Admission Tickets
| Jackson County Admission | Tickets for residents of Jackson County (50% discount) |
| Clay County Admission | Tickets for residents of Clay County (50% discount) |
| Same Day Admission Tickets | For guests attending the Zoo on the same day of purchase |
| Advance Day Admission Tickets | For guests attending the Zoo on a future date. ($2 discount) |
Daily Admission:
- $18.00 adults ages 12 and older
- $16.00 Child/Senior (ages 3-11, 55+)
- Free admission for children ages 2 and under
A portion of each admission ticket and membership purchase will directly benefit KCZoo sponsored conservation programs. Twenty-five cents of each general admission ticket sold will be allocated to preserving species at home and around the globe. Interested in more infomation? Check out our conservation page.
Zoological District (Residents of Jackson & Clay Counties):
- $9.00 adults
- $8.00 Child/Senior (ages 3-11, 55+)
- Free admission for children ages 2 and under
Residents of Jackson and Clay Counties, MO will need to show proof of residency. A driver’s license or utility bill will be sufficient.
FOTZ Members:
Friends of the Kansas City Zoo (FOTZ) Members are free every day
Use your membership at other zoos!
Group Rates:
Groups with 20 or more guests can receive a discount on our regular admission rates with an advance reservation. Please email groupsales@fotzkc.org to make a reservation or to receive more information.
School Groups:
School group rates are only $8 per person; reservations must be made in advance. Schools in the Zoological District (Jackson and Clay Counties, MO) are free once per school year with an advance reservation. Click here to make a reservation or for more information.
Rides Tickets:
For a full list of rides available at the Zoo and pricing, view our Zoo Rides page.
