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The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is home to more than 1,700 animals, representing more than 200 species. Get to know them here, then come and meet them in person at the Zoo!
Sep 1, 2023 · The Sobela Ocean Aquarium at The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium opens Friday, after a decade of planning. The 650,000-gallon attraction, named for the grandchildren of Shirley and Barnett...
Vision: The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, with its world-class exhibits and exceptional programs, attracts visitors from around the world and families from close to home. Mission: The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium connects all people to each other and the natural world to promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation.
The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is a 202-acre (82 ha) zoo founded in 1909 and is located in Swope Park at 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, Missouri, in the United States. The zoo has a Friends of the Zoo program to help promote the work of the zoo which sees over one million visitors a year.
Explore our animals -- use the Zoo map to find your favorites at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is located in historic Swope Park with easy access from I-435 and 71 Highway. We're just minutes from downtown, the Country Club Plaza, and surrounding metro cities. Get Directions. Seasonal Hours & More. March - October. Monday-Friday. 9:30 am - 4 pm. Saturday-Sunday. 9:30 am - 5 pm. November - February. Open Daily.
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. MORE TO KNOW.
