Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari – Ashland, Nebraska
This 440-acre park, which you drive through in some parts and hike through in others, is a chance to see bison, wolves, black bears, elk, deer, prairie dogs, and plenty of birds, including eagles, pelicans, and cranes.
It hosts special events, such as day camps and campouts, and there’s also a “hands-on corral” for kids where they can interact with pygmy goats, chickens, and a 1956 John Deere tractor. Admission ranges from $5.50 to $7.50, depending on age.
