Wonders of Wildlife/ American National Fish & Wildlife Museum

The American National Fish and Wildlife Museum doing business as Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium also known as Wonders of Wildlife Zooquarium or just Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield, Missouri, showcases more than 225 species of live animals, fresh and saltwater aquariums, interactive displays and educational programs. The 92,000-square-foot facility, designed by Cambridge Seven Associates, opened on November 2, 2001.

The attraction closed in December 2007, with the announcement of a planned expansion that would have increased the square footage of the facility by 58 percent, at a cost of $25 million. In September 2010, Museum representatives announced a much more ambitious expansion to a total of 235,800 square feet, at a cost of about $100 million.

It's free to access machine #3. Enter through the main entrance and go up the escalator in front of you. The machine is upstairs near the entrance to the World of Wildlife Museum, the Motorsports Museum and the Bass Pro Museum. Machine #3 is pre-loaded with zinc pennies and cost $1 each using dollar bills.

Machine 3 designs are:
1) Lion,
2) Buffalo,
3) Ram, 4) Penguin.

Machine 4 Located in the gift shop which you can access without entering the aquarium. Designs are:
1) Bear,
2) Fish,
3) Iguana,
4) Jellyfish,
5) Ray,
6) 'Johnny Morris', Octopus,
7) Sea Otter,
8) Shark.

Token machine 1: (2024):
1) 'Octopus',
2) 'Bull Shark, Carcharhinus Leucas', Three Sharks swimming in seaweed,
3) 'Alligator',
4) 'Sea Turtle'.
Rear- 'Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium',

Token Machine 2: (2024):
1) 'Penquins', three standing,
2) 'Grizzly Bear',
3) 'African lion',
4) Ram standing in front of a mountain,
Rear- 'Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium',

Retired designs:
Retired 1: Paw, Shark, Seal, rectangular logo.
Retired 2: Wildcat, Trout, Building, fly fisherman.

Machine #4 has been moved to the gift shop which you can access without entering the aquarium. The machine is preloaded with new zinc pennies and the cost is $1 each or all 8 pennies for $5. It takes cash or credit cards. The machine is near the end of the aquarium right before you get to the shark and stingray touch area. All have 'Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium' on them except Octopus which has 'Wonder's of Wildlife Johnny Morris' on it

8/24: Two Token Machines installed. GSY

6/19/23: Both machines are pressing well

6/17/26 Machine 3 is actually on the second floor of bass pro shops as soon as you get to the top of the stairs. Machine 4 is not in the gift shop I'm assuming it is in the aquarium. Token machine 1 is near the fish tales cafe. Token machine 2 is also located on the second floor of bass pro shops right next to machine 3. All machines are working fine. DWT

10/17/26 Machine out of order for some time, off stage