9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays; 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends. Early morning opening of 8 a.m. begins on Saturday, May 25 through Labor Day. 816.513.5800.
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
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Capture your special moment at Zoo -- a unique and affordable setting! Wedding ceremonies can be held during a two-hour time frame including setup times at several semi-private locations throughout the Zoo. It’s only $500 for up to 50 guests. Price includes Zoo admission. Food and beverage can be provided by one of our approved caterers.
Locations and Pricing:
Groups up to 50 guests - April through October
$500 rental Includes: Zoo admission for all guests, use of the area for 2 hours Availability: Two hours including setup Locations: Sunroom, Water Garden, Boathouse, Bluey’s Deck (Australia), Africa Viewing Deck, Lion Viewing Deck, NEW Tropics and Aquarium Room (Capacity of 35 guests)
***Areas will not be exclusive to the group; Time slots must include any necessary setup***
Groups up to 50 guests - November through March
$250 rental Includes: Zoo admission for all guests, use of the area for 2 hours Availability: Two hours including setup Locations: Sunroom, Tropics and Aquarium Room (Capacity of 35 guests).
Additions: $4 (per person) Gold Ride Combo (train, tram and carousel) $9 (per person) Platinum Ride Combo (train, tram, carousel, boat and African Sky Safari) $2 (per person) Boat Ride $300 Keeper Chat at your favorite exhibit $200 Animal Walk & Talk - 45 minutes 2 instructors; 4 animals
Alcoholic beverages must be purchased through Kansas City Zoo Catering
Download the 2012 Events Packet to learn more about the different events you can host at the Zoo.
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