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TYPE: Zoos & Animal Parks
LOCATION/DISTRICT: Southeast
ADDRESS: 6800 Zoo Dr. Kansas City, MO 64132
PHONE: 816-513-5700
FAX: 816-513-5850
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Price: Adults $10.50, Seniors $9.50, Children 3-11 $7., on Tuesdays is adults $8, seniors $7 youth 3 - 11 $6
Hours: Open Daily 9:30 am-4 pm
Kenyan grasslands. A Tanzanian hillside. A Congolese forest. The Australian Outback. These are but a few of the true-to-life habitats at the Kansas City Zoo.
Celebrating its Zootennial -- 100 years, the Kansas City Zoo offers visitors the unique experience of seeing more than 1,000 animals in naturalistic settings; all stretched across 202 acres in Swope Park.
See elephants trundle down a Botswanian corridor; stand toe-to-toe with a mob of free-roaming kangaroos; and hand feed a lorikeet from the tropical rainforest;
Voted best African exhibit and best place to see Chimpanzees and Kangaroos, the Kansas City Zoo is sure to entertain and educate every member of your family.
Explore the Discovery Barn and Peek-a-boo Tree. The tree house provides children with safe and fun opportunities to climb, laugh and play like animals in the wild.
Opening spring 2009, look for the new Tropics, an indoor rainforest exhibiting primates, mammals, and birds from Asia, Africa and South America. Also in spring 2009, the Zoo is opening new African viewing decks in the African Plains along with air-conditioned viewing of the lion exhibit.
Along with its marvelous animal collection, the Zoo prides itself on outstanding educational opportunities including overnight safaris for children, families and classrooms.
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Reviews
A WONDERFUL Zoo!!
Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
08/10/2009
Liz G. - Chicago, IL
We arrived at 11am and left at closing and didn't get to see everything. We LOVED the talks done by zoo keepers. The sea lion show was a hit. Getting the $5 tram/train/carousel pass is a must (especially if you have kids). The zoo itself is beautiful and allows the animals to be in a setting similar to their native habitats. All of the staff was VERY polite and helpful. We're SO glad we went!
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A zoo to be proud of...
Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
07/06/2009
Larry M. - North Platte, NE
We visited the zoo over the fourth of July weekend and had an excellent time. We like the fact that it is very wide open making it a very animal friendly zoo. I went back a second day with my kids while my wife was here on work. KC has a zoo that they can be proud of.
Family day at the zoo
Rating:
4 out of 5 stars
05/20/2009
Brandon B. - Kansas City, MO
Took the family to the zoo last weekend. We really enjoyed our time. Advise buying the $5 pass for unlimited rides on carousel, tram and train. My daughter loves the meerkats.
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The best zoo
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10/28/2008
Barbara R. - kansas city, MO
I love K.C's Zoo. The natural habitats for the animals in the africa exhibit is awesome. Zoo employees are always helpful and educational, a great way to experience K.C.'s hospitality.
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Anyday is a good day for the KC Zoo
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10/28/2008
Linda E. - Chesterfield, MO
We met in Kansas City from St. Louis and Dallas to spend a long weekend together. With an energetic four year old grandson the Kansas City Zoo was the perfect choice. Even though it was a little on the chilly side we couldn't have had a better day. The Fall colors were beautiful and there are several indoor areas to spend time and warm up. Our grandson and the chimp sat contently observing each other separated only by glass.
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A Day at the Zoo
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10/28/2008
Paige L. - Kansas City, MO
With how tight money is this year, its been hard getting out with the family. I was so happy to find out that the KC Zoo was offering free admission this month and next for KC residents.
We loaded up the car and headed out for a chilly but nice day at the Zoo. My son who is now five just LOVED it, it was his first visit to a Zoo and I hope to get to take him again. Here we have a shot that I was lucky to get of one of the small monkeys sucking his thumb, and two of my son enjoying the Zoo, one coming down the slide at the discovery barn and the other watching the ducks in one of the aviaries
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Monkey See Monkey Do
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10/15/2008
Karen D. - Overland Park, KS
Kansas City is a great place to raise children. There are so many great activites and attractions for them. We love going to the KC zoo and seeing and acting like all the wonderful animals.
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Monkey See Monkey Do
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10/14/2008
Karen D. - Overland Park, KS
A fun day monkeying around at the KC zoo.
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We love the parks and the zoo!
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09/30/2008
Ruth K. - Kansas City, MO
We love Kansas City in the Fall! It is the perfect time to visit the Zoo!! Many of the animals can be viewed up close, and many of them are friendly and interactive.
We also love Kansas City for the beautiful parks and recreation! As a family, we often take advantage of the wonderful biking trails. Not only is it great to get outdoors and exercise, but its wonderful spending time together as a family.
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Kansas City Zoo
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08/04/2008
Tammy D. - Kansas City, KS
As a huge animal lover I have always enjoyed the Kansas City Zoo from the time I was a child taking field trips to now as an adult. The zoo provides a pretty up close view of the animals and has a very nice natural environment for the animals. It seems to be getting bigger and better every year. I recommend anyone coming to Kansas City to make time to check out the Kansas City Zoo and they will not be disappointed.
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KC Zoo: Fun for ALL!
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07/28/2008
Alex R. - lawrence, KS
The KC zoo offers fun for all ages. My sister and I (in our 20s) have a ball taking our young cousins and older parents. We all enjoy the animal exhibits. There is always something new to see and I love all the walking to the different exhibits. It really is a great experiences seeing the wide variety of animals from all different continents.
HOT IN THE CITY
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07/21/2008
LILLIA L. - KANSAS CITY, MO
Spend some time at the K.C. Zoo, I did . although the natives were restless and pretended to not be paying attention, they new we were there. These Pictures were taken on my 40 th birthday July 14th 2008. I'm standing in front of the a house that too small and made with a straw roof (talking about what you get for the money) in K.C. You'd find much better accommodations if you are a hard worker so. while I could complain I won't. Well that's my take on K.C. it has more to offer then you might think you just have to get out and find it.
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A Day at the Zoo
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07/20/2008
Mike L. - Lawrence, KS
Our family loves visiting the KC Zoo. It's a fun place to visit different continents to see and learn about the animals in a fun and pretty environment.
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Special Offers
"Season of Magic" : 2-for-1 Admission
Kenyan grasslands. A Tanzanian hillside. A Congolese forest. The Australian Outback. These are a few of the true-to-life habitats at the Kansas City Zoo. Stretching more than 200 acres in Swope Park, the Zoo offers visitors the unique experience of seeing animals at home in the wild. Watch elephants trundle down a Botswana corridor. Stand toe-to-toe with a mob of free-roaming kangaroos. Hand-feed a lorikeet from the tropical rainforest. See and do it all at the Kansas City Zoo. *Offer valid through December 31, 2009. One free Child's Admission (ages 3-11) with purchase of one Adult Admission. Limit two per pass. Tickets available only at Kansas City Zoo ticket windows for daytime admissions. Pass must be presented before purchase is totaled. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
Offer Valid: November 02, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Dr.
Phone: 816-513-5700
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