Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo

Missouri Down Under Adventure Zoo is a family-friendly animal park located just one mile west of Van Buren, Missouri, along Highway 60, bringing the spirit of Australia and the diversity of exotic wildlife to the heart of the Ozarks. Visitors can walk through an open field and hand-feed and interact with a petting enclosure featuring six to ten friendly kangaroos, as well as encounter rainbow lorikeets, coatis, servals, lemurs, prairie dogs, reptiles, and more. The zoo also offers guided tours of the on-site Current River Cave, gem panning, and a quarry dig experience, making it a multi-attraction destination for the whole family. Animal interpreters guide visitors through the experience, sharing insights on each animal's habits and habitat. Plan to spend two to three hours exploring this hidden gem in the scenic Current River Valley of southern Missouri.