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.. 

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE TO ALL VISITORS: 
We have started major construction of Expedition Asia inside the Zoo. During construction areas of the Zoo may be closed for visitor safety. We will remain open during the construction project. Thank you for your patience during our progress. Our grand opening of this project is scheduled for APRIL 9, 2022.

Home to over 200 amazing animals – from anteater to zebu – 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:
Winter Hours 12 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. begin Nov. 1 - March 31

Open Daily in the Spring/Summer  9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. April 1 until October 31



 
The Zoo is closed Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Sunset Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums; our commitment to the highest level of animal care and guest experience. 

Gift Shop

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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

 - Currently closed due to COVID 19 set to reopen Spring 2022
The Café features a brand-new menu that includes burger and hot dog baskets, slushies, classic snacks like nachos 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
  • Double strollers are available to rent for $5.25 each, single strollers for $4.25 each, and wagons for $3.25 each.   Please sanitize before and after use. 
 *sales tax will be added to admission rate and all booth rentals.

Discounts for seniors and members of the military offered only on annual memberships.

Group Rates & School Visits

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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.

Service Animals


Service animals are welcome at Sunset Zoo and we appreciate any advance notice, but it is not required. All service animals must be certified, easily identified by their vests and remain on a secure lead at all times.