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The timber entrance gate of the Kansas City Zoo with its large blue 'Kansas City Zoo' lettering and visitors on the plaza.
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Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium opened in 1909 in Swope Park, in the south-east of Kansas City, and covers 202 acres. Its African section has elephants, lions, giraffes and cheetahs, Helzberg Penguin Plaza houses four penguin species, and the Sobela Ocean Aquarium, with ocean and reef displays, opened in 2023.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:30–16:00

Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source kansascityzoo.org

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon09:30–16:00
Tue09:30–16:00
Wed09:30–16:00
Thu09:30–16:00
Fri09:30–16:00
Sat09:30–16:00
Sun09:30–16:00

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:30–16:00.

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