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.
$11.50 for adults; $8.50 for children ages 3-11; $10.50 for seniors.
Best Value: $16.50 for adults; $13.50 for children; $15.50 for seniors Best Value pricing includes train, tram and carousel rides during the day of your visit -- a savings of $1.
Parking is always free!
Tuesday is discount day $9 for adults; $7 for children; $8 for seniors Best value pricing: $14 for adults; $12 for children; $13 for seniors
Group rates are available for parties of 20+. School group rates are only $5 per person; Reservations must be made in advance by calling 816-513-5723 or email education@fotzkc.org.
Purchase a Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) Membership and Save! The most affordable family fun in Kansas City! Only $79 for a family membership. Pays for itself in two visits!
Rides and Transportation
See the Zoo in a new way. Take a tram or train ride. Go for a spin on the Carousel. There are lots of fun and unique ride and transportion options available. Click here for more information.
Strollers, Wagons, Wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECV)
For your comfort and convenience, rentals can be made at Guest Relations. All are available on a first come basis. ·Single Stroller $5 · Wagon $7 ·Double Stroller $7 ·Wheelchair $6 ·Electric Convenience Vehicle (ECV) $20 You may reserve an ECV in advance with the rental prepaid, please call 816-513-5808.
Food and Beverage & Gift Shops Your purchases in the Zoo’s concession stands and gift shops support the Zoo’s conservation and education program.However, you are welcome to bring in your own food and beverages; we ask that you do not bring in glass containers or alcoholic beverages. You are welcome to retrieve items from your vehicle and return to the Zoo within the same day as long as your hand is stamped by the main entrance attendant.
The Kansas City Zoo is located in the heart of historic Swope Park at 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64132. Click here for a directional map to the Zoo.
Just off I-435 and US-71 highway, the Zoo is easily accessible from any part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
#53-Armour-SwopePark travels to the front entrance of the Zoo seven days a week; during normal hours of operation, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends
Click on for detailed directions.
Parking is free and available in the new Mane parking lot or adjacent Zebra and Cheetah parking lots.
For more information, please call 816-513-5800.
Hotel Partners The following hotels have Zoo packages available for purchase at their hotels; most packages include room and Zoo tickets.
