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.
The Kansas City Zoo is a wonderful place for teens to experience animals and connect with nature and their community in a meaningful way. We offer 2 (age appropriate) year-long programs that are designed to be fun and educational while empowering teens to take a greater role in their community as well as conservation efforts. For more information, please contact us at teenvolunteer@fotzkc.org.
VolunTeen Qualifications
We are looking for select individuals who are:
·Self motivated, friendly and outgoing
·Likes being outdoors in ALL kinds of weather
·Interested in and cares about people, animals and nature
·May be considering a course of study in animals/biology, education or not for-profit business
VolunTeen Requirements
Kansas City Zoo VolunTeens must:
·Be in the 8th-11th grades at the time of application
·Complete, in its entirety, the application packet
If Selected
·Be able to pass a background check
·Be able to pay a $30 fee
·Be able to attend a MANDATORY orientation/training session (accompanied by at least 1 parent/guardian)
·Be able to commit to some weekends and 1 week day each week in the summer
