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A magical underwater adventure is here! For a limited time, see mermaids swim in our aquarium, enjoy meet-and-greet experiences, and participate in fun crafts and learning experiences throughout your aquarium journey! Click below for dates and details.

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WOW is proud to share that we have been nominated for Newsweek's 2025 Readers' Choice Award for Best Aquarium! Join us in voting daily until Thursday, March 27!
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Painting With A Splash: Honeybees

Fly into spring and paint along with your instructor to create an un"bee"lievable painting! Be sure to buzz in early to grab a seat and refreshments before class begins. Get your tickets today before it sells out!

Summer Camp Registration

It's that time of year again, our Summer Camp EdVentures are back! Book your kiddo into one of our many summer camp opportunities ranging in topics from creepy crawlys to dinosaurs and everything in between. Click below to see all the available camps but hurry, these sell out quickly!

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Congratulations to our team for winning 2024 SeaTrek Operator of the Year! Book your SeaTrek adventure now with our exclusive Out to Sea Shark Dive!
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Pardon Our Progress

During your visit to Wonders of Wildlife, please pardon our progress in the gift shop as our staff conducts maintenance and repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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WOW is proud to be home to the only Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in the Midwest. Learn more about our recent conservation efforts! Click below for more details.
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WOW is proud to share that we have been nominated for Newsweek's 2025 Readers' Choice Award for Best Aquarium! Join us in voting daily until Thursday, March 27!

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Best Value Annual Membership

Experience the Wonder again and again! With the purchase of an annual membership, you’ll receive unlimited admission to the Wildlife Galleries and Aquarium Adventure, member-exclusive offers and special discounts.
Now offering our Sea & Shore Family Membership! Save even more with a membership 4-pack including bonus benefits.

LESS THAN THE COST OF THREE VISITS

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Now available, Two-Day tickets give you the chance to visit Wonders of Wildlife twice at one discounted price! Experience the wonder of the Wildlife Galleries, Aquarium Adventure or the all NEW Nature's Best photography gallery twice, or spread it all out over two days.

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EDUCATION

 

Learn About Conservation and Wildlife

Wonders of Wildlife offers one-of-a-kind educational experiences and field trips for all ages. Check out our opportunities to explore the great outdoors and learn about wildlife up close.

Education Field Trips

Get Involved

Volunteer

Learn how you can get involved with our volunteer opportunities.

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Donate

Help support ongoing conservation efforts for future generations.

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Become a Member

Support WOW with an annual membership.

Membership

Join Our Team

Start your personal journey in conservation with a career at Wonders of Wildlife.

Careers

Wonders On Instagram

Want to be featured on our social media? Submit your photos from around the aquarium and wildlife galleries for a chance to have your photos shared on Wonders of Wildlife's social media. Click the link below to submit your photos.