The Kansas City zoo is not your average zoo.
The variety of animals and well kept exhibits within the Kansas City Zoo is outstanding! They not only have animals they have rides as well! There is a safari styled boat ride, an African Sky Safari sky ride, a train and a tram that take you through different parts of the zoo showing different unique perspectives of their amazing animals .
The zoo was well staffed and there were many employees that we’re glad to point us in any direction and teach us about the animals. They were truly passionate about their animals and we learned a lot.
Explore Africa and Australia!
You get to explore Australia, Africa and more. You simultaneously learn about the animals and their natural habitats around the world. The kid zone is also awesome! There is a fun playground, a Discovery Barn and many fun things for kids and parents to have fun doing while learning!
Here are 5 tips to make your visit even better!
5. Plan to spend a full day at the Zoo there is a bunch to see and do so its important to have enough time.
4. Look over the map for feeding times and shows, there are some very intelligent and friendly zoo keepers and entertaining shows.
3. Bring some money for the rides, there is not only a Merry-go-round Carousal but there is also a Train, Boat Ride, Sky Ride and Tram.
2. Try to see the Polar Bear when you first arrive, if he is not out check back on your way to the exit. (At our visit he was far back resting when we arrived but when we walked by when leaving he was out taking a swim!)
1. Bring a stroller even if you have a older toddler, there is a lot of walking and even the “big kids” will get tired.
Here is our Snapchat Story from our day at the KC ZOO!
Here is a map of the KC Zoo!
For more information on the Kansas City Zoo visit the Official KC Zoo Website!
For more fun around Kansas City check out our Worlds of Fun Post!
Have you visited Kansas City Zoo?
What was you experience like?
Please let us know in the comments below!
I´m no big friend of zoo in general. i always think about the animals being stuck there. but this ones seems quite freindly and nice.
Nice looking zoo! It’s been ages since I’ve been to one.
Never visited the KC zoo. When I saw the post, it made me think of ROCKY, lol. I have been to Kansas City, but when I was there, I mainly focused on the historical sites.
Sounds like a great zoo! The shows are usually my favorite part of visiting zoos. I’ve been to Kansas City before but never the zoo there.
Wow. Would love to try this one of these days. Boating all through the trip would be totally amazing! 🙂 🙂 : )
I love visiting the zoo every time we go to a new place! Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing!
Nice zoo.. Sounds like a must visit place with kids..
My family loves to visit various zoo and this one looks really nice and fun. Thanks for sharing.
Looks like a great place to visit with kids. Loved the idea that rides show you through the different perspective of animals. Would love to see the polar bear.
Great post. I love the zoo especially for kids! As a teacher I think its so important to educate kids about animals and how some just aren’t pets. Good on you for checking back on the polar bear! He was always my favorite at the Bronx Zoo when I was younger.
I am not a fan of zoo, but I understand why some people might like it. Your tips make sense and helpful for everyone who may want to visit this zoo, especially with kids. It is interesting to see that this zoo can also “bring” you to Africa and Australia. Ah, and Polar bears!
Good tips. But I would personally prefer to see the animals and birds in their natural habitats.
It is good that there were many activities and places helping you to actually learn while having fun. I usually have mixed feelings when it comes to zoos but it is great to hear that the employees are passionate about their work and taking care of the animals 🙂