De Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, verspreid over 81 hectare in het prachtige Swope Park, helpt gezinnen al meer dan 100 jaar in contact te komen met de natuur om ons heen. Dankzij voortdurende verbeteringen en grote openingen is er altijd wel een nieuw avontuur te beleven in de dierentuin.
Aanbevolen evenementen
There’s always something going on at the Zoo! Get information about holiday-themed events, fundraisers, and much, much more.
![Pinguïnmarche in de dierentuin – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/11/d7c3d085-fc1f-417e-8032-6d7d98189edb.png)
![Jazzoo – Evenement_Afbeelding [EVENEMENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/ae70ef06-0ca6-48b8-a2d6-3b6b5b30601a.png)
![KC Brew Fest – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2026/01/0d615c6b-7228-43c7-9b7b-833bc518477c.jpg)
See What's New
Take to the Skies
See the flamingo and elephant habitats from a completely different perspective: from above! Soar on the new Flying Flamingo zip line attraction that rises 100 feet off the ground and speeds up to a wind-whipping 30 miles per hour.
Marine Life on Display
Explore ocean life in the heart of the country. The 650,000-gallon Sobela Ocean Aquarium is home to nearly 8,000 animals including sharks, sea otters and a giant Pacific octopus – and admission is always included with your zoo entry.
Start Making Plans
Save both time and money by purchasing your tickets online for quick and convenient access to the Zoo.
