Where
6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132
Seasonal activities · Swope Park
Boo at the ZooSwope Park
Tiny costumes. Big animal energy. A family Halloween outing with trick-or-treating and a whole zoo to explore.
Worth leaving the couch for.
Plan for
About 180 minutes
Planning estimateCost
Tickets / activity fees
Check current prices ↗Hours & booking
Confirm current hours before you go.
Hours & booking ↗WHAT TO EXPECT
A reason to get out there.
Tiny costumes. Big animal energy. A family Halloween outing with trick-or-treating and a whole zoo to explore.
KC SOCIAL TAKE
Make this your first move.
Tiny costumes. Big animal energy. A family Halloween outing with trick-or-treating and a whole zoo to explore.
More to do in Swope Park →BEST FOR
Find your kind of fun.
- Friends and families
- Making an outing of it
Suggested for preschool families, school-age children, teens, adults. These are editorial suggestions; venue participation and admission rules still apply.
THE GAME PLAN
Leave a little breathing room.
Allow about 180 minutes here, plus travel. Check the forecast before making this your anchor.
October 24–25, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Halloween activities are included with zoo admission or membership. Check costume guidance and current tickets.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning.
A better outing.
October 24–25, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Halloween activities are included with zoo admission or membership. Check costume guidance and current tickets.
Check this location’s visitor information ↗AMENITIES & ACCESS
Check your must-haves.
Check parking, step-free access, seating and any participation needs with the venue before booking.
Confirm with the venue ↗Picture your next outing.
GETTING THERE
Make your next move.
NEARBY SUGGESTIONS
While you’re in the area.
More in Swope Park; these are area suggestions, not measured walking distances.
Lakeside Nature Center
A free wildlife education stop with native animal exhibits, trails, gardens and public programs.
Swope Park · About 90 minutes
Swope Park
Give the city day some green space. Pick a park area, stretch your legs and let the afternoon breathe.
Swope Park · About 90 minutes
Kansas City Zoo + Aquarium
Give this one room in the day. There’s a whole lot of exploring to do.
Swope Park · About 180 minutes
MAKE A DAY OF IT
One good idea.
A whole day ahead.
Grab a bite. Find a little treat. Leave room for a shopping detour. Check each stop’s area and hours before you go.
Dos de Oros
Eat
Mexican in South Kansas City. Find the table that fits your plans.
South Kansas City · About 60 minutes
Betty Rae's Ice Cream - Waldo
Coffee & dessert
Ice Cream in Waldo.
Waldo · About 30 minutes
a store named STUFF
Shop
Gifts + Kids. Make room for a little discovery.
Brookside Shops · About 45 minutes