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Hours, Prices & Directions


Hours


The Zoo is open YEAR ROUND!

9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends

The Zoo is closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.


Animal Keeper Chats & Shows


 Admission
 

$11.50 for adults; $8.50 for children ages 3-11;
$10.50 for seniors.

Best Value: $16.50 for adults; $13.50 for children;
$15.50 for seniors
Best Value
pricing includes train, tram and carousel rides during the day of your visit --
a savings of $1.

Parking is always free!

Tuesday is discount day
$9 for adults; $7 for children; $8 for seniors
Best value pricing: $14 for adults; $12 for children; $13 for seniors
 
Group rates are available for parties of 20+.
School group rates are only $5 per person; Reservations must be made in advance by calling 816-513-5723 or email education@fotzkc.org.





Purchase a Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) Membership and Save!

The most affordable family fun in Kansas City! 
Only $79 for a family membership. Pays for itself in two visits!







 Rides and Transportation

See the Zoo in a new way. Take a tram or train ride. Go for a spin on the Carousel. There are lots of fun and unique ride and transportion options available.
Click here for more information.





Strollers, Wagons, Wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECV)

For your comfort and convenience, rentals can be made at Guest Relations.  All are available on a first come basis. 

· Single Stroller $5
· Wagon $7
· Double Stroller $7
· Wheelchair $6
· Electric Convenience Vehicle (ECV) $20
      You may reserve an ECV in advance with the rental prepaid, please call 816-513-5808.
 


Food and Beverage & Gift Shops

Your purchases in the Zoo’s concession stands and gift shops support the Zoo’s conservation and education program.
However, you are welcome to bring in your own food and beverages; we ask that you do not bring in glass containers or alcoholic beverages. You are welcome to retrieve items from your vehicle and return to the Zoo within the same day as long as your hand is stamped by the main entrance attendant.

Click here for more information on food and beverage options and gift shops.


 Directions to the Zoo


The Kansas City Zoo is located in the heart of historic Swope Park at 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64132. 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 Kansas City metropolitan area.


Ride the Metro to the Zoo

NEW Kansas City ATA bus service to the Zoo.

#53-Armour-Swope Park travels to the front entrance of the Zoo seven days a week; during normal hours of operation, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends



Click on mapquest for detailed directions.

Parking is free and available in the new Mane parking lot or adjacent
Zebra and Cheetah parking lots. 

For more information, please call 816-513-5800
.



Hotel Partners
The following hotels have Zoo packages available for purchase at their hotels;
most packages include room and Zoo tickets.

Coco Key Water Resort ; Courtyard by Marriott Country Club Plaza ; Drury Inn & Suites Stadium - Kansas City ; Drury Inn & Suites KCI Airport ; Drury Inn & Suites Overland Park ; Drury Inn & Suites Merriam ; Pear Tree Inn ; Fairfield Inn & Suites KCI Airport ;Fairfield Inn & Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites Olathe ; Fairfield Inn & Suites Liberty
Higher Ground Hotel
 ; Hyatt Regency Crown Center



Zoo Map


 Visitors receive a map of the Zoo upon arrival, or view our Printable Zoo Map.


 Virtual Tours

Click here to take a virtual 360 degree tour of the Zoo! Courtesy of 360kc.com

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