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Location
Best time
Plan to visit during off-peak times like November weekdays when the zoo is less busy, allowing for better animal viewing and shorter wait times for popular activities like giraffe feeding
Visitor tip
Budget $5 per person for giraffe feeding with romaine lettuce leaves—this is consistently highlighted as a must-do experience, so plan accordingly and arrive early as it may have limited availability
Visitor tip
Take advantage of on-site eduZOOcational classes and contact the zoo at 417-833-1570 to learn about keeper talks and guided learning experiences that enhance understanding of the animals on display
About Dickerson Park Zoo
Wildlife park & discovery center. Wildlife park featuring exotic animal exhibits, a petting zoo, train rides & more.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Giraffe feeding, petting zoo, miniature train, 500+ animals
- Admission
- $19 adults, $14 children (3-12), free under 3
- Membership
- Friend of the Zoo (FOZ) member program available
What visitors say
Took my kids and they had an amazing time and a great way to turn them out 😁 I also recommend getting the season pass if you plan to visit often! 💯 Worth it! The only things is to be parking tlit was very hard to find a spot.
Loved this Zoo...much larger than I expected. I got in over 4000 steps seeing so many different animals. My wife loved feeding the giraffe. Zoo wasn't busy (November 22, 2025). Weather was a little cool...comfortable with a light…
Excellent place to visit. You get to see the animals (monkeys, elephant, tiger, Mexican wolves, and more) from a minimal distance. We had so much fun. Great signage for learning. Feeding the giraffes is a must. $5 for three leaves of…
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Did You Know?
- The zoo features over 500 animals from around the world across its exhibits
- Giraffe feeding is a major attraction with 164 mentions in reviews and costs $5 for three leaves of romaine lettuce
- The zoo offers on-site eduZOOcational classes specifically designed for field trip groups
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