The Underrated Animal Park In Missouri Where You Can Pet A Kangaroo
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 15, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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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 parks offer a variety of unique adventures – from hiking trails that hide magnificent chiseled caves to rock climbing opportunities that promise some downright breathtaking views. Did you know there’s an animal park in Van Buren, Missouri, too, where you can pet kangaroos? But that’s just the start of the fun that awaits at this unique, family-friendly destination.
While Missouri's many parks usually offer the chance to view local wildlife, Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo gives us the unique opportunity to travel to Australia - or at least to feel as though we have.
If you love animals, you'll definitely want to add this animal park in Missouri to your bucket list.
But it gets even better. You can pet a kangaroo at this unique Missouri zoo. Journey through the Australian Outbook where you'll pass kangaroos hopping around, relaxing, and...waiting for a treat.
Feed usually costs between one and five dollars. Allot at least half an hour for your time with the kangaroos.
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While the kangaroos are probably the highlight for most visitors, your fun is just beginning. Stroll around the zoo where you'll meet a variety of animals, from ducks to...
Before you buy a ticket for the cave tour, however, make sure you're wearing shoes you don't mind getting wet. You'll also have to climb around 40 stairs.
Have you been to this animal park in Van Buren, Missouri? Did you pet a kangaroo? Share your experience in the comments! While you’re in the area, head over to Big Spring, one of the best natural wonders in Missouri.
Before your adventure to this animal park in Missouri, make sure you have a pair of comfy shoes and a camera.
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