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GloWild: Legends & Lore presented by Saint Luke's is back at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium once again this fall, featuring a new “Legends & Lore” theme. Visitors will be treated to an enchanting nighttime journey through two distinct loops: the adventure loop, with elements like Atlantis and dinosaurs, and the fantasy loop, which includes an enchanted forest and a fairy garden. The festival, in collaboration with LEKTRIK ART, promises a mile-long spectacle of intricate lighted sculptures.

FOTZ Member Discounts

Early bird tickets are the lowest price of the year for all guests. A special discount will be available to Friends of the Zoo members when regular tickets go on sale August 30. 

Food

Food and beverages will be available for purchase in the Zoo. Beastro Cafe will be open just inside the front entrance and Tuxedo Grill will be open mid-route. Please note that GloWild is a cashless event so please bring a debit or credit card for purchases.

Performances

Special entertainment will be available at the event. Check back soon for more details!

Accessibility

All of our regular Zoo accessibility amenities will be available to rent upon entry. This includes ECV scooters, strollers, wheelchairs, and wagons, as well as our ScooterPal Fur-Wheeler animal-themed electronic scooters. We ask that you reserve your ECV scooters online at least 24 hours in advance.

Cashless Event

GloWild is a cashless event so please bring a debit or credit card for concessions and merchandise.

Parking

As always, parking at the Zoo is free and available in any of the lots near the Zoo's front entrance.

Animal Availability

This event takes place after most of our animals have gone to bed, so the Zoo animals will not be available for viewing. However, the Sobela Ocean Aquarium will be open on Wednesday evenings, and you can enjoy viewing the aquatic animals as part of your GloWild admission.

Weather

GloWild will be held rain or shine, so please dress accordingly. Tickets are nonrefundable but may be used on another night or by another person.

Operating Calendar

Check our GloWild operating calendar to view blackout dates and holiday schedules.