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SWOPE PARK

Zoo Day & a Starlight Show

Spend the day with the animals in Swope Park, then see a show at the outdoor theatre across the road.

About $82–$306 for two5 hrs 40 minSchedule-dependent
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Map of the stops for Zoo Day & a Starlight ShowA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, the start. Stop 2, Starlight Theatre, 0.5 miles from stop 1, 10 min walk. The route is about 0.5 miles end to end.Swope Park10 min walkSTART Kansas City Zoo & AquariumStarlight Theatre12N0.1 miZoo Day & a Starlight ShowMuseumMusicWalkStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.5 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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The stops

  1. Kansas City Zoo & AquariumCheck the season's hours and ticket price.about 180 min · 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132 · hours freshly checked · then 10 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Starlight TheatreStarlight is an outdoor theatre in Swope Park. Buy tickets for a show that is running.about 150 min · 4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO 64132Website Google Maps Apple Maps
A white and gray pied imperial pigeon on a branch at the Kansas City Zoo
Photo: Dr. Jamfish · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The outdoor stage and seats at Starlight Theatre
Photo: Duedate2010 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

How the night flows

The zoo closes at 4 or 5pm and Starlight shows start in the evening, so plan a snack in between. Starlight runs mostly in the warm months.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Parking at the zoo is listed as free; confirm at the theatre.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Outdoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Show times: Check Starlight Theatre for a real show on your night before relying on the timeline.

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 17, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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