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Hours & Admission
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Spring/Summer Hours
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Daily
(Spring/Summer dates April 1 - October 31)
Fall/Winter Hours
12 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Daily
(Fall/Winter dates November 1 - March 31)
We will continue to maintain quality health precautions to ensure public safety from COVID-19.
EXPEDITION ASIA IS NOW OPEN!
Home to over 150 amazing animals – from anteater to wallaby – Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, KS offers up-close views of amazing animals including wallaby, otters, leopards and a jumping, hooting array of primates.
Days of Operation:
Open Daily in the Spring/Summer 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Winter Hours 12 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. begin Nov. 1 - March 31
The Zoo is closed Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
OPEN 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily until winter hours begin November 1. Gift shop winter hours are 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Zoo's gift shop is open year round when the Zoo is open. Snacks are available for purchase in the gift shop.
Half-price admission is available for groups of 20 people or more with two weeks advance notice required. Additional discounts for school groups and 501c3 non-profits available. Learn more about group and school visits. Special programming is also available to enhance your visit.
Days of Operation:
Open Daily in the Spring/Summer 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
April 1 until October 31
Winter Hours 12 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. begin Nov. 1 - March 31
The Zoo is closed Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Gift Shop
-OPEN 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily until winter hours begin November 1. Gift shop winter hours are 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Zoo's gift shop is open year round when the Zoo is open. Snacks are available for purchase in the gift shop.
Expedition Café
- NOW OPEN WEEKENDSThe Café features a brand-new menu that includes burger and hot dog baskets, slushies, classic snacks like nactos and soft pretzels, yogurt, Dippin' Dots and more!
Admission
Daily Admission
- Adults (13+): $6.00 per person
- Children (ages 3-12): $4.00 per person
- Infants (2 & under): Free
- Friends of Sunset Zoo Members: Free
Rentals
Double strollers are available to rent for $5.25 each, single strollers for $4.25 each, and wagons for $3.25 each. Purchase at Gift Shop.
Discounts for seniors and members of the military offered only on annual memberships.
Group Rates & School Visits
-Half-price admission is available for groups of 20 people or more with two weeks advance notice required. Additional discounts for school groups and 501c3 non-profits available. Learn more about group and school visits. Special programming is also available to enhance your visit.