While we have a pretty awesome zoo here in Houston, it’s always fun to visit other cities’ zoos and see what they have to offer. This zoo definitely didn’t disappoint! While it was a little chilly when we visited (we’re from Texas, so 37 degrees is cold, okay?), the animals were totally used to it and out and about in their confinements.Our favorite animals we spotted were the giraffes, kangaroos, and lions. It was also really neat to see how the peacocks were just everywhere! They were wandering all over the place - but steering clear of the tiger cage of course.This is a great place to visit if you have little ones or are an animal lover yourself.

We really enjoy our little zoo here in Springfield. Its 15.00 for adults and teens and $10 for kids. The pathways are in the shade throughout most of the zoo. Everything is easy to get to and maneuver throughout. We went on a busy day and everyone flowed throughout nicely without a major jam in any areas. We loved the giraffe area the most.

This zoo is a really great value for the low cost of $15 and offers a really attractive annual membership option as well.The zoo has a lot of animals considering the cost of admission. They have lions, tigers, bears, cheetahs, elephants, kangaroos, giraffes and many other amazing animals. They have many feeding options available too ranging from goats to giraffes.One criticism that I had was that the zoo has four elephants, but because of the way the facility is structured, you can only view one of them. It would be nice to extend the trail further back and allow more opportunities as many other zoos have done. Hugo was the elephant outside and he is the one to see right now, if you can only see one. Love him! Still, it would be nice to see all of them, if the zoo is interested in making any improvements.One other note is that its Missouri and as a result, the zoo is very hilly with a few very steep paths. Be prepared for lots of walking up and down Ozark hills.Overall, despite the very hot day, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed the zoo a lot more than we were expecting to. Peacocks roam the zoos beautifully landscaped entrance freely, adding a very unique feature to the zoo. We hope to be back and will happily encourage anyone thinking about visiting to do so.We were not disappointed and I dont see how any reasonable person could be. Its a five star zoo.

Such a delightful place to visit, as always! Super caring, helpful, and friendly staff! Lots to see and fill your day. Good food in the cafe. Fun places to feed the giraffes as well as fish, goats, alpacas, and a donkey! You can easily purchase tokens to buy the animal food or pay with cash if there is an attendant for the giraffes, and Ive never been there when there isnt an attendant. Theres a splash area for kids to cool off, too! A fun time had by all!

Dickerson Zoo is a great place to go for a few hours or all day. Its a nice walk and all the animals were available to see. It is a small zoo, but it has a large variety of animals. It is a safe place to explore with safety measures in place for social distancing.

A very good place for families with children. Large area with many interesting animals. I recommend

We can tell this park is becoming a bit dated, but not enough to spoil our visit. First, there is ample parking, and even when its busy, like today, the fairground parking is right next door. And both the parking for the zoo and on the fairgrounds is free, as long as there isnt a fair event. The admission price was reasonable, and we got a military discount I wasnt expecting, too. The restrooms are refreshingly clean, and the paths are meandering and easy to navigate, with well-marked signs and moderate landscape. And SHADE. The paths are 90% shaded and there are ample benches, especially on the mild hills. The habitat enclosures are well kept and the animals look cared for. There are signs reminding guests that the wading pools arent the only source of water for the animals (I didnt know people are concerned about this). The food at the snack bar is pricey, but no more so than for any other captive audience. Our only complaint is the train. Its two dollars per person to ride a train that circumnavigated a small green pond two times (about 5 minutes total). The only wildlife we saw was a log full of turtles; other than that, the attraction is little more than debris filled drainage ditches and, well, that green pond. Honestly, on another day I might have demanded my $8 back. Regardless, this is a nice little zoo with healthy animals and beautiful landscaping. While it could use some freshening up, it was fun and, save for the train, it was well worth the money spent. We will buy the membership next time.

We love the Dickerson Park zoo the animals are well taken care of they have lots of events for families we bought a family pass because we go so much its good for one year its well worth the money.

Beautiful Zoo Very well layed out. All of the Zoo animals had enrichment toys, fresh water, shade very well taken care of.

For the size of Springfield, this Zoo is wonderful. Feeding the Giraffes was a mind blowing experience for my little girl, and seeing monkeys for the first time almost brought her to tears. Many of the enclosures are rather nice, with many of them having more than enough space for the animals there. The otter enclosure was another favorite, and they seemed to love the attention. We are thinking about getting memberships so our daughter can grow up with the magic that is the zoo. Ive been to better, sure, but Ive absolutely been to worse. We will absolutely be back.

This zoo is a smaller zoo, but still has plenty of exhibits and sights to see. Feeding the giraffes is always a fun thing, as well as the petting zoo with the goats and llama. The paths have plenty of shade, so even on a sunny day you wont get too hot. The reptiles house was closed due to covid, but most of the other areas were open. The pathways are designed for wheelchairs and strollers to have easy access to all exhibits.

Very nice zoo for this size community. Updates theyve made over the last few years have greatly improved the experience. Personally I think the entrance fee is a little high compared to others.

Some enclosures are a little small which is sad, especially the one for the Bald Eagle.Good variety of animals, prices are reasonable and theres some social distancing in place.Pretty adequate parking and good chances to interact with/feed some animals including giraffes which was cool!Editing to add: The bald eagle is actually a rescue, so the enclosure is actually adequate. I missed the sign that says this!

One of the few zoos Ive been to thats actually enjoyable to visit. There is a giraffe feeding deck that even takes credit/debit to purchase snacks to handfeed the giraffes with. Aside from that its just a lovely walk with a petting area of goats/alpacas, some fish to feed, an of course the peacocks. There are TONS of loose peacocks here that act like they own the place and are very used to humans.

Beautiful zoo! Bigger than I expected. The giraffes and the monkeys were our favorites but the whole zoo visit was lovely.

I love this zoo and enjoy visiting where we can... Being local, weve become members of the Friends of the Zoo program which pretty much pays for itself in two visits for a family of four. We love the discount on meals with that and also got the souvenir cups so we can take them back when we visit. Being longer term members, Ive seen the staff have awesome moments caring for the animals here/there, they give them so much enrichment and you can tell they care. Youll watch and see them grinning and stopping to admire their activity, etc here or there and its awesome. Their programs for the animals, rehabilitation centered, etc are amazing. They also have amazing education and community outreach programs they do for kids and Id recommend taking in any of those... The petting zoo area is well maintained, as is the giraffe feeding deck, and indoor areas. The cafe is awesome, you get to eat with peacocks walking around, and the kids can play in the park area thats super nifty too. Just watch out the first time you go to the park area with your kids and make sure they know the green fish is a ladder, not a slide, because it can be confused for as much...and keep in mind that sometimes slides can get hot when the sun is catching the equipment just right. We usually try to go earlier in the morning to avoid that. :) More peaceful, then, too! Less people go first thing, so, you get to take it in with a different dynamic... I rarely see anyone else at that time and the animals are active, yet, calm which is awesome to see and experience. Private petting area fun is great, also, ♡ and more photo ops without the crowd.

It was nice to get the kids out of the house. There favorite part was the train...the staff is very nice. But it was hot

Our boys loved it! Beautiful and clean with plentiful shade. The giraffes were their absolute favorite. I also loved that everything was fully accessible for our little guys powerchair.

Ugh why do I go when its so hot??? Lol. This is a nice zoo for our area. If you are going to see the hippo, his enclosure is being remodeled and so is the observation deck. The elephants were being very vocal though. That was the best part to me. Its fun to watch the animals play.

We had a good time... although some of our favorite exhibits were closed due to covid-19. The only bad thing I have to say is that the soda machines would not take bills.

As always, we love Dickerson Park Zoo! Every time we get something new out of the experience and its been so fun to watch our boys grow older and bolder with each visit. We especially love all the new tunnels for the kids to crawl through!

Really Neat Zoo! We enjoyed feeding the Giraffes and seeing all the animals the train ride was short but my kiddo loved it! Everything was fairly priced the staff was extremely nice. Only thing we were bummed about is the hippos we were really hoping to see them but they are no longer there

Very nice, modern zoo with large enclosures for the variety of animals. A highlight is a tall platform where visitors can feed the giraffes.

Had a great day with the kids! Lots of walking so take a stroller for little ones or you can rent one there and take an umbrella if its sunny outside.

Loved it! This was well worth the price. The animals had nice, big enclosures and seemed very well cared for. Paths were easy to follow. We did the zoo tour and had a very easy time finding the yellow arrows. Highly recommend!

Great zoo taken the kids several times the last couple of months. Glad to see the reptile exhibits are back open.

Such a nice zoo even with the reptile houses being closed due to the virus. Small petting zoo, cafe, you can also feed the giraffes. Walkways are shaded nicely, the animals were active and everything was nice and clean

Its a very clean and beautiful zoo. The kids love it.

We had a great experience with our grand children! Very beautiful zoo and all the animals we were hoping to see! The kids loved the train and feeding the animals!

Good time for a good price. Lots of animals to see, most of them werent depressed and lethargic but engaging and active. $15 for me and my 2 year old son is worth the price

Trees throughout giving you shade from the hot sun, awesome animals and great views. I saw peacocks up in a tree for the first time! It was so fun to be able to feed some of the animals, including the giraffes!

Altogether good experience. Love the animals although I am concerned for the gator as he was in a cage only the size of two of him.

Very nice beautiful and peaceful zooThe animals are happy and well taken care of there

We had a good time. You need more than 2 hours to fully see everything and walk the whole way. Theres a train, too, not too much for a ride but no way on $4 a soda. Best to pack a lunch. Souvenirs are reasonable prices. Very friendly folks and some beautiful animals and scenery.

Great park, reasonable price, clean facilities. A little less diversity then I would have liked, only a couple animals in some of the continental sections(australia) but all in all a solid experience. Staff was very friendly aswell!

Great things come in small packages. This is a smaller zoo but the kids always love going. Feeding the giraffes is one of the best parts and something you can do almost every time you go. Highly recommend for anyone who loves animals.

My twelve-year-old son and six-year-old daughter had a great time! I would like to see bigger entrapments for the bald eagle and the mountain lions..

The zoo was a great place to have fun with the kids. They got to feed all the animals and the place was very well kept. Extra extra clean.

It would be nice if there was a Zoo sign at the exit off 44. Other than that, the zoo was easy to find. Most of the animals were asleep, but visible (hot day). We brought our granddaughter so it was nice that they had a way area by the snack bar and a water play area by the reptile house.All in all, a very good day.

Love this place. Small zoo, but lots to see and my kids love it.

A fun zoo! Not too big or little. Feeding the giraffes is my familys favorite!

We went to Picnic in the Zoo and it was a great event. Its held after hours 5:30 - 8:30, special meetings with the animals and zookeepers. There were game stations all over the zoo, food trucks and silent auctions. Great items in the auction, especially from Wonders of Wildlife. Nice place to have fun for all ages. Stroller and handicap friendly. $5 entry for this special event and under 2 free.

It took 40 mins to walk through the zoo? Not many animals were out to be seen. The visit didnt justify the money it cost to go. My kids were disappointed.

Amazing as always! Animals are clean and the exhibits always look so well-maintained!The Dickerson Park Zoo is so much fun!

Nice zoo... On the smaller side but the kids still like it.... Takes about 2 hours or so to walk it all

Amazing zoo!!! I love the reviews of people who dont understand what an amazing thing it is to have a zoo in this size of town. Every time I am here there are always friendly staff and great animals. We love the giraffe deck where you can feed them eight from your hand. The otters are so much fun to watch. The walk in avairy is so cool too. The events they do are so much fun. My kid always has a great time. Great Job DPZ on all you do.

My kids had a great time. Only negative thing i have to say is the prices on the food and drinks are ridiculous. 375 for a bottle of water out of the machine! And $20 for a burger fries and corndog!

Went for the food truck event... Which had a grand total of one food truck. Excluding the one snow globe place as well but at least the truck that was there was amazing and the entry fee to the zoo was only $5 so not much to complain about really just a bit misleadingedit: Seeing the response below, this was my misunderstanding. I got all my info 2nd hand about this event, but still had a great time and the food truck that was there WAS great. Just a tad sad the tiger area was closed. The staff was also (likely volunteers?) very awesome. The only negative I can truly say is the raffle I entered required us to be present at 8:45 (we arrived when it started, at 6) in order to collect your prize if you won. We ran out of things to do by 7:45, and didnt feel like hanging around for an hour to likely lose a raffle, so just counted it as a donation - which was fine by me :)

Had alot of fun. My little one loved feeding the giraffes. Very clean and love the shaded walkways!

Lots of animals, had the chance to feed several animals at the petting zoo and the giraffes for a reasonable price.

First time taking my 2 year old son. He loves the little train ride. The feeding areas are really nice as well. Overall a great first experience.

Very nice Zoo, not as big as St Louis Zoo but does have a lot of Animals. Laid out in a very natural setting. Easy to find

Coming here is always a pleasure!! Open to the public again now and social distancing is easily accomplished. Do get there early so you can see the cats being active and please enjoy the wolves they put on quite the show for us!!

We really had a great time! We didnt try any of the food so I cant say if it was food but It was fun feeding the giraffes

A very nice place. Well laid out and a fairly good variety of animals. Clean and well maintained. It was an enjoyable trip.

Love the zoo. I came here as a child and its great to continue with my kids now. Theres a good variety of animals. It seems that the zoo is always trying to improve the zoo. Ilove that you can buy a season pass and get 2 free guest passes. They also have different memberships you can buy. The giraffe feeding and observation deck is always a favorite. My children love the petting zoo, the playground, and riding the train. They offer different things for children.

I did not like this zoo because it had animals and the animals smelled and the employees did not keep the animals smelling good I am very unset when I am writing this review and I will not be returning to the smelly animal zoo. The animals should smell good but instead they smell like animals.

We love the zoo! We got rained on yesterday, but my son enjoyed playing in the rain! Always a good trip. A little pricey for the size, but fun nonetheless

Loved this small local zoo. I wonderful few hours just my partner and I strolling around. A great surprise was it was half price, we assumed because it was December. Plenty of active animals and was virtually empty.

While this is a small zoo, it has some of the coolest animals. Nice walk to get in some exercise while viewing

Very impressive for a small zoo. A real variety of animals and several in most exhibits. The zoo was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. We have visited several zoos and this one is top notch.

What a great little zoo ♡

Everyone was friendly and willing to help us around. Animals were beautiful and in great health. My kids loved it!

For the variety of animals they have it was very nice. Fun place to pass some time and spend time with family.

It was good. Masks are optional and some houses were still closed, but over all it was a good experience. The kids really enjoyed it!

Loved feeding the giraffes, and the butterfly and peacock picture opportunitys.

We walked the whole path and it was wonderful. All the animals were so close. What an enjoyable day.

My kids love this zoo. There are lots of interactive animals. They have the giraffe feeding station. The Otters really like kids and will come up and swim and try to play with them. we go here a lot, not as big as the zoo where we used to live but its still a good zoo. Its small enough you can do the whole thing in one day but big enough that you dont get bored going once a month. If you live in the area membership is definitely worth it just so you can go to the members only parties that they have after hours in the summer

The zoo is nice but could be much nicer especially for the price you pay. Also a more interactive zoo and updates to some areas would be nice as well. All in all just an okay zoo.

Nice little zoo. Good paths to follow that you can see all of the animals.

I LOVED this place! It was so much fun and the price was outstanding! They provide a map but the walkways are mapped pit as well. Just follow the zoo tour and you wont miss a thing. From feeding multiple different animals to the nice little train ride, there really is just so much to enjoy. Its certainly fun for everyone of all ages!

Took the kids here and they loved it. The animal exhibits are well kept. Plenty of seats and shade to rest at.

Went for a special event so i can only rate what i saw that was open. Due to pandemic i think they are short staffed but all the animals were at their best. I cant wait to go back after the pandemic.

What a wonderful place to visit! Been to a lot of zoos, this one is up there with the rest!

Great day out with the family. We are family pass members and we still enjoy our time there. Great selection of animals to see, and the joy it brings to kids to be up close with a giraffe is great.

Dickerson Park Zoo is a great little zoo! The animals were very active and visible today. The grandkids had so much fun! The zoo is a very peaceful, clean and family oriented facility. There are several restrooms located throughout the park and plenty of benches and shady spots for little ones (and big ones) to stop and rest there legs

We always enjoy the zoo. We like to go in the mornings so you can see most of the animals before it gets to hot for them and us.

Cool exhibits and a really awesome little train. There were a couple fairly steep inclines to traverse that wouldnt be fun with any kind of wagon. A nice place altogether.

Great little zoo. Go early in the morning to see the animals being really active

Staff was very knowledgeable! Animals very well maintained! Grounds well maintained! My girlfriend and I loved feeding some of the animals!

My nieces and nephew love Dickerson Park Zoo! Its the perfect size for them that they dont get worn out walking around. They love feeding the giraffes and watching Precious the elephant do her exercise at 11am when they have the elephant presentation. Its our favorite place to go in the summer and we already cant wait to go back. All of the staff are friendly and if the kids ask anything they took the time to stop and talk to them!

Mostly birds, not much you can’t see driving down a country road, way over priced. Bass pro is more impressive and most of their wildlife is stuffed

Very nice zoo. Will definitely visit again.

Great zoo! Plenty of room to roam and an awesome day with the kids!

Kids enjoyed feeding the giraffes and walking around. Plenty of shade for those really hot sunny days but bring plenty of water. Thatll cost you a lot at their park.

Was pleasantly surprised at how well this zoo is set up. The animals had good living conditions which is always pleasant to see in these settings.

Well we have been no where lately it was great to get out what a great place

Took my family to this zoo for part of our summer vacation and we loved it! We started to run out of time so we really didnt take our time around the zebra and hippo area. Would LOVE to go back!

Its a small zoo but the animals seem well cared for and we enjoyed the few hours we spent there

It was done in a hurry. My son loved it except we were too late for the train ride and the reptile house was closed. Only took us an hour and a half to see the whole zoo.

The Zoo is great but there were a lot of people not following the posted mask protocols and the Zoo employees did not seem to be enforcing it

Wonderful Zoo! Very shaded and well laid out. Not a huge zoo but so much to see!

You will be able to get through it in one day. The exhibits allow the viewer to be up close and personal. I personallythink the cats need bigger areas, the pumas and Tiger were pacing, not sure what that means but, everything seems clean and the animals seem well taken care of nonetheless. I am from San Diego and saw animals I tonight Id never see here.

For the money its hard to complain! Great place to enjoy an afternoon with kiddo...

An amazing zoo with very friendly staff. Say hi to Gus for me :)

Great place to go with the family qne enjoy the animals.

Great zoo. A lot to see and do. Check out the reptile section is pretty good.

Excellent place to visit. Was in awe over the different animals there.

Had fun. Best part was feeding the giraffes.

Had a blast with the family! Definitely recommend strollers for kids under 5. We have a special needs daughter so shortcuts were out of the question and our boys got tired quickly! Definitely lots to see, do, and learn!