.S., explore a historic fish hatchery, and hike beautiful trails at this popular state park. ⠀ 🐠 Wonders of Wildlife 📍 Springfield ⠀ This aquarium is one of the best in the country with over 350,000 square feet of exhibits, 35,000 animals, and 1.5 miles of pathways. This place is simply incredible! ⠀ 💦 Meramac Spring Park 📍St. James⠀ This lovely park is home to Missouri's fifth-largest spring. Walk on paved pathways around the turquoise blue spring and fish hatchery plus visit historic ruins. Admission is $5 per car. ⠀ Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 of our Missouri series and follow @midwestnomadfamily , @explorestlparks, and @everydayoutdoorfamily for the best adventures in Missouri and beyond! ⠀ 👇Which spot is on your summer bucket list? ⠀ ⠀ #visitmo #thatsmymo⠀ Midwest Family Travel | Visit Missouri⠀
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Did you know the world’s largest immersive wildlife attraction is right here in the Midwest? [ad] 🐠Save this for your next trip! 📍Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, Springfield, Missouri Here’s everything you need to know: 🐠 There is a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles and birds 🐠 There is a Wildlife Museum featuring exhibits with animal displays from around the globe 🐠 A beautiful wildlife exhibit connects the aquarium and museum 🐠 You will want to plan for at least 2 hours to walk through the aquarium and another 1 hour to walk through the museum 🐠 It is stroller friendly, but there are lots of points you go up and down so you will need to get on a lot of elevators. Strollers are available to rent. 🐠 This attraction also has a Bass Pro Shop, so you can shop while you’re there! 🐠 Voted America’s Best Aquarium I was so impressed with how immersive the exhibits were! I love that we have something so beautiful less than three hours from Kansas City! #springfieldmo #visitmo #missouri #midwesttravel #midwest Did you know about this?
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✨Must see GEMS in Springfield,MO✨ Here is how to make the best of your next adventure to Springfield, MO! ✨ Grab a delicious lunch and take a tour of the Ozark Mill at @finleyfarmsmo ✨ Visit the @wondersofwildlife - 1-2 hours at least (try their penguin encounter!) ✨ Candle making at @heirloomcandlebar_sgf ✨ Grab burgers to go at @blacksheepburgers417 ✨ Drive down to @topoftherockmo for their Nature at Night golf car tour! Bring blankets and they have hot cocoa and snacks for sale! More of our Springfield adventures are in my stories and in the Springfield highlights!🎄✨ #SpringfieldMO #loveSpringfield #VisitSpringfield #SpringfieldMissouri #TravelMissouri #FamilyTravel
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