Stretched across 202 acres in beautiful Swope Park, the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium has helped connect families to the natural world around us for more than 100 years. Thanks to continuous improvements and major openings, there’s always a new adventure at the Zoo.
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- GloWild: Time Traveler is set to dazzle at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium once again featuring a new theme. This year, guests can journey through time to 19th Century Paris, the American centennial, a sci-fi-themed trip to the future and more.
- Take to the skies with the new Flying Flamingo. An all-new addition to the Zoo, the zipline attraction carries guests high above the flamingo and elephant habits for a totally unique perspective. The thrilling journey rises 100 feet off the ground and reaches speeds of up to 30 miles per hour.
- The 650,000-gallon Sobela Ocean Aquarium offers guests an immersive aquatic experience as they navigate their way through an enchanting array of reefs, lagoons and sandy shorelines across six distinct habitats. Aquarium admission is included with every Zoo ticket.
- Get ready for even more reimagined expeditions: In 2026, a new giraffe habitat will bring the majestic creatures closer than ever. Designed with indoor and outdoor areas available to animals at all times, the new spaces are better for guests and the Zoo’s resident giraffes.
- Enjoy an evening of live music, delicious bites and a variety of beer and wine from local breweries and vineyards at this annual Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium event.