Jackson and Clay County Resident Benefits

Jackson and Clay County, Missouri Residents,
Thank you for supporting the Zoo
through the Zoological Tax District

All residents of Jackson and Clay Counties receive discounted Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) memberships which include discounts on special events, educational programs, camps and classes.  Click here for FOTZ membership pricing for residents of Jackson and Clay Counties. The membership discount benefit starts today!

Residents of Jackson and Clay Counties, with proof of residency receive discounted daily admission to the Zoo.  These prices are $5 for adults, $4.50 for seniors and $4 for children ages 3-11. (Only $3 November through February.)

The Zoo will be free for Jackson and Clay County residents four days during each calendar year. In 2013, these days are: Sunday, April 7; Saturday, June 29; Sunday, July 28; and Saturday, October 12.

Jackson and Clay County residents have a dedicated “Zoomobile,” one per county, which will bring zoological experiences into the schools, libraries and community centers and other public events in Jackson and Clay Counties. Reservations can be made at least 4 weeks ahead of time for your Zoomobile experience.  One session per year is free; added bookings will be at our regular fees. 816.513.5723 or education@fotzkc.org

Each classroom in Jackson and Clay County may book one free Zoomobile program per school year. A minimum of 4 weeks lead time is requested to schedule your program. 816.513.5723 or education@fotzkc.org   

Each classroom in Jackson and Clay County will receive free admission when making an advanced reservation to visit the Kansas City Zoo. 816.513.5723 or education@fotzkc.org

Each school district in Jackson and Clay Counties will receive fully sponsored field trips, including bus transportation stipends, for 2^nd, 4^th and 8^th grades.   In addition, those grades will receive free ZooEd programming as it is developed, starting with 2^nd grade, both at the Zoo and in their classrooms. Until that program curriculum is developed, they may request one of any of our existing grade-level zoomobile programs to come out to the school.  816.513.5723 or education@fotzkc.org