Where
Swope Park, MO
Family · Swope Park
Kansas City Zoo + AquariumSwope Park
Give this one room in the day. There’s a whole lot of exploring to do.
Small humans. Big plans.
Plan for
About 180 minutes
Planning estimateCost
Tickets / activity fees
Check current prices ↗Hours & booking
Check current hours before you go.
Hours & booking ↗WHAT TO EXPECT
A reason to get out there.
The Kansas City Zoo + Aquarium is a larger outing in Swope Park. Explore animal exhibits and the Sobela Ocean Aquarium; the three-hour estimate is an initial planning allowance.
KC SOCIAL TAKE
Make this your first move.
Give this one breathing room. Choose the parts your crew most wants to see, and avoid a tight reservation immediately afterward.
More to do in Swope Park →BEST FOR
Find your kind of fun.
- Friends and families
- A shared activity with time to linger
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.
Suggested visit length. Check the official site for current hours, prices, age rules and reservations.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning.
A better outing.
Check current admission, hours and the day’s activity schedule. Plan around weather and walking needs, and confirm any separately priced experiences.
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
Boo at the Zoo
Tiny costumes. Big animal energy. A family Halloween outing with trick-or-treating and a whole zoo to explore.
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