Week 7 Activity
Activity – Visit a Zoo Zoological centers are perfect places to learn about wildlife, both local and exotic. They work to support the conservation of wildlife and wild places, as well as provide education and entertainment to the public.
Kansas has a number of zoos and wildlife centers to visit to learn more about animals from knowledgeable individuals, such as zoologists, people who study animals and animal behaviors, wildlife conservationists, or other professionals. Plan your visit today. We recommend calling each zoo or animal sanctuary for hours, prices, and to learn if tours are available.
Here is the list of the zoos and animal parks in Kansas by region:
Northeast Kansas City Zoo 202-acre zoo located in Swope Park, home to more than 1,300 animals. Although located in Missouri, perfect for patrons in the KC Metropolitan and surrounding areas. 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132 1-816-595-1234
Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory & Education Center Preserve for tigers and refuge for other big cats. Tours by appointment. 3783 Hwy K68, Louisburg, KS 66053 1-913-837-5515 Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Agricultural and history center featuring a farm animal petting zoo. 13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221 1-913-897-2360 Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center Located in Gage park. Home to nearly 400 animals and includes a children’s petting zoo. 635 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66606 1-785-368-9180
Southeast Safari Zoological Park Private zoo with animals from all over. Guided tour. Route 1, Box 158D, Caney, KS 67333 1-620-515-2885 David Traylor Zoo of Emporia One of the nation’s smallest accredited zoos with over 400 specimens of animals. 75 Soden Rd, Emporia, KS 66801 1-620-341-4365
Ralph Mitchell Zoo Home of Monkey Island, one of the zoos most popular exhibits and birthplace of Miss Able, rhesus monkey famous for her successful trip to space. 400 Mickey Mantle Way, Independence, KS 67301 1-620-332-2500
South Central Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and Buffalo Tour Features roaming buffalo and elk and over 100 species of birds identified. Tours by reservation. 2565 Pueblo Rd, Canton, KS 67428 1-620-628-4592 Eagle Valley Raptor Center Provides care for injured and orphaned Kansas birds of prey to be released back into the wild and homes to many that cannot. Guided tours are available. 927 N 343rd St W, Cheney, KS 67025 1-316-393-0710 Tanganyika Wildlife Park Named the most interactive wildlife park in the Midwest. Features over 400 animals, including a number or rare and endangered species. Reservations required. 1000 S. Hawkins Lane, Goddard, KS 67052 1-316-794-8954 Hutchinson Zoo Experience native Kansas animals living in naturalistic habitats. 6 Emerson Loop E, Hutchinson, KS 67501 1-620-694-2672
Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm and Bed & Breakfast Inn Provides family entertainment where groups of all sizes can meet and interact with the animals. 7910 N Roy L Smith Rd, Nickerson, KS 67561 1-620-422-3296
Kansas Wildlife Exhibit Focused on native Kansas animals, the exhibit features of 25 species in naturalistic cages. 700 Nims, Central Riverside Park, Wichita, KS 67203 1-316-337-9211
Sedgwick County Zoo Learn more about some of the wildest animals from around the world. 5555 Zoo Blvd, Wichita, KS 67212 1-316-660-9453 Southwest Lee Richardson Zoo & Safari Shoppe Fun and educational zoo with over 300 animals in over 50 acres. Tours and programs available at no cost through the education division. Free to pedestrians. 312 E Finnup Dr, Finnup Park, Garden City, KS 67846 1-620-276-1250 Wright Park and Zoo Accreditation with the Zoological Association of America in 2010, this zoo houses about 126 animals, featuring species from almost every continent. 71 S Second Avenue, Dodge City, KS 67801 1-620-225-8160 North Central K-State Insect Zoo Learn all about creepy crawlies at this zoo. KSU Gardens are just outside. 1500 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66506 1-785-532-2847 Sunset Zoo A 26-acre park with over 200 animal species to begin your wildlife adventure. Open 360 days a year. 2333 Oak St, Manhattan, KS 66502 1-785-587-2737 Rolling Hills Zoo and Wildlife Museum Park and museum featuring more than 350 animals in the park and a journey around the world presented by the museum. Closed only 4 days a year. 625 N Hedville Rd, Salina, KS 67401 1-785-827-9488