Branson West, Missouri - Predator World (Branson Interactive Zoo)

Branson West, Missouri - Predator World (Branson Interactive Zoo)

An animal attraction devoted to the ones that kill. Roadsideamerica.com Report...

Branson West, Missouri - Predator World

Yes, it is a small zoo and it does smell in certain areas. But what zoo doesn't? Walk through the Monkey house at any zoo (smelly), go through the aquarium area and it will smell fishy. But for such a small zoo I think they do a great job. They have areas outside where some of the animals can roam in fenced areas. You can watch the lion splash around in the water. A zoo [employee] was taking a walk with a wolf and introduced us, let me pet him and get my picture taken. Thought that was great. The staff was very informative about the animals and would sometimes bring one out for patrons to pet.

In some areas the animals are very close, separated by fences or glass but much closer up looks than you get at a regular zoo. Some are in smaller areas, others are outside with more room to roam, but the staff seem to love and care well for the animals, and they interact and play with a lot of the animals.

I didn't care for the snakes, although they have a good collection, also spiders but they just creep me out. Lots of lizards and other unique animals you often don't see in a zoo. Really enjoyed the wild cats, and the tank with sharks and sting rays which you could feed for a small fee.

My parents, myself, my sister and her 3 girls went to the old facility and loved it. My brother, his wife, myself and a friend went back for our 2nd trip in 2007 at the new facility. I can see improvements and know they are continuing to improve the zoo. We all loved it and the price is very reasonable compared to a regular large zoo.

Is something I will do again the next time I return to Branson! [Gina from Leavenworth Ks, 08/01/2008]

Branson West, Missouri - Branson Zoo

I'm glad I'm not the only person who was disturbed by this "zoo." This place should be shut down. When I returned home I called the city of Springfield to let them know how cruel this place is (Springfield handles these kind of issues for Branson). I left this "zoo" in tears and have been thinking about it ever since. (I was there July 2007). If anyone knows how to help these poor animals please try. [Amber Smith, 08/01/2008]

Branson West, Missouri - Interactive Zoo & Aquarium

I visited this "zoo" based on the brochures and pamphlets distributed by our hotel and places throughout Branson. I took my 10 year old son, and I was very ashamed for him to see animals living in these conditions. It seems like an accident waiting to happen. It was very scary to see one of the high school-age workers interacting with the wolves. One of the workers in the shark and sting ray feeding area admitted to us that he was still a high school student. [Curt B., 07/17/2008]

Branson West, Missouri - Predator World

Predator World seems to have taken a turn towards the mainstream. They are not calling themselves Predator World anymore and are now just the Branson Zoo, or at least as far as I could tell.

One tip -- this "zoo" is not for the animal activist, or even those with much of a conscience. Most of our party was forced to rush through the exhibits looking for an exit -- it seems there is only one way out, and that is to go parade past all of the animals. The animals looked healthy but miserable.

The crocodiles and alligators were in such tiny, filthy pools that they had no where to go. The aquariums were dirty and the water murky. There was a broom handle at the bottom of the shark pool.

I'm sure the owners and keepers at this "zoo" mean well, but it seems they're in over their heads. Unfortunately, they boast that they're expecting 100 new animals soon. I have no idea where they'll put them. [Rosie Moberly, 07/21/2007]