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Hours

Winter/Spring

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 -  MAY 23, 2026

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

WEEKDAYS

10:00 – 5:00 pm 

WEEKENDS

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Admission

All tickets are 2-day passes

General Admission

  • Adult $26.95
  • Youth (Ages 3-17) $20.95
  • Senior (Ages 65+) $24.95

Admission + Film

  • Adult $31.90
  • Youth (Ages 3-17) $25.90
  • Senior (Ages 65+) $29.90

What’s
Happening

Jim & Jean Gantz Otter Habitat Expansion

Everyone's favorite otters will now get to enjoy both an indoor and outdoor habitat. This new space will feature a plunge pool, "Wotter" slide, a pop-up bubble for guests, and an accessible walk-in viewing area.

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To The Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA

Just before the first man landed on the moon, Snoopy soared through space!

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Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend

New Exhibit opening March 14th!Take a deep dive into the fascinating world of this mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem.

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Hellbender Photo

Featured Animal

Hellbender

These salamanders are adapted for life underwater. When they hatch, hellbenders have external gills, but as they grow, they lose these gills and breathe mostly through their skin…

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Civil War-Era Doll and its History

Featured Collection

Civil War-Era Doll and its History

In 1864, Lilian Baker of Dubuque received a gift from her uncle, Mr. George Dickerson Wood, a ceramic “Countess Dagmar” doll from the mid-1800s. Sent all the way from…

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Membership

Free admission, reciprocal perks, and exclusive benefits!

Learn how your membership inspires stewardship of our rivers and history for individuals and families from around the world.

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