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Kansas City Zoo

6800 Zoo Dr., Swope Park, Kansas City, MO 64132
816-871-5700
Ranked #30 of 74 attractions in Kansas City
4.0 of 5 stars 129 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Description: You need at least a day to explore this expansive zoo that features a 95-acre African environment where more than 400 animals roam.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Des Moines, Iowa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Was a huge ZOO!! If we ever make it back I rather get a membership and take 2 maybe 3 days to see the whole thing .. I loved it had smoking areas and also offered picinic spots thru out the zoo..I didn't like that most of the inside ares wasn't a/c in them.

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Kansas City, Missouri
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I go to the zoo regularly as I am a KC native and a member of the Friends of the Zoo. I just went this weekend and it was a great experience as usual. Every year the zoo improves, and this year they added an indoor bird show called "Soar." I attended this show and it's a chance to get... More

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Lenexa, KS
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The Kansas City Zoo has made strides over the years to provide a more natural habitate for the zoo animals. I always enjoy the zoo.

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Kansas City, Missouri
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Took the kids to the zoo wonderful and clean lots of animals

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Kansas City, Kansas
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Had a great time with family at the zoo. We were 4 adults and a one year old. Only been to Omaha zoo in the last 10 years several times. Was surprised at how nice the KC zoo is. The layout, landscaping, variety were wonderful. We didn't get to see all of it. Next time we want to finish Africa... More

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Maryville, Missouri
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Awful. Went the first time with my senior class and forgot how bad it was. Went again today with my two year old and in 7 years it has not gotten any better. If your close enough go to St. Louis instead, way more to see and much better! I swear these people spent all their money on flamingos and... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The zoo is such a great place to get some exercise and hang out with the animals. Our zoo is really large and it makes you feel good that the animals are being treated well.

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See 9 more reviews by erica h for Kansas City
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102 reviews 102 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I love this zoo - it has changed over the years and the changes have made it better! The walkways are nice, the train and tram are efficient ways to navigate between areas. I love feeding the lorikeets! Love the kangaroos hopping around. My girls love it and I do too! The holiday lights are wonderful!

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Fayetteville, Arkansas
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We only made it half way through the zoo before it closed, because we did not arrive until after noon time. Our son fell asleep, but the adults were disappointed because we wanted to see more! The cost is decent, and worth it to buy the train/tram rides. We all had a blast at the zoo, and the staff was... More

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Kansas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Certainly the KC Zoo doesn't come to mind compared to San Diego but it is still a very nice zoo. Easy to get to and great for the kids. The polar bear always seems to be active swimming around right near the glass which the kids love. The train is fun for them as well and easy to get on... More

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