9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. The Zoo is closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Admission thru Feb 28 is only $5; some animals may not be on exhibit due to weather conditions. Beginning March 1, adults $11; children ages 3-11 $8; seniors $10.
The Kansas City Zoo is located in Swope Park at 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, Missouri. Just off I-435 and US-71 highway, the Zoo is easily accessible from any part of the metropolitan area.
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Inclement weather admission prices are only available at the Zoo and valid only Nov - Feb.
Recreated glaciers, a large sandbox and open spaces along the banks create a Polar BearEnvironment of Fun for digging, plunging and napping. This awesome Arctic adventure creates an interactive public connection to these magnificent northern species through above and below water viewing in the 140,000 gallon pool and a climate controlled viewing area with multiple viewing angles. Host your next cocktail party or intimate dinner reception in the coolest place in town – opening in summer 2010.
Zoo Director Randy Wisthoff adds, "We not only are committed to polar bears and their conservation through education and outreach programs; we are committed to bringing the best Zoo exhibits to the citizens of Kansas City. You (the public) wanted polar bears, and we hope to create the most mesmerizing exhibit for you to enjoy year-round."
A 400 pound, two-year-old male polar bear from the Toledo Zoo will be calling the Kansas City Zoo home. The polar bear will arrive this spring and will be the "star" of the Zoo’s new awesome arctic adventure opening summer of 2010.
The $10 million world-class, mesmerizing Polar Bear project is thanks to the Kansas City, Missouri voters who passed a bond package in 2004 with the promise of bringing these large white bears back to their city. With multiple indoor and outdoor viewing angles, guests will admire these magnificent northern species through 2.25 inch thick glass windows.
Polar bear habitat is quickly shrinking. Zoo’s nationwide are working together to educate and communicate the need to reduce greenhouse gases, reuse our resources and reverse global climate change in order to help polar bear populations as well as other species. Located directly inside the front entrance, the polar exhibit will meet the Manitoba Standards for polar bear husbandry, ensuring that the polar bears receive excellent care both physically and on an enrichment level.
Tropics, an indoor rainforest!
Open May 2009, this new exhibit affords visitors additional indoor exhibit space no matter what the weather. It's Primate-Palooza! Get nose to nose with primates, watch while otters swim underfoot and enjoy the lush tropical surroundings. The action is non-stop!
Located near the Sea Lions, this building is the original Zoo building that opened in 1909 and housed the entire animal collection. It is home to a multitude of animals: Saki monkeys joined by golden lion tamarins, white-cheeked gibbons, small-clawed otters, capybara, and a variety of birds, including crested screamers and toucans, and more.
A plethora of plants emulate the natural surroundings of these tropical animals. There are several varieties of palms and banana plants, vines, Bird of Paradise plants, and for color, orchids and bromeliad. Waterfalls, colorful murals, trees and vines will adorn each exhibit along with a few other favorites.
Visit the Tropics at the Kansas City Zoo!
Silent Stork?
I can’t peep or call like many other birds, so I talk by rattling my beak.
Open May 2009, this new exhibit affords visitors additional indoor exhibit space no matter what the weather. It's Primate-Palooza! Get nose to nose with primates, watch while otters swim underfoot and enjoy the lush tropical surroundings. The action is non-stop! 
keys joined by golden lion tamarins, white-cheeked gibbons, small-clawed otters, capybara, and a variety of birds, including crested screamers and toucans, and more.
