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Dickerson Park Zoo was founded with the objectives of educating the public and inspiring them to take an interest in wildlife and nature and conservation.
The zoo is currently home to more than 500 animals that represent 160 different species, and it is involved in several conservation projects, including the Species Survival Plan, which involves Asian elephants, maned wolves, and cheetahs.
The zoo also features in-house and outreach community programs that focus on conservation. Check their website for things to do this weekend.
1401 W Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803, Phone: 417-864-1800
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