Where
Swope Park, MO
Zoo + animals · Swope Park
Lakeside Nature CenterSwope Park
A free wildlife education stop with native animal exhibits, trails, gardens and public programs.
Go see something wild.
Plan for
About 90 minutes
Planning estimateCost
Free admission
Check current prices ↗Hours & booking
Confirm current hours before you go.
Hours & booking ↗WHAT TO EXPECT
A reason to get out there.
A free wildlife education stop with native animal exhibits, trails, gardens and public programs.
KC SOCIAL TAKE
Make this your first move.
A free wildlife education stop with native animal exhibits, trails, gardens and public programs.
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 90 minutes here, plus travel. This outing can include indoor and outdoor time; check which activity you are booking.
Nature Center building is closed Mondays; trails and gardens have separate access hours.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning.
A better outing.
Nature Center building is closed Mondays; trails and gardens have separate access hours.
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.
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One good idea.
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