Location: Henderson, Nevada Years Active: 2014 – Active Cowabunga Bay Water Park in Henderson – it’s been a splash since 2014! This place is all about retro surf vibes and beating the Nevada heat. They’ve got the rides and the laidback atmosphere to make it a hit with everyone. Think you can handle it? The…
Location: Nebraska City, Nebraska Years Active: 2004 – Active Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure…it sounds so wholesome, doesn’t it? But don’t get too comfortable. It’s in Nebraska – a state known for cornfields and football, not exactly tree-hugger central. Yet, this place has surprising appeal. It’s part education, part outdoor fun, and a dash of…
Location: Bellevue, Nebraska Years Active: 1985 – Active Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch isn’t your picture-perfect, manicured farm. It’s real Nebraska – a little dusty, a bit muddy, and full of genuine country charm. This family-run spot has been around since ’85, so they know their stuff. They don’t just do pumpkins – think juicy…
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Years Active: 1965 – Active The Lincoln Children’s Zoo – it’s a hit with kids, maybe less so with adults expecting a huge zoo experience. But if you want hands-on animal encounters? This is the place. Giraffe feeding, penguin parades – it’s about getting the little ones excited. Themed areas keep them…
Location: Ashland, Nebraska Years Active: 1998 – Active Welcome to Wildlife Safari Park – it’s more than just a zoo. This Nebraska gem isn’t afraid to get a little muddy to give you an unforgettable experience with North American wildlife. Their mission? Saving native species! Get ready for some close encounters. Cruising in your car,…
Location: Omaha, Nebraska Years Active: 1979 – Active Fun-Plex is Omaha’s classic amusement park – think roller coasters, waterslides, and a whole lot of people (especially in summer). It’s not fancy, but it’s got a certain chaotic charm. The wave pool gets seriously wild, just a heads up. Buy tickets online to beat the lines….
Location: Omaha, Nebraska Years Active: 1894 – Active Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo? Yeah, it’s got the classics. But the real deal is the weird stuff – the world’s biggest indoor desert, freaky creatures of the night, you won’t see this anywhere else. Pro tip: Skip the summer crowds, go off-season. They’ve got a killer holiday…
Location: Billings, Montana Years Active: 1995 – Active Forget those fancy zoos. ZooMontana shows you Montana’s wild side – grizzlies, wolves, the tough critters that survive here. Enclosures are small, and that’s controversial. Are the animals cramped, or does it get you closer to their reality? ZooMontana doesn’t hide the harsh truths, which can be…
Location: St. Louis, Missouri Years Active: 1954 – Active Grant’s Farm is a St. Louis thing – part zoo, part history, part chaos. It’s got the Budweiser Clydesdales, a ton of animals, and crowds galore (especially on weekends). The tram ride’s cool, but those goats are relentless. Skip their food, hit a local spot instead….
Location: Kansas City, Missouri Years Active: 2012 – Active Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium isn’t fancy, but it’s got sharks, sea turtles, and a cool touch pool. It’s small and kinda kid-focused, but who doesn’t love jellyfish? Catch a shark feeding! They even do events like Shark Week and bring in ocean experts. Weird fact:…
