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Location
Parking
Free parking available on grounds, located down toward the right upon entrance
Accessibility
Cave tour requires ability to bend over and duck walk through narrow sections; not accessible for people with mobility limitations; safety helmets and appropriate footwear required for cave
Visitor tip
Prioritize the kangaroo petting enclosure as your must-see attraction, but plan for only 15 minutes as visitors find the experience satisfying but time-limited; staff don't restrict your time but the novelty plateaus quickly
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Kangaroo petting and feeding, self-guided Onyx Cave tour, reptile house, unique animals like coati and serval
- Admission
- $20 adults (Groupon discounts available ~$10); Veterans discount
- Pro Tip
- Wear sturdy shoes and helmet for cave tour; budget about 15 minutes for kangaroo interactions
What visitors say
Saw the billboard signs advertising this place, and sure glad we did. Pretty neat place where you get to feed and pet kangaroos, a camel, and hold a prairie dog! It was cold when we went today, but it was worth every cent. Upon…
Absolutely a great time! The staff were very friendly and professional and they support Veterans with a discount. The animals were very well cared for and friendly. You must pay the extra and visit the kangaroos, you won't be…
This small zoo is quite interesting, and I suggest you try it before passing judgment. I'm glad I did. My expectations weren't high after attending multiple big city paid zoos, but I was pleasantly surprised. This place is a collection…
From 318 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo features a rare kangaroo petting enclosure with 6-10 friendly kangaroos that visitors can interact with directly—an experience uncommon in most zoos, previously only found at Renaissance fairs with child-only restrictions
- The zoo offers a self-guided cave tour of Onyx Cave with hard hats and flashlights, requiring visitors to duck-walk through narrow sections—an unusually intimate spelunking experience that combines geological education with adventure without formal guides
- The attraction houses unusual animal species including coati, serval, and Patagonian mara alongside traditional zoo animals, providing visitors exposure to lesser-known fauna rarely seen outside major metropolitan zoos
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