Kansas City has a great zoo. I love the new exhibits/enclosures. They do a great job there being good animal stewards and the improvements they've made have really added to the overall zoo experience.
A great place to take the kids outside and do something the whole family can enjoy
Great time, the construction is a hindrance but forewarned. Overall good time.
As of 9/26, All rides are open with the exceptionof the boat, however the snake exhibit and live talks are still on hold. Still a wonderful getaway. Love the zoo.
We are Friends of the Zoo and pick different areas to visit each time. They are making great progress in expanding and enhancing their exhibits for the animals. We love the Zoo!!!!
Good zoo on a quiet day, but really crowded and unfunny when it s busy. Animals are great to see, and there are bunches of things to enjoy, like Manta Rays and Koi Fish, camels, kangaroos, and so on. They were under construction when I went there that was not impressive. Overall a good zoo!
Fun for whole family can't see it all in one day. Educational programs for all. Red pandas and penguins a big hit!
DO NOT RIDE THE TRAM!!! Took a ride on the Tram today with my 4 year old daughter. We were in the last row of the last car. As we passed over the bridge to Africa the last two cars began swerving side to side really wide and fast. We slammed into the concrete barrier and the concrete post with rope several time. If my daughter had her hand on the railing she would have lost it! The driver kept going as we bashed side to side. Lucky no one was hit on the path. Once we arrived multiple people confronted the driver. She said she was aware what was occurring but that she wasn t allowed to stop. WTF??? The zoo did nothing.
Great as always. Friendly staff. The zoo is constantly making improvements. AZA accredited means they maintain high standards in all aspects.
Little kids Love It. Lots to see, but Lots of walking. We got a Premier package, all rides are free. It's a lot easier than walking, although you'll still do a lot. Great place to spend 2 or 3 hours. Bring your own drinks; $3.75 for a bottle of soda is steep. Very good gift shop, fairly priced and lots of Specials. I take a 3 year old at least 2 to 3 times a month; she Asks to "Go to the Zoo!"
This zoo was way better than I expected for a relatively small Midwest town! Spring for the Platinum entry if you can, the treetop ride over Africa is amazing! There are so many unique experiences here like walking amongst the kangaroos and a huge variety of animals and keeper talks. Some of the food places don't open early and the water vending machines can be hard to find on a hot day but that didn't stop us from having an absolute swell time here! A must see if you're in Kansas City for a short time even. We spent a fantastic five hours here!!!
Went to a special event was a fun time with my friend Celia Herynk
My students and I enjoyed the zoo. They especially liked the penguin enclosure. We were able to see the penguins both above and below the water. They swam right up to the glass, delighting the children. We also enjoyed the African section. The sky safari ski lift-type ride was fun. There are also train and boat rides, but we did not take advantage of those.
Such a great time a yoga in the zoo and night tour! Great value, super friendly staff and wonderful hour of yoga! Would highly recommend trying this out!
The zoo is amazing. We enjoyed the stingray bay very much
Decent zoo consider Kansas City doesn t really have much else to offer. The gondola lift was fun. Animal collection is decent. Kids seem to have a great time here. Price is very cheap. Could be a great place for families.
First time experience with grandchildren and it was wonderful!!
KC has a great zoo. We buy Friends of the Zoo passes every year. Today my son watched one of the elephants paint a picture. Then he got to take it home.
Was very happy with our experience yesterday. The staff was very friendly and helpful and everything was clean and well kept. Looking forward to returning soon.
Great experience! Will definitely be going lots this summer
I've been to this zoo so many times and I just have to say, my most recent visit may have been my favorite!! They're dealing with the Covid-19 response so well. Although, we weren't able to go to any of the indoor exhibits, they still had enough open that I felt like I wasn't really missing out. The scheduling system for when you enter the park has made the whole zoo not feel overly crowded. Loved it.
Absolutely wonderful zoo filled with great exhibits. I highly recommend it but have your walking shoes ready because there's lots of walking involved.*****
Love the zoo always a blast and they always have new stuff to explore
A wonderful Animal Sanctuary...Awesome family place.
They have a wide variety of all the different animals to see but it is extremely expensive and the layout is not good. It would be helpful if they had a recommended path to follow to see all the exhibits. You spend more time walking and back tracking instead of seeing all the animals. 1 out 4 zoo staff was helpful in guiding us in the right direction, that was disappointing. Personally I don't see us returning.
This zoo is beautiful. It s rather large, its clean, plenty of animals, places to rest, eat, and various options for transportation throughout the zoo. The staff was very welcoming and kind. I truly enjoyed my stay and will go back in the colder months. Unfortunately, a few food shops were closed as well as some of the exhibits. I really feel like you shouldn t have to pay full price with this but you do. Also, the cashiers at the Rafiki Restaurant hate their jobs, which is really annoying. BUT overall I enjoyed my visit and will go again.
We liked how easily accessible the exhibits are. I would like if there was an easy way at the gate to see what exhibits may be closed to help better plan our route. If it was posted somewhere at the gate and I missed it oops!
Things that I love about this place
1. My 2 yr old is in love with it.
2. They have really good ice cream and funnel cake station.
3. You can find good nachos and dip.
4. Get my cardio done and the whole place is mapped well so that you don't tire your self out.
5. Family membership is completely worth each penny you pay.
6. Staff is super helpful and available.
7. Elephants .. so close and so majestic to watch.
Things I dont like.
1. Drive out of the zoo is super dangerous, would recommend installing a light there .
2. Need to improve the boat ride service and frequency
The goats are top notch. Tucan Sam is also my man or lady.
Beautiful Zoo, Beautiful Animals i reccomend this to familes
This is a beautiful zoo! Gorgeous flowers and plants. Clean and well run. Animals look and act healthy and well cared for.
It's really fun recomend all family's should go fun for the kids and great exercise
really great place, the staff are all friendly and helpful and who doesn't want to see a big gaping elephant? I recommend going on a slow day so you don't have to get stuck walking behind a slow "Karen" halfway through Africa.
Most of the animals we're soo far away we couldn't see them. Spent $50.00 to look at the animals but didn't know that we needed binoculars. Not a good time
Love this zoo. It's the best one I've been to. I can't wait to go again.
I love this zoo, always have. However on our group visit today we encountered a problem.
I am a service dog handler, as are most of the people I go with as a group. This was our second group visit to the zoo, I have gone on at least 2 previous occasions with my own service dog, the first time while he was still in training.
The difference with this visit was: they finally educated their staff on asking the 2 legal questions(is this a service animal required because of a disability? And what work or tasks has this animal been trained to perform?) it was wonderful to hear, as most businesses don t even ask those questions, which can lead to people bringing their pets or emotional support animals into places they don t belong under the guise of service animal.
The issue we had, was them trying to deny a service dog in training. This dog has been to the zoo at least 3 times prior to today, and they let the team in because they ve been there before which is all fine and dandy, but denying a service animal in training access is a state offense. The state of Missouri grants service dogs in training, being trained by their handler, the exact same rights given to service dogs by federal law. It does not have to be a dog in training through an organization in Missouri, that is Kansas law. Overall I was pleased with their education on service animals this time, but their lack of knowledge on service animals in training was absolutely appalling. Their attempt to deny caused a medical issue, to which said dog in training immediately responded to and did his job, right in front of the people trying to deny him. I truly hope the zoo will work on education in regards to service animals in training, especially after hearing from the discriminated handlers attorney and/or lawyers.
Awesome park for children. Very new with cool zoo. Workout are for parents interested in getting a little exercise in!It was an amazing place.
Amazing for a family get together! It was a little chilly when we went but there were plenty of attractions both indoor and out where we could visit to get out of the weather. Not too packed either. Excellent!
The Sting Ray exhibit is great & I love the exhibit for the penguins too, but (being a first time visitor) there are a few things I must point out about my visit yesterday. When seeing the sand cat in Africa, the path to get here and many other places is long. I would assume they would be long because the animals would have huge enclosures. That isn't the case. This sand cat had an incredibly small enclosure, and so did many of the birds, monkeys, and the sloth. The space being small allows for yelling kids to be able to walk right up to the glass, they have no room to back away since they live in such a tiny space. The sand cat was also alone with no other companion inside. Me and my boyfriend didn't get there right as they opened, but we did get there at around 11:45. They were out of many things at the snack stands, and the lines were outrageously long. Many of the snack stands that were in place around the zoo were closed, leaving the few that were open overwhelmed.
I do not hate this zoo. We spent all day there and loved every minute of it!!!
The zoo was so fun. So much to see where you need to split the time up. We really enjoyed ourselves
Hands down amazing zoo great staff great atmosphere
The penguin exhibit was so cool. A lot of new additions! Great weekend activity.
We love the Kansas city zoo!! One thing it could use is in the summer have more areas where your not paying a damn fortune for water or put more fountains up
Got to see the baby red pandas! And the little rhinoceros hornbill babies. Went on an off day so there weren't any lines anywhere. The keeper chats were informative. Had a great time!
We had a wonderful time at the zoo today. Beautiful weather and the animals were neat to see!
The Kansas City Zoo is great but when I see parent's letting there kid's throw stuff into the cages, trying to mess with the animals and not disciplining them. So when animals bite the kids or something the parent's shouldn't complain when they let there kids tail the wild animals letting them do what they want. Smh. When they let there kids throw stuff into the cages that a wild animal shouldn't eat and get them sick. Just says a lot about people and how they teach there kids.
This was a great experience with lots of animals and lots of fun
Great zoo, not too busy and all exhibits are very walkable. Worth bringing the kids to.
Family friendly environment. Workers are nice and friendly. This place is huge. Too much walking for the few exhibits they have. Although it is nicely maintained. Didn't get to ride the boat or Skyride they were both down.
Best zoo ever! With animals separated by country, you can pick which country you want to visit first. They elephants are so impressive. If you want to spend a little extra money, you can take a sky glide over parts of Africa. Worth the money. Also, spend a little extra money for the tram. It is a huge zoo and you will be taken by tram to other parts or else, you are walking. For older folks and little kids it's a lifesaver. The zoo is open year round. The food is a little pricey but that is any kind of amusement park type place. Make it one of your stops this year!
Went to this Zoo for the first time, Was really good IMO!!! Everything is spaced out alot which doesnt make it feel cramped, but you will do sokme walking!! They have some really cool exhibits too!!! Probably will get a membership actually!!
Very good Zoo. We had lots of fun memories. You can bring your own snacks and drinks to use at their picnic tables. Great family day.
Amazing zoo! Great exhibits, friendly staff, and a place that obviously cares deeply about their animals. And nothing can beat having kangaroos hop down the zoo path with you!
KC zoo is a wonderful zoo. Things are spaced out but they have many options for shortening your walk. A sky-lift, train and tram! The penguins are our favorite!
The zoo was fantastic. The African experience was amazing.
Boo at the Zoo was a wonderful unexpected surprise! Zoos in the autumn are gorgeous with the colorful foliage and the cooler temps, although some animals were too chilled to be very active and some things were under construction, it was a lovely visit. 10/10 for the Beatlejuice family-effort costumes I saw!
WE HAPPENED TO GO WHEN ALL THE KIDS & PARENTS WERE OFF WORK FOR GOOD FRIDAY AND THE ZOO WAS PACKED WITH PEOPLE. WE REALLY DID NOT GET TO SEE MUCH BECAUSE OF EVERYONE WAS IN FRONT OF US. WE WILL NEVER DO THAT & WE BOUGHT PASSES FOR THE WHOLE YEAR & IT WAS A MAJOR DRAG!
For the region it sadly seems KC Zoo gets overshadowed by Henry Doorly or St. Louis, which is a shame because KC Zoo has a lot to offer. It is very expansive, clean, and seems to have a new exhibit/area every year; the new penguin and stingray facilities are especially incredible.
My family loves the Kansas City zoo. We have lived in many different states, and the Kansas City zoo is one of my favorites! You can get really close to the exhibits. My kids love the polar bear and penguin exhibit. They just added a new polar bear that is super playful. Also, this year they have added a sting ray exhibit the the kids love!!
The food at this zoo is great too. There is a BBQ place by Australia that is very delicious and you can grab a beer while you are there. :)
Overall this is a great trip with the family while visiting Kansas City!
Great place to see animals! Best time is to come before a storm. The animals were active
Great Zoo, and even during the COVID19 stuff they still accommodated as best as they could.
The atmosphere is awesome there is beautiful animals and continent themed sections. The food is pricey but tastes good.
Fun place and animals are happy and well taken care of. Staff is friendly and say hello to you.
Best Zoo Experience Ever! Beautiful walks, friendly staff, and amazing animals. There is plenty of shade, and lots of water bottle fill/water fountains. Located in the middle of the beautiful Swope Park, this beautiful zoo has such gorgeous landscaping and so much to enjoy. A must see for anyone in Kansas City.
We love coming to this place as family visits my grandson just loves it to death
During covid there was 0 social distancing and a good hundred people and 75% or more didn't wear a mask or keep distance and employees didn't care about it either even though there's reservations...
This is the best zoo accepting of course the San Diego Zoo) ever seen. One really gets to enjoy the animals here. They look so happy, even in captivity, for the most part. I assume that's because they're so well cared for, which is wonderful! A much better experience than anticipated.
What is there to say about the zoo, its awesome. Our Zoo is one of the most interactive in the nation, with Lorakeets, Sting Ray's, and a myriad of other animals you can touch and interact with. The kangaroos running.loose in the Australia section of the zoo are great, as is the sky tram which takes you on a trip through, more specifically over, the Savannah allowing you to see zebras, giraffes, hippopotamus, ostriches, and so many others. Take an afternoon and enjoy.
Very beautiful Zoo. Great scenery, up and close with the animals, great for people that like to exercise. Price to get in isn't horrible. Great workers. If you don't like people, that's ok the Zoo is so big you won't even realize people are around. I definitely recommend checking the KC zoo out.
Wish they would have had signs posted saying the animals were not out before we walked all the way around Africa and only saw just a handful of animals.
Such an amazing place to see and learn about animals. The staff is friendly and extremely polite. They do their best answer any all questions about the animals, the zoo, and all other information. The only thing I'd ask, and this is very minor. Was that they'd somehow figure out a way to bring back the IMAX theater. But as someone who has been coming here since I was a child. This place has been getting better and better with each passing year. Thank you for the absolute lovely experiences.
Love all the animals we saw! Love the new stingrays exhibit! Food is WAY overpriced for the portion you get. I didn't know you could bring in your own food, but I know for next time.
What a blast. We brought our 2 year old here on a gorgeous Spring day, and it couldn't have been more of a great time for the whole family. The zoo is clean, not too crowded, and filled with engaging exhibits. I'd absolutely recommend the Kansas City Zoo for your next date, family day, or general Saturday festivities.
Always a fun place to visit with family. My little one loves riding on the train and zebra tram. Polar bear is the forever favorite of our family. Kids also love to see the tiger, gorillas and cheetahs.
My mom gets passes thus year we was able to celebrate all 3 of my kids birthdays 2 on there acutel brats n one a few weeks early but still fun something special as a family
Love our city's zoo! They've updated it so much since I was a kid. The enclosures are larger and more "natural" feeling. My two year old had a blast!!
What can I say, a staple in my life and my kids childhood! Love all the different areas and so much for my kids to do! Elephants, sky bridge, boat trip is relaxing, flamingos, polar bear and so much more!
Excellent service, wonderful animals. Everyone was so friendly and the animals were happy and healthy. The monkeys were a little bored but, that's monkeys these days.
Really enjoyed the time we spent together with our family.
Make sure to bring good walking shoes. Very beautiful how they landscaped the grounds.
We went to the zoo it was nice to go on a day when it wasn't crowded. Very wonderful place and definitely worth going to.
Great zoo! Lots of space and good exhibits. Animals look healthy and well taken care of!
The Kansas City Zoo is one of the Premiere zoos in the country. It is the one place where kids are always happy to go to. In addition to the animal exhibits, there are great play areas for the kids, and the carousel is always the first stop. I get plenty of exercise walking at the zoo.
What a great, clean, family friendly zoo. Best zoo I have been to! My two yr old boy and gorgeous wife loved every minute of it! As did i. Spent about 2 and a half hrs and didn't even get to the Africa side of the park. We will be going back next weekend.
This zoo is huge! Wear your walking shoes. We did not even get to see everything. There s a great variety of animals. Kind of disappointed in the snakes though; you could own almost all of them as pets (not very scary). The way you have to go about getting tickets is kind of annoying. They should sell tickets at the place where things are (ex: carousel tickets at the carousel).
They take Covid seriously. We had a great time although not all of the exhibits are open. It is worth going to!
Had a blast here! So much to see and explore! They even had a mothers room that was convenient for my sister who is breast feeding
The Kansas City Zoo is a popular destination for animal lovers and families looking for an exciting day out. Located in the heart of Kansas City, this zoo boasts over 200 acres of land and is home to more than 1700 animals from all over the world. With its affordable admission prices, it's no wonder that the Kansas City Zoo is one of the most visited attractions in the area.
One of the things that sets this zoo apart from others is its commitment to conservation and education. The staff at the Kansas City Zoo are dedicated to preserving endangered species and educating visitors about wildlife conservation efforts. They offer a variety of educational programs for children and adults alike, including behind-the-scenes tours, animal encounters, and interactive exhibits.
Visitors can explore several different areas within the zoo, each with its own unique theme. The African section features elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and other animals native to Africa. The Australian section showcases kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and other creatures from Down Under. Other areas include Asia (home to tigers and red pandas), North America (featuring bears and wolves), South America (with jaguars and monkeys), as well as a penguin exhibit.
In addition to viewing animals up close in their habitats or during feeding times throughout the day; visitors can also enjoy various activities such as riding on a tram tour around some parts of the park or taking part in special events like "Zoo Run" which takes place annually where participants run through different parts of zoo while enjoying views of various animals along their route.
The Kansas City Zoo offers something for everyone - whether you're interested in learning about wildlife conservation efforts or just want to have fun with your family while seeing exotic animals up close! With so much to see & do here; it's no wonder why this attraction has become one of KC's most popular destinations year after year!
If you're planning a visit soon; be sure not miss out on some must-see attractions such as: Helzberg Penguin Plaza which houses more than 100 penguins including king penguins & gentoo penguins; Orangutan Canopy which allows visitors an opportunity observe these intelligent primates swinging high above ground level on ropes & vines; Polar Bear Passage where guests can watch polar bears swim underwater through glass walls surrounding their habitat area among many others!
Overall if you are looking for an affordable yet fun-filled day out with your family then look no further than The Kansas City Zoo! It offers plenty opportunities for learning about wildlife conservation efforts while having fun at same time!
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