9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays; 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends. Closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Adults $11.50; children ages 3-11 $8.50; seniors $10.50
The Kansas City Zoo is 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.
New Friends of the Zoo GOLD memberships include unlimited rides on Train, Tram and Carousel. Purchase yours today!
Endangered Species Carousel $2 per ride (ages 2 and under are free with a paying adult)
Take a spin on the carousel, open daily weather permitting. Choose your favorite animal and enjoy.
New GOLD Friends of the Zoo Memberships include rides on train, tram and carousel. Find out more.
Tram $1.50 round trip (ages 2 and under are free) The tram runs daily from 9:30 a.m. to closing at 4 p.m. weather permitting. It runs from the train/tram station near the front entrance, past elephants, to the African Market and back. You can see flamingos and elephants from the tram.
The train and tram do have storage for strollers; your children may sit next to you and your valuables can be stored next to you as well.
Train $2.50 round trip (ages 2 and under are free)
The train runs daily from 9:30 a.m. through end of day, weather permitting. The train circles the central portion of the Zoo with stops at 2 stations: Front Entry and Australia. On the train ride you can see kangaroos and camels.
BEST VALUE!Combo Rides Pass $5 per person (ages 2 and under are free) On the day of your visit, purchase an unlimited rides combo pass and ride as many times as you wish on the train, tram and carousel.
Boat $2 per person The boat ride is open weekends in May, Sep and Oct; daily Memorial Day - Labor Day. The boat travels across the lake in the Zoo's African Plains area. You will see hoofstock, including zebra, giraffe and much more.
Camel Rides $4 per rider Camel rides are open weeknds in May, Sep and Oct; daily Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Paddle Boats $5 per boat
Paddles boats will be available for rental starting Memorial Weekend and will be open on weekends through Labor Day.
Guided Tours The Zoo offers several guided tour options, including golf carts and Segway Personal People Movers from April 1 through Oct. 31. Click here - Guided Tours - to explore these options.
Strollers, Wheelchairs and Electric Scooters For your comfort and convenience, rentals are available. Tickets can be purchased at Guest Relations. All are available on a first come basis.
Single Stroller $5 Double Stroller $7 Wagons $7 Wheelchair $6 Electric Convenience Vehicle (ECV) $20 -- To reserve an ECV, please call 816-513-5808.
Amazing antics at the show!
Watch their amazing antics during Sea Lion Shows at the Zoo!
Endangered Species Carousel $2 per ride 
Train $2.50 round trip 
Paddle Boats $5 per boat
