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.
Gather your friends, family and groups to receive a discount when visiting the Zoo in 2010. Groups with 20 or more guests can receive $1 off our regular admission rates. Group admission rates are $10.50 for adults, $9.50 for seniors and $7.50 for children ages 3-11 with advance reservations.
Advance reservations and pre-payment are required. Please call 816-513-5808 or e-mail Group Sales.
School Groups
School groups and day cares receive additional discounts. Ask about the many different Ed-Zoo-Cation programs that can enhance your group's visit the Zoo! To book your upcoming field trip to the Zoo, please call 816-513-5723 or email education@fotzkc.org.
Picnics only $15 per person, picnic packages include Zoo admission, food and beverage at a Zoo-riffic picnic location! Purrr-fectly planned daytime and evening picnics at the Kansas City Zoo can accommodate groups of all sizes. Add more fun with a rides combo for only $4 per person. Picnics can accommodate groups starting at 40 guests.
Memorable Meetings Starting at only $150 you can have a memorable meeting at the Zoo. Check out the new Aquarium room in the new Zoo Learning Center. Put a little "roar" in your meetings! Ask about our self-lead team building activities. Meetings can be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food and beverage can be provided by one of our approved caterers.
Social Time at the Zoo Host your guests at the Kansas City Zoo. A three-hour, 5 - 8 p.m., social is only $500 for up to 125 guests and only $5 p/person after 125 guests. Animal encounters can be added on for only $300 each. Food and beverage can be provided by one of our approved caterers.
Wedding Ceremonies Capture your special moments at the Zoo -- a unique and affordable setting! Wedding ceremonies can be held from 9 - 11 a.m. or 2 - 4 p.m. at several locations throughout the Zoo. It's only $500 for up to 50 guests. Food and beverage can be provided by one of our approved caterers.
Evening Events You can have your event at an award winning Zoo! The Zoo is the wildest place in town for your event, reunion or social activity. For an intimate dinner, try the new Aquarium room in the new Zoo Learning Center. Food and beverage can be provided by one of our approved caterers.
** Alcoholic beverages must be provided by the Kansas City Zoo for all events. *** All groups will sign and agree to a reservation contract and payment policies.
Ed "Zoo" cational Birthday Parties Having your child's birthday party at the Kansas City Zoo guarantees a hassle-free time for every Mom and Dad and a wild time for every guest! Birthday packages are recommended for children ages 3 - 10. Call 816-513-5723 or go to Education for more information and reservations.
Elephants can paint?
Elephants use their trunks to communicate, eat, and…paint?
Picnics
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