Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park
Nothing beats learning disguised as play. Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park is sure to be a favorite of every class you bring. Winner of USA Today’s #1 Aerial Adventure Park in America four years in a row from 2019-2022, and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards in 2024, it will indubitably win your vote as well.
About
Based on the famous book “Shepherd of the Hills” by Harold Bell Wright, the couple that inspired Old Matt and Aunt Mollie in the book known formally as John and Anna Ross owned the beautiful homestead on the property and when they passed in the mid 1920’s “Miss. Lizzy” or Eizabeth McDaniel bought the property and chose to share it with the community. Today, the plot is under new management and is planning to add new attractions to keep the magic of the land alive.
Educational Opportunities
The park offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, depending on what your class is looking to learn. You can focus on history, literature, agriculture, and art. The park includes a historic farm, showcases the history of the Ozarks, historic Uncle Ike’s post office (restored), a jeep tour of a 160-acre park led by an Ozark native guide, as well as old Matt’s cabin, which was very prominent in the book.
Group Booking Info
For groups of 15 or more, special rates are available with affordable field trip pricing. The park is open for spring and fall bookings, but it is very weather-dependent. For safety, the park is closed when it’s raining or storming, so keep the weather in mind when planning ahead. The staff at Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park caters to the needs of the group and is willing to go the extra mile to ensure your class has the perfect experience. With flexible planning, personalized support and exclusive teambuilding activities. There is also free parking and if your school has any fundraisers coming up, the park accepts applications for a gift donation from them.
Attractions
The Adventure Park includes unique attractions:
• Vigilante Zipline
• Mini Golf (9 holes of mini fun)
• History Center
• Netventure (a suspended net course)
• Animals (Farm Animals to feed and interact with)
• Playground (Slides, swings, tunnels, etc.)
• Games (light game, gem sifting, roller ball, barnyard games)
• Bridges
• Photo-Ops (Beautiful natural Ozark backdrop)
• Zipline Tour-Paid ( a seated mile-long zipline experience or a full 2-hour zipline tour)
• Inspiration Tower (included in most ticket purchases)
• Ropes Course-Paid (Great for team building)
• Mountain Coaster-Paid (Newest addition and longest downhill coaster in Branson)
• American Ninja Warrior Course
