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Kansas City Zoo

  • Address 6700 Zoo Drive
    Swope Park
    Kansas City, MO 64132
    United States
  • Phone number+1 816 513 5700

This zoo is a must-see for children and adults interested in getting back to nature. This sprawling park, which attracts 700,000 visitors annually, is divided into sections named for areas of the world, from Africa and Austraila to Farmland USA. Visitors can walk the 202-acre park or ride trams from one place to another. There is also a guided train tour that allows one to see the highlights of the park.

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 by  Robin .  on  2008-09-12

It's big and a lot of fun for everyone!

 by  JoAnna F.  on  2009-01-28

It is a really fun place to take the kids for the day.

 by  Ruth F.  on  2009-07-16

I go to zoos all over the place, and I have to say this was one of the best for sheer size! They seem to have acres and acres of room for their...

Trekaroo Reviews (1 Review) Top

Kansas City Zoo

 by  Julianne  on  2009-07-23

Overall, the Kansas City Zoo is a great place to take the family. Divided into sections--Africa and Australia--it can take quite a bit of walki...

Trip Advisor Reviews (13 Reviews see all) Top

“$600.00 trip to the zoo”

 by  Teresa2614  on  2006-09-25

We visited the zoo today. While we were there i will say they have made it easier to see the animals. However the Zoo Is in a horrible part of ...

“Bring walking shoes, water and binoculars”

 by  guyfromkansas  on  2007-09-02

A few of the previous reviewers said they had been to many zoos, and Kansas City's is the best. I just don't get this at all. St. Louis and Oma...

“Agreed.. Worst Zoo I've ever been too!!!”

 by  A TripAdvisor Member  on  2005-09-10

This zoo is located in the worst part of town and if your brave enough to enter the zoo you get rewarded with miles and miles of walking in a h...

“Love the Zoo!”

 by  Hfam  on  2007-05-29

This was one of the best zoo's we've ever been to... and we've been to many zoo's around the world. The zoo is large with many things to see an...

“Save your money and time...”

 by  rwethereyet4  on  2008-05-18

1) The snack staff were awful. By 12pm most places were already out of items like bottled water. 2) Walk, walk, and MORE walk! 3) IF you're luc...

“Worst Zoo Ever”

 by  A TripAdvisor Member  on  2005-05-14

If you goal is walk, walk, walk and not see animals up close - then this is your zoo. Vast open areas of land - great for animals (what little ...

Yahoo Travel Reviews (29 Reviews see all) Top

um... no

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2004-11-21

i thought your zoo was dirty, and needs to be kept cleaner.

Very spread out

 by  bearcatprof  on  2007-10-05

While it is good to have so much space for the larger animals, this zoo is much more spread out than any other I've visited and made for a very...

We will be back very soon!!

 by  Pamela  on  2005-09-26

Love the improvements!I wish they would add more places to eat!At the Imax please add more holiday movies.We are friends of the Zoo and will al...

So much fun!!

 by  Jazzy  on  2005-09-26

We love the zoo!! We had a great time going. Was awesome getting to see the Lion Cubs and the White Tiger. Also really enjoyed the staff tha...

Get some exercise while you're there!

 by  Emily Bonnell  on  2005-09-26

The Kansas City Zoo is a great place to go on the weekends and get some exercise while getting to enjoy some great scenery! The zoo is separate...

Annual Trip

 by  ADawn  on  2005-09-26

We make this our annual family trip! It is a very large park with lots of walking, but it's well worth it. The environment of the animals and...

CitySearch Reviews (1 Review) Top

Roam the world and see its native wildlife on 200 acres at one of the country's largest zoos.

 by  Contributor  on  2003-08-14

Facts With over 200 acres and hundreds of animals, this is the 10th largest zoo in the country. Wear a good pair of walking shoes and pla

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