Encourage the kids to take a keen interest in conservation issues at The Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center. They'll learn about the plants, animals and places that make the local environment so vital to protect.
You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when staying in Joplin. The Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center is an ideal place to start here, but there are lots of other fine spots to consider. North Park Mall, Candy House Chocolate Factory, and Schifferdecker Golf Course are near the place to learn about the environment and will round out your day nicely.