Kansas City - Swope Park
Swope Park at 1,772 acres, is the second-largest city park in the United States, it was constructed in 1896. The land was donated by millionaire Thomas H. Swope. Swope Park is home to two golf courses; the Lakeside Nature Center; sporting areas for softball, soccer, rugby, Frisbee and more; horseback-riding trails; picnic and fishing areas; and scenic hiking trails as well as a zoo and IMAX theater.
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Kansas City Zoological Park
Exhibits at the Kansas City Zoological Park include the Great Ape House, Tropical Habitat Building, Elephant Sanctuary and Wolf Pack Woods. The zoo is home to 900 animals from six continents.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 11.50 |
| Senior over 55 | $ 10.50 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 8.50 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Discounts on
Tuesday
Parking
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Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Sprint IMAX Theater (Closed Permanently)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The Sprint IMAX© Theatre is located at the entrance to the Kansas City Zoological Park. Nature and adventure films from exotic locations around the world are presented.
The Sprint IMAX© Theatre is located at the entrance to the Kansas City Zoological Park. Nature and adventure films from exotic locations around the world are presented.
