The Promised Land Zoo in Branson was established in 1999 as a family own business. It began with just a few animals and now it has grown to over 500 animals and expanded to more than 120 acres of space. The zoo is open year round from 9 am to 7 pm daily. Visitors can get the chance to bottle feed animals on daily schedules at 10 am, 2 pm, and 6 pm. The zoo features hundreds of animals that represent 50 species from all over the world such as antelope, kangaroos, lemurs, deer, tropical birds, large reptiles, and many more.
Promised Land Zoo offers a complete fun and a great adventure for people of all ages. The zoo is able to accommodate school buses and charter buses. A personal tour is also offered by the zoo so you can get up close and personal with the animals. Get the chance to bottle feed a camel, a monkey, or just hear stories of the zoo narrated by your personal tour guide. Some animals are kept in large cage where you can toss food at them. See amusing creatures such as ponies and goats. You will also be delighted to see some parrots show impressive language.
Inside the zoo, you can get the chance to feed horses, goats, porcupine, tortoise, hogs, and many more. When you drive through the zoo, you will be greeted by deer, emus, or buffalo all looking for some food. If you feel like feeding these animals, you can buy food specially sold for the animals at the shop. As you drive farther, it will be fun to stop for awhile and feed the animals if ever they come close to you.
The Promised Land Zoo is such a truly exotic place. In just one minute drive you’ll be right in the middle of the wooded hills of the Ozarks. The next minutes you may see herd of zebras while some ostriches chasing your car. Be sure you have brought your camera with you – as you may love to snap some photos of Forrest Hump (a baby camel), squirrel monkeys, and adorable zebra. Other popular baby animal is Olive Baboon named Calamity Jane that is raised and fed by animal show performer Jungle Josh. The zoo also features the world’s largest albino Burmese Phython.
Promised Land Zoo welcomes all visitors who want to take pictures around or ask questions. The zoo has a screened house Parakeet Paradise which is full of exotic birds. The zoo also features live animal shows daily at 11 am 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm where Jungle Josh and his helpers take fascinating animals for visitors to feed while Jungle Josh talks about each unique animal. You can also find at the zoo a gift shop that is full of unique items such as stuffed animals and zoo themed souvenirs.
So, if you want to experience a unique zoo adventure and something exotic on the wild side, come to the Promised Land Zoo in Branson.
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