Promised land zoo

If you’re anywhere near Branson and you haven’t done Promised Land Zoo yet, you’re genuinely missing out. The drive-through safari alone is worth the trip, but the up-close animal encounters are what people really talk about — feeding a giraffe or getting near animals you’d normally only see behind thick glass hits different when staff are actually engaging with you the whole time. Speaking of staff, they’re legitimately great here, not just going through the motions. The VIP packages are worth looking into if you want the full experience rather than just a drive-through pass.