Kansas City Zoo - Kansas City Zoos and Aquarium

  • Address: 6700 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO64132
  • Phone: +1 816 513 5800
  • Email:
  • Website:www.kansascityzoo.org
Average Rating
4.0
46+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
30+ reviews
Yelp
3.5
4+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.0
12+ reviews
Kansas City Zoo
6700 Zoo Drive
Kansas City, MO64132

Kansas City Zoo Details

Full Amenity List

  • Concessions-Food Available
  • Guided Tours
  • Gift Shop

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • This zoo is a must-see for children and adults interested in getting back to nature. This sprawling park, which attracts 700,000 visitors annually, is divided into sections named for areas of the world, from Africa and Austraila to Farmland USA. Visitors can walk the 202-acre park or ride trams f... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The Kansas City Zoo sits on 202 acres of rolling hills in the middle of Swope Park, the second largest urban park in the United States. It is the home to almost 900 animals from six continents. It is operated in conjunction with the Kansas City, Missouri Department of Parks, Recreation and Boulev... more on Kansascityzoo.org
  • You need at least a day to explore this expansive zoo that features a 95-acre African environment ... more on TripAdvisor
  • Growing from one building to over 200 acres in the last 80 years, the Kansas City Zoo has evolved beyond the wildest dreams of its founders. Not only is it a research and education center for environmental and wildlife conservation, but it is an integral part of our community. The Zoo serves as a... more on Epinions.com
  • Occuping more than 200 acres of Swope Park and housing nearly 1,000 animals, the Kansas City Zoo has evolved beyond the wildest dreams of its founders. Not only is it a research and education center for environmental and wildlife conservation, but it is also an integral part of the Kansas City co... more on Search.cityguide.aol.com

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5.0
a great place to take kids

a decent zoo. very spread out so be prepared to walk, Kid friendly in the barn yard area. Chack out the white tiger till oct 05, baby rhino, and the new lion cubs should be on display soon. Goat grooming free and fun, hourly feedings ... jenn_michelson, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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5.0
The KC Zoo is a treasure

We are incredibly lucky to have such a fantastic, clean, well laid out zoo in Kansas City. It is a must for anyone visiting the area, and it would be a crime for metro residents to miss it. My favorite animals are the koalas visiting from the San Diego Zoo and the super adorable red pandas, which... lawyerlee, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

5.0

As a former employee of the Kansas City Zoo, I have a tremendous amount of insider knowledge about the establishment. I worked the past summer as a member of the "Zoo Crew", selling ... 007girl, a user of epinions.com. Read full review on Epinions.com

4.0
Brenna O. 's review

The Kansas City Zoo is great, and all of the new additions to the Africa area are just wonderful. When you want some exercise, the zoo is a fun place ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

5.0
Annual Trip

We make this our annual family trip! It is a very large park with lots of walking, but it's well worth it. The environment of the animals and the layout is wonderful. It is ... missionhtg, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

Directions

The Kansas City Zoo is located in Swope Park at 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, Missouri. Click here for a directional map to the Zoo. Just off I-435 and US-71 highway, the Zoo is easily accessible from any part of the metropolitan area.

Hours

The Zoo is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: Adults Seniors 55+ Children 3-11 Zoo $9.50 $8.50 $6.50 IMAX (Daily) $7 $6 $4 Zoo / IMAX Combo $14.50 $12.50 $9 Admission is $6 for all ages on Tuesdays.
  • Educational Program: http://www.kansascityzoo.org/Education/Index.asp?IdS=000292-79D0A50&x=090|040&~=

Other Web Resources

  • Read more about Kansas City Zoo on Yahoo! Travel
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