Wonders of Wildlife named Best Aquarium by 2025 Newsweek Readers’ Choice awards

Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium is proud to be named Best Aquarium by the 2025 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards! During a recent four-week voting period, readers from across the country cast their votes daily, ultimately selecting Wonders of Wildlife as the top aquarium among ten outstanding finalists nationwide. This incredible honor reflects the passion of our guests, the dedication of our team, and our ongoing mission to inspire a deeper appreciation for wildlife and conservation.

Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium consists of a 1.5-million-gallon Aquarium Adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds, and immersive Wildlife Galleries that bring visitors eye-to-eye with the greatest collection of record-setting game animals ever assembled. Created by noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, the 350,000-square-foot experience celebrates those who hunt, fish and act as stewards of the land and water. Located next to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, the campus is a centerpiece of America’s Conservation Capital in Missouri’s Ozark Mountains. Wonders of Wildlife has been voted “Best New Attraction in America,” “America’s Best Aquarium” an unprecedented six times by the readers of USA TODAY, “Best Aquarium” by the 2025 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards, and in 2022 received its AZA accreditation. For more information, visit www.wondersofwildlife.org.

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium is located at 500 W. Sunshine, Springfield.