FAQs

Wonders of Wildlife is open 7 days a week, 364 days a year (closed Christmas day). Hours vary by season. Click here to see our usual operating hours and plan your visit.

We recommend visiting during the late fall and winter months, excluding holidays, to avoid larger crowds. If visiting us in the spring or summer months, we recommend visiting Monday through Thursday to avoid our busiest days (Friday through Sunday).

Wonders of Wildlife contains over 1.5 miles of immersive exhibits and experiences. We recommend allowing 3-4 hours for the experience. Combined with other nearby amenities, many visitors spend a full day on the campus. We recommend wearing a good pair of shoes to accommodate for walking.

Wonders of Wildlife has unique offerings for all ages and families, from young children to adults. Kids will enjoy exciting and interactive experiences, while adults will enjoy engaging discoveries of conservation and wildlife—told through handcrafted exhibits and fascinating displays.

Parking is free across the Wonders of Wildlife and Bass Pro Shops campus. Disabled parking spots are available in front of the primary entrance at 1935 S Campbell as well as outside the Aquarium’s Great Oceans Hall at 500 W Sunshine.

Both entries also offer space for pick-up and drop-off access. Overflow parking is available at the Cherokee Street entrance to Outdoor World located on the south side of the building.

Click here to download our parking map ›

Yes. Wonders of Wildlife is wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly with elevators available throughout. Wagons or wagon-style strollers are not permitted in the museum due to narrow walkways. Ample seating is available in various areas of the Wildlife Galleries and the Aquarium Adventure. Lawn and camping chairs are not permitted.

We're happy to offer wheelchair, scooter and stroller rentals during your visit to WOW. All rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Scooters (available for a four-hour period) | $25
• Single Stroller | $7
• Double Stroller | $10
• Manual Wheelchair | Free of charge

Yes. WOW is a flash-free photography facility. We encourage guests to take photos and videos in all of our shows and experiences.

Guests may also wish to have their photo taken by our professional team, WOW Memories. Photos from WOW Memories will be available for purchase in print and digital format at the gift shop exit.

WOW offers two on-site dining and snack options, Fish Tales Cafe and the Shipwreck Snack Bar. It's also conveniently located next to Hemingway's, Bass Pro Shops dine-in experience.

Learn more about our dining options here ›

Due to limited space and seating in our café for guests, we ask that individuals do not bring in food. This includes snacks and meals from other restaurants. You may leave the museum for lunch or dinner then return at a later time the same day to finish your tour. Coolers and alcohol are not permitted at Wonders of Wildlife.

Yes. You are welcome to leave and come back during the day. Re-entry will require proof of purchase (i.e. ticket stub and/or receipt).

We do not have lockers available at this time. We also do not offer a coat check option.

SERVICE ANIMALS

Service animals are welcome at Wonders of Wildlife. Wonders of Wildlife follows Title I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which defines Service Animals as dogs or miniature horses that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples include:

• Guide Dog or Seeing Eye® Dog
• Hearing or Signal Dog
• Psychiatric Service Dog
• SSigDOG
• Seizure Response Dog

Service animals must be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the service animal through voice, signal or other effective controls. Service animal relief areas are located outdoors, on any of the grassy areas surrounding Wonders of Wildlife.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, COMFORT ANIMALS & PETS

Wonders of Wildlife is home to more than 35,000 live animals, some of which may have a negative reaction to the presence of unfamiliar animals. For the health and safety of your animal and ours, emotional support, comfort animals and pets are not permitted within Wonders of Wildlife.

Learn more about our accessibility efforts ›