Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium In Missouri Has Officially Been Named One Of The Best In The Country
By Beth Price-Williams|Published September 18, 2021
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Missouri’s home to a whole host of world-class attractions – from the Gateway Arch in St. Louis to the entire town of Branson. Wonders of Wildlife National Musuem & Aquarium in Missouri was named “America’s Best Aquarium in 2021” by readers of USA Today. It also made the list of the 35 Best Aquariums in America by Always Pets. If you’ve never been to the renowed aquarium, you’ll definitely want to make it a priority on your to do list.
Billed as the world's largest aquarium and wildlife attraction, Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield recently made the 35th spot on Always Pets' "35 Best Aquariums, Ranked."
Carve out plenty of time for your visit, especially if it's your first time. The museum and aquarium spans 350,000 square feet and boasts a 1.5 million-gallon aquarium.
Wear comfy shoes, because you have a lot of space to explore. The Great Barrier Reef, for example, towers three stories and is home to countless reef fish.
For a one-of-a-kind adventure, go underwater in a metal cage and get up-close with the sharks. The Out To Sea Feeding Frenzy and the Out To Sea Shark Dive are both offered at the aquarium.
Have you been to Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Missouri? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re a fan of animals, you’ll definitely want to add Lazy L Safari Park in Cape Girardeau to your must visit list.
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