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Community Pond Dive Show
Community Pond Dive Show
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and wildlife in the exhibit. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
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Community Pond Dive Show
Community Pond Dive Show
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and wildlife in the exhibit. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
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Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
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Shark Week
Dive into the depths of Shark Week at WOW July 7-14! Join us for a thrilling exploration of one of nature's most fascinating predators. Learn jaw-dropping facts from our team, participate in fin-tastic educational activities, and indulge in special shark treats and goodies from our gift shop and snack bars! Refer to the official schedule…
Shark Bracelet Decoration Station
Shark Bracelet Decoration Station
To kick off Shark Week, your kids can unleash their creativity! On Sunday, July 7, they can create their own jaws-ome paper shark bracelets! Our decoration station is available from…
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Throughout Shark Week, bite into the wonder of sharks and learn what these predators are all about! Become a shark expert and learn about physical exams for long term health,…
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SOLD OUT- Dogwood Canyon: Thrive Outside!
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! Learn skills to be confident in the outdoors in this wilderness-focused summer EdVenture. Get your hands dirty with survival basics like fire starting and shelter building, what to pack and how to pack it, and the basics of camp cooking. We’ll also…
Birdin’ Around
Have you ever wondered how birds fly or if the early bird actually gets the worm? In this camp, we will learn about birds across the globe! Through hands-on activities, encounters with live birds, and owl-some crafts, you will be a mini-ornithologist. Join us as we take flight and learn more about our feathered friends!
SOLD OUT- Lab Rats
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! Let your child unleash their inner scientist this summer as they explore, experiment, and experience the thrill of scientific exploration like never before! From mixing potions to creating dazzling chemical reactions, your child will dive into the wonders of the laboratory in…
SOLD OUT- Sea Creatures
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! The ocean covers 71% of the Earth’s surface; let’s explore it! During this camp, you will learn about the exciting creatures of the big blue sea, including sharks, jellies, stingrays, and groupers. Join us for fun activities, crafts, and trips under the…
Friends of the Finley
**REGISTRATION WILL GO LIVE ON FEBRUARY 1ST AT 8 AM!** Calling all the friends of Finley! During this exciting 5-day "ag" venture, campers will explore farming collaboratively with Wonders of Wildlife staff- at Finley Farms! Have you ever wondered how conservation and agriculture combine or had an itch to uncover the critters that live within…
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Throughout Shark Week, bite into the wonder of sharks and learn what these predators are all about! Become a shark expert and learn about physical exams for long term health,…
Shark Teeth Cart
Shark Teeth Cart
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a shark’s dentist? Come join us and play a game all about shark teeth – big and small! Guests can interact and learn…
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Painting with a Splash – Shark Week
Painting with a Splash – Shark Week
It’s Shark Week! Join us and paint your own JAWS-ome canvas! Your instructor will lead you in creating this art piece as you follow along. Shark themed snacks and beverages…
Story Time – Hark! A Shark!
Story Time – Hark! A Shark!
Hark! Have you heard? There’s something fishy going on in the Nature’s Best Photography exhibit. On Tuesday, July 9, at 10 am you can swim on by and hear an…
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Throughout Shark Week, bite into the wonder of sharks and learn what these predators are all about! Become a shark expert and learn about physical exams for long term health,…
Community Pond Dive Show
Community Pond Dive Show
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and wildlife in the exhibit. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
7 events,
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Throughout Shark Week, bite into the wonder of sharks and learn what these predators are all about! Become a shark expert and learn about physical exams for long term health,…
10 events,
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Throughout Shark Week, bite into the wonder of sharks and learn what these predators are all about! Become a shark expert and learn about physical exams for long term health,…
Stand with Sharks Cart
Stand with Sharks Cart
Did you know that WOW’s sand tiger sharks measure up to 9 feet long? Stop by our Great Barrier Reef exhibit and measure how tall you are compared to common shark…
Community Pond Dive Show
Community Pond Dive Show
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and…
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to…
9 events,
Cocktail Mixology – Shark Week
Cocktail Mixology – Shark Week
Sip your way through Shark Week and join 417 Cocktails to learn how to craft two fin-tastic and flavorful cocktails – one shaken and one stirred. After the class, you will…
JAWS Movie Night at Gillioz Theatre
JAWS Movie Night at Gillioz Theatre
You're invited to an unforgettable cinematic adventure at the historic Gillioz Theatre as we present Jaws, the classic thriller that started it all. Don't miss the chance to dive into…
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Throughout Shark Week, bite into the wonder of sharks and learn what these predators are all about! Become a shark expert and learn about physical exams for long term health,…
Shark Detective Cart
Shark Detective Cart
Unleash your inner detective by looking at evidence and facts to debunk some misconceptions about sharks! Discover the wonder of sharks by learning about their migration patterns, their buoyancy, and…
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Sea Life Dig and Decoration Station
Sea Life Dig and Decoration Station
Dig up new discoveries with our interactive dig sets! Guests can search for sea creatures to decorate and take home! Be sure to stop by our Great Barrier Reef Exhibit…
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Keeper Chat – Shark Presentation
Throughout Shark Week, bite into the wonder of sharks and learn what these predators are all about! Become a shark expert and learn about physical exams for long term health,…
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to…
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Shark & Ray Awareness Day
This is included with general admission to Wonders of Wildlife Join us on Sunday, July 14, for Shark & Ray Awareness Day! Celebrate with us as we recognize the importance of sharks and rays to our oceans' health, and learn from our experienced educators while engaging in informational activities. Click here for General Admission Tickets
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SOLD OUT-Dogwood Canyon: Slimy & Scaly
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! Slither along the streambanks, creep through the forest floor, and delve into the depths of a cave as we search for reptiles and amphibians that call Dogwood Canyon home! We will immerse ourselves into the habitats of herptiles, learn about their life…
SOLD OUT- Safari EdVenture
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! Grab your pith helmet and binoculars and join us for a wild Safari through the African savanna! Through meeting live animals, trips to the museum, hands-on activities, and more, we will discover why zebras have stripes, learn the secrets to a lion’s…
SOLD OUT- Wildlife Crossing
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! Starting your life on a deserted island can be challenging, but in this camp, we will cover the basics of creating a thriving oasis. We will learn about insects, fish, gardening, and more to create our own beautiful islands. Learn how to…
SOLD OUT- Into the Swamp
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! Join us as we venture into the mysterious world of the wetlands and uncover the creatures that call the swamp home. These muddy ecosystems have scaly gators, croaking frogs, and slithering snakes! So, grab your mud boots, and let’s explore the importance…
Oceanography
**REGISTRATION WILL GO LIVE ON FEBRUARY 1ST AT 8 AM!** Discover your passion for aquatic life during this in-depth exploration of marine science! Journey along with the WOW staff as you study the marine species within our oceans through dissections and hands-on activities! Test your underwater skills with Try-Scuba and expand your knowledge of ocean…
7 events,
Community Pond Dive Show
Community Pond Dive Show
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and…
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to…
8 events,
SEArenity Yoga
SEArenity Yoga
We invite you to join us in our open ocean exhibit for a unique yoga experience. Join our certified yoga instructor as she leads you through an hour of relaxation…
Community Pond Dive Show
Community Pond Dive Show
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and…
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to…
1 event,
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to…
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Dogwood Canyon: Time Travelers
**REGISTRATION WILL GO LIVE ON FEBRUARY 1ST AT 8 AM!** Step back in time as we discover some of the earliest residents of the Ozarks while exploring Dogwood Canyon. Search for fossilized sea creatures, marvel at giant ice age mammals, and try out some tools early humans used in this all-new archaeology meets paleontology EdVenture.…
SOLD OUT- Jungle Journey
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! Did you know that the word 'Jungle' means "Rough"? Put on your explorer gear and brave the journey into the mysterious and treacherous jungles of the world—including the Amazon! At Jungle Journeys, you will learn who calls this habitat home, meet real…
SOLD OUT- Ice Age in the Ozarks
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! The Ozarks were once an icy landscape where animals such as Mastodons, short-faced bears, and ground sloths called home! The ice age helped create the area that we call home today. The formation of glaciers and large ice formations created hills, plateaus,…
SOLD OUT- Shark Scientist
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! What makes a shark float? How many teeth do sharks have? How fast can they swim? Get ready for an immersive summer camp that will blow you out of the water… pun intended. In this camp, we will be answering these fascinating…
SOLD OUT- Lost in Space
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! From faraway galaxies to tiny space particles, we will explore and understand the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere. We will build satellites and rocket ships to know how they work. We will learn about a star's stages and the moon's purpose. We will…
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Rivers to Reef Book Club
Rivers to Reef Book Club
Explore the farthest reaches of our world without leaving Southwest Missouri at the Rivers to Reef Book Club – an all new event at Wonders of Wildlife! Enjoy lively discussions…
Community Pond Dive Show
Community Pond Dive Show
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and…
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to…
7 events,
Community Pond Dive Show
Community Pond Dive Show
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and…
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to…
1 event,
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to…
0 events,
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Dogwood Canyon: Trackin’ & Trappin’
**REGISTRATION WILL GO LIVE ON FEBRUARY 1ST AT 8 AM!** Ever notice a path in the woods that was too small to be made by humans? The forest is an intersecting highway for many animals we rarely see. Bears, snakes, deer, and raccoons are clever creatures that navigate the park virtually unseen. Join us this…
SOLD OUT- Apex Predators
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! From stealth big cats prowling the savannah to mighty marine predators of the deep, we will dive into the world of these top-notch predators! These animals are nature's ultimate hunters and rulers of the wilderness! Join us as we gain a new…
SOLD OUT- Whale Warriors
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! These ancient animals roamed the planet alongside dinosaurs and continue to be Earth's most massive and majestic creatures! From fins to fluke, you will learn about their anatomy, create whale-some crafts, and discover unbelievable truths about the lives of whales that will…
SOLD OUT- WOW Power: To the Rescue
This EdVenture is sold out! If you’re still interested, join our waitlist HERE! To the rescue! Grab your WOW power suits and jump into the super world of creature powers! From camouflage to quills, we will unleash the animal kingdom's superpowers in this camp and discover how animals adapt to their environments.
6 events,
Community Pond Dive Show
Community Pond Dive Show
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and wildlife in the exhibit. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
7 events,
SEArenity Yoga
SEArenity Yoga
We invite you to join us in our open ocean exhibit for a unique yoga experience. Join our certified yoga instructor as she leads you through an hour of relaxation…
Community Pond Dive Show
Community Pond Dive Show
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and wildlife in the exhibit. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
1 event,
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Shark Feeding | Out to Sea
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.