Kansas Zoos
Brit Spaugh Zoo
Brit Spaugh Zoo opened its doors in 1952. There are two parts to this small zoo. The main part is from when it first opened and everything is outdated. However, everything is under construction and is being updated for a... Read more
Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory And Sanctuary
The Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory and Sanctuary officially opened its doors in 2000. This zoo houses several types of big cats including tigers, lions, bobcats, leopards, and more. Although it is mainly for big cats, you will see a few... Read more
Clay Center Zoo
The Clay Center Zoo is located across from a utility park and is actually called the Clay Center Zoo and Utility Park. The zoo has free admission and is open from 9 am to 8 pm. It has a park... Read more
David Traylor Zoo of Emporia
The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia has free admission. Visitors can walk through to see the smaller animals and can also walk across the street if they wish to see the bigger animals. People can also drive by and see... Read more
Eagle Valley Raptor Center
The Eagle Valley Raptor Center officially started out in 1998 by taking in over 100 birds of prey such as Eagles, Hawks, and Owls. However, the zoo didn’t officially open until 2003 after zoo owners bought 20 acres of land... Read more
Hedricks Exotic Animal Farm
Hedrick’s Exotic Animal Farm is an animal farm that allows for visitors to get up close and personal with the exotic and domestic animals. Some of the animals include donkey’s, camel’s, kangaroo’s, zebra’s, giraffe’s, and much more. They allow for... Read more
Hutchinson Zoo
Hutchinson Zoo opened its doors in 1986 and sits on 9 acres of land. This zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. They currently have 160 animals with most of them being native to Kansas and one... Read more
Insect Zoo at Kansas State
The Insect Zoo at Kansas State opened its doors in 1999. Visitors can see the different insects at Kansas State University by visiting the old barn on the campus. When visiting the insect zoo you will get to see many... Read more
Lee Richardson Zoo
The Lee Richardson Zoo was founded in 1927 by the city when Lee Richardson, the park and zoo superintendent as well as the chief of police at the time brought in a couple of skunks. The zoo was later named... Read more
Prairie Park Nature Center
The Prairie Park Nature Center sits on 71 acres. This zoo has more species than other zoos that call themselves zoo attractions. You can find a prairie, a lake, a study pond, and trails. The trails are both paved, which... Read more
Ralph Mitchell Zoo
The Ralph Mitchell Zoo resides in Riverside Park which sits on 100 acres and also includes playgrounds, an aquatic center, a miniature train, a carousel, miniature golf, a lighted fountain, and picnic areas. Riverside also includes five buildings that are... Read more
Rolling Hills Zoo
Rolling Hills Zoo includes many different species for visitors to visit with. At this zoo, you can see a rare white camel, an Indian rhino, and much more. This zoo includes 105 different species of animals. The Rolling Hills Zoo... Read more
Safari Zoological Park
The Safari Zoological Park is actually a private zoo. There are many different animals to see here including lions, tigers, bears, leopards, primates, wolves, and much more. Since their hours are a little irregular and they do not open during... Read more
Sedgwick County Zoo
The Segwick County Zoo is an accredited wildlife center of the AZA. It was started in 1971 by the Segwick County Zoological Society. It includes 2,500 animals from over 500 different species. It now ranks as the number one tourist... Read more
Sunset Zoo
The Sunset Zoo, which is also known as the Sunset Zoological Park, is home to over 300 different animals from over 100 different species. This zoo was actually started in 1929 but the official opening date was not until 1933.... Read more
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Tanganyika Wildlife Park opened its doors to the public in 2008. Before opening to the public, this zoo was a private one. Visitors can actually get up close and personal with the wildlife to feed the animals which include lemurs,... Read more
Topeka Zoo
The Topeka Zoo used to be called the Topeka Zoological Park. The zoo opened its doors within Gage Park in 1933 and has many animal exhibits with 300 different animals. Over the years after it first opened a number of... Read more
Wright Park Zoo
The Wright Park Zoo has about 126 animals from about 30 or more different species. This zoo’s history can be dated all the way to 1926 when the zoo in the park brought in two African Lions to go along... Read more







