Candice M.
3/20/2020
Great place for a stroll and to feed fish. Inside the Visitor Center there are a couple aquariums, one of which has a tunnel the kids can crawl into. There's a map that lights up and just some...
Neosho National Fish Hatchery
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520 Park St
Neosho, MO 64850
Established in 1888, Neosho National Fish Hatchery is the oldest continuously operational federal fish hatchery in the United States, specializing in the raising of rainbow trout and various endangered species. The hatchery is committed to enhancing fish populations through recovery programs for pallid sturgeon, Topeka shiners, logperch, and freshwater drum, thereby contributing to aquatic ecosystem health.
In addition to its important conservation mission, Neosho National Fish Hatchery welcomes visitors to explore its exhibits, featuring a history of the hatchery and an aquarium showcasing native fish species. The grounds offer a 1/3 mile loop trail and several picnic shelters, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural surroundings while observing local wildlife.
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Jo M.
7/10/2016
Stopped by with some toddlers on the way home from the river on a Sunday afternoon. They loved walking around the hatchery and feeding the trout. The gift shop was closed but the staff made a...
Lisa A.
6/30/2014
The visitors centers was average, but the pallid Sturgeon tour was really interesting. Head to the visitors' center first, then get a cup of fish food on your way outside to feed the trout.
Samantha B.
1/10/2021
Very cool place. We got a tour of the sturgeon breeding tanks one time. The kids like the aquarium and feeding the trout. It's a good place to have a picnic and watch the train go by too....
Jenny W.
1/1/2020
A wonderful place to take kids. The fish food is free and the kids had a blast! Will definitely return.
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