9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays; 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends. Call 816.513.5800 for more information. Early morning opening of 8 a.m. begins on Saturday, May 25; opening at 8 a.m. through Labor Day.
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.
Planning a trip to the Zoo with your friends and/or family? Why not make your trip easier and memorable with a tour? Not only will you get to see the animals but your group will get their very own Zoo tour guide. This professional educator will help your group spot some of those hard to find animals, share many interest facts specific to the animals at the Kansas City Zoo and answer the questions you've always wanted to ask.
Availability: Monday-Sunday 9:30a.m.-3:30p.m., June through October by reservation only. Tours can accommodate 10 to 500 participants.
Types of Tours: Tour #1: The Australian Outback (1 hour tour of Australia) Tour #2: African Safari Adventure (2 hour tour of Africa)
Fees Tour #1: -- $5.00 per person, plus regular Zoo admission* Tour #2: -- $10.00 per person, plus regular Zoo admission* *Or $50 minimum fee for the tour
Reservations All Tours are subject to availability. Please allow three weeks advance notice. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 816-513-5723; or e-mail education@fotzkc.org.
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