Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, Missouri 64132 USA

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Opens Sat 9:30a

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“over 200 acres, 1000+ animals”

Located in the historic and beautiful SwopePark, the Kansas City Zoo's 202 acres are nestled inside valleys and rolling hills and is home to more than 1,000 animals. In 1896, Thomas Swope donated 1,334 acres to the city of Kansas City, Missouri for use as a public park. With property acquisitions made over the years, the park has over 1,805 acres and is one of the largest city parks in the United States. It includes picnic areas, an outdoor theatre - Starlight Theatre, two golf courses, swimming and fishing. The Zoo is divided into several sections: Australia; Tiger Trail (Asia); Tropics, an indoor rainforest; KidZone, which includes the Discovery Barn, Peek-A-Boo Tree and an Endangered Species Carousel; and a 100 acre-African Plains. The new Tropics, an indoor rainforest, opened in 2009 in the orignal Zoo building and polar bears returned in 2010.

Reviewed by
Dan H.

February 14, 2024

Who doesn't love the zoo? Parking is really easy there is the entry fee. It's totally a nice place to take your kids or family or just enjoy a nice afternoon. Walk around the park every time... Read more

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Matthew C.

April 11, 2024

Who hasn't been here 40 times? No one. Even your first visit, you've already visited 22 times and are a lifetime supporter through PBS or something... But you know, I miss the old days when the... Read more

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Rebecca M.

November 10, 2023

I just stopped at this zoo for 2 hours so I picked the penguin's and their new aquarium to visit. I have visited many zoos through out the U.S so the bar was set pretty high. That being said,... Read more

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