9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays; 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends. Call 816.513.5800 for more information.
Zoological District Resident (Jackson/Clay County MO) pricing is only $5 Adults, $4.50 Seniors, $4.00 children 3-11. Regular Pricing $11.50 Adults; $10.50 Seniors; $8.50 Children ages 3-11. 2 and under are free.
Located in Swope Park at 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, Missouri. Just off I-435 and US-71 highway, the Zoo is easily accessible from any part of the metropolitan area. 816.513.5800
Click Tickets Above to Buy Online! Tickets with Rides, Gift Certificates and Discounted Tickets must be purchased on-site at the Zoo's Admission windows. Thank you for your understanding.
When you prepay, there is no delay: School groups that pre-pay will be able to enter the Zoo immediately.
Zoo Admission Advance reservations and payment required for these rates. On the day of your visit additional teachers and chaperones that have not prepaid must go to the admission gate to purchase Zoo tickets at Full Price.
School Group Rates will apply seven days a week.
Grades K - 8
Grades 9 & Up
Teachers/Chaperones/ Extra Staff
Zoo
$5
$5
$5
Education Programs (prices per person, $60 minimum)
Zoo Classroom
$2.50, plus Zoo admission
Guided Tours
$2.50, per hour plus Zoo admission
Other Options (prices per person)
Train Ride
$2.50
Tram to Africa
$.50 one way to or from Africa
Boat Rides
$2 across Lake Nakuru (Seasonal)
KC Zoo Live Show
Free with Zoo Admission (seasonal)
Sea Lion Show
Free with Zoo Admission
Zoo Bucks
$5
(Like a gift certificate, Zoo Bucks can be used to purchase just about anything at the Zoo.)
