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Promised Land Zoo

Promised Land Zoo is at 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway in Branson, open from 9 am to 5 pm with last admission at 3 pm, every day except from January to February 10, when it opens on weekends only. General admission starts at $24.95 and covers a foot safari, a petting zoo, Parakeet Paradise and a 2-mile drive-through. VIP tours with extra animal encounters start at $54.95.

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Checked November 7, 2026From $24.952-mile drive-through

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The short answer

Promised Land Zoo in brief

Arrive by 3 pm: that's the last admission.

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Where
2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Open
Daily 9 am to 5 pm, weekends only from January to February 10; last admission at 3 pm
General admission
From $24.95
Included
Foot safari, petting zoo, Parakeet Paradise and a 2-mile drive-through
Tickets and tours

Tickets and animal encounters

  • General admission

    PriceFrom $24.95What you getFoot safari, petting zoo, Parakeet Paradise, 2-mile drive-through

  • VIP

    PriceFrom $54.95What you getGeneral admission plus 3 to 4 more animals; 45 minutes plus free time

  • VIP Gold

    PriceFrom $79.95What you getAdds an enclosure experience; 1 hour plus free time; age 8+, some animals 13+

  • Ultimate Excursion

    PriceFrom $199What you get4 hours; age 8+; book 48 hours ahead

Tickets and tours at Promised Land Zoo

What's inside

Safari by car, then on foot

Promised Land Zoo covers 74 acres on the Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, with about 95 species and more than 600 animals. Every ticket includes both safaris and unlimited time in the petting zoo, so most families stay 2 to 3 hours.

The drive-thru safari

A 2-mile route through the middle of the zoo with animals fed through the window: emus, ostriches, bison, camels, llamas and alpacas. A guided tram makes the same ride, and near the end there are more animals to see on foot, indoors and out.

The foot safari

A 5-acre walking area with exhibits of animals from all over the world.

Adventure Petting Zoo

Time with the friendlier animals, unlimited on every ticket, including the VIP tours.

Parakeet Paradise

The parakeet area, included with general admission alongside both safaris.

VIP encounters

A handler brings out 3 to 4 animals that aren't on display; past guests have held a baby kangaroo, a python and a striped possum.

VIP Gold and Ultimate Excursions

Step into an enclosure with an animal of your choice, such as a sloth, lemurs, a caracal or an owl, or take a 4-hour behind-the-scenes tour by RTV with a handler.

Stay nearby

Stay on the Expressway

Hotels in the Highway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills area.

  • Comfort Inn & Suites Branson MeadowsHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 9.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast includedCheck prices
  • Branson Towers HotelHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingPets: Dogs, $50 a pet a stayBreakfast includedCheck prices
  • Savannah House HotelHighway 248 and Shepherd of the Hills 9.2 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast includedCheck prices

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What people ask

Quick answers

How much is Promised Land Zoo in Branson?

General admission starts at $24.95 and includes the foot safari, the petting zoo, Parakeet Paradise and the 2-mile drive-through. VIP tours start at $54.95.

What are Promised Land Zoo's hours?

9 am to 5 pm, with last admission at 3 pm. From January to February 10 it opens on Saturdays and Sundays only; after that, every day.

How big is Promised Land Zoo?

74 acres with about 95 species and more than 600 animals, including the 5-acre foot safari and the 2-mile drive-thru. It's Branson's only zoo, family-owned.

How long does Promised Land Zoo take?

Plan on 2 to 3 hours for the foot safari, the petting zoo and the drive-thru. A VIP encounter adds 45 minutes, VIP Gold about an hour.

Is the Promised Land Zoo VIP worth it?

If you want to touch and hold animals, yes: the VIP tour adds 3 to 4 animals up close for $30 more than general admission, and VIP Gold lets you go into an enclosure.

Can you bring a dog to Promised Land Zoo?

Only in the car. Pets stay in a carrier inside your vehicle the whole time, because their scent can stress the zoo's animals, so a dog can't join you on the foot safari or at the petting zoo.

Is there a local discount at Promised Land Zoo?

Yes. Residents of Barry, Carroll, Taney, Stone and Boone Counties get half-price Basic or VIP admission Monday to Thursday with ID.