Legend: FREE $ (Under $40 for Family of 4) $$ (More than $40 for Family of 4) KC – Kansas City OP – Overland Park Indep - Independence Shwn Msn - Shawnee Mission Grid location (C2, D3) refers to map on pgs. 28-29 Note: Remember to call ahead for current hours & directions for each facility.
Animals & Zoos American Royal Museum
1701 American Royal Ct., KC, MO 816.221.9800 $ C3 www.AmericanRoyal.com Museum is dedicated to agriculture, show animals, a petting zoo and information about the rodeo.
Burroughs Audubon Nature Center and Bird Sanctuary
7300 W. Park Rd., Blue Springs, MO 816.795.8177 Free D4 www.Burroughs.org A library and bird watching center complete with guides to identify local birds, binoculars and great viewing areas. see pg. 15 for ad Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary and Educational Center
3783 Hwy. K68, Louisburg, KS 913.837.5515 $ B5 www.SaveOurSiberians.org A preserve for tigers and a refuge for big cats which are abandoned, neglected or whose owners are unable to care for them. Keepers at Cedar Cove are educated and trained in the care of Large Exotic Felines or “Big Cats.” Their goal is to ensure that all the felines at the facility are maintained in a stress-free environment and are not exploited.
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
13800 Switzer, OP, KS 913.897.2360 Free/$ B5 www.OPKansas.org 12-acre park with farm animals, a dairy barn, a fishing pond, horse-drawn wagon rides, pony rides and more.
Faulkner's Ranch
10600 Raytown Rd., KC, MO 816.761.1234 $-$$ C4 www.FaulknersRanch.com Enjoy hayrides, sleigh rides, trail rides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo and more.
Green Dirt Farm
20363 Mount Bethel Rd., Weston, MO 816.386.2156 Free A1 www.GreenDirtFarm.com Tour the farm and learn about grassfed lambs, sheep, milk and cheeses.
Kansas City Zoo
Faulkner’s Ranch
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NATURE
see pg. 56 for ad
6800 Zoo Dr., KC, MO 816.513.5800 $ C4 www.KansasCityZoo.org In 2010, the KC Zoo welcomed Nikita the polar bear in a state-of-the-art polar bear passage exhibit. In 2011, the African Sky Safari was the newest attraction. And 2012 brought the new Sumatran tiger exhibit. Also visit animals from Africa, Asia, the Tropics and North America. Watch elephants paint or enjoy the sea lion show.
Native Hoofed Animal Enclosure
Fleming Park: US 40 & Woods Chapel Rd., Blue Springs, MO 816.229.8980 Free D4 www.JacksonGov.org View the 110-acre enclosure where elk, buffalo and deer roam freely.
Screamin’ Oaks Farm
18171 W. 198th St., Tonganoxie, KS 913.845.2775 $ A3 Tours are offered of this working farm where children can learn about animals and farming firsthand.
Sea Life Kansas City
see pg. 55 for ad
2475 Grand Blvd., KC, MO 16.471.4386 $$ C3 www.sealifeus.com Discover over 5,000 sea creatures in 30 incredible displays at Kansas City’s aquarium! Come nose to nose with sharks in the underwater tunnel. Experience a touch pool where you can hold a crab and touch a starfish. Learn more about sea life through fun talks and feed shows throughout the day every day!
Kauffman Memorial Gardens
4800 Rockhill Rd., KC, MO 816.932.1200 Free C3 www.PowellGardens.org The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is an exquisite garden featuring fountains and sculptures among lush and colorful flowers.
Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden in Loose Park
5200 Pennsylvania Ave., KC, MO 816.513.7500 Free C3 www.KCMO.org KC's rose garden features hundreds of roses with a fountain as its centerpiece.
Overland Park Arboretum 8909 W. 179th St., OP, KS 913.685.3604 Free - $ B5 www.OPKansas.org Savor beautiful gardens including a Monet garden, a children’s garden and water gardens. Powell Gardens
1609 NW US Hwy. 50, Kingsville, MO 816.697.2600 $ D5 www.PowellGardens.org Set on more than 915 acres, Powell Gardens is a botanical garden with a year-round calendar of special events and classes for the entire family to enjoy.
Nature Centers
Linda Hall Library Urban Arboretum
9406 N. Hwy. 33, Osborn, MO 816.930.3862 $ D1 www.ShattoMilk.com Tour the dairy farm and watch milk processing and bottling firsthand.
5109 Cherry St., KC, MO 816.926.8747 Free C3 www.LindaHall.org Urban garden on UMKC’s campus features a butterfly garden.
Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center
Plants & Gardens
National Agricultural Hall of Fame
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center
Shatto Dairy Farm
Beanstalk Children’s Garden
6917 Kensington, KC, MO 816.931.3877 $ C4 www.KCCG.org Children's garden features educational programs on gardening and nutrition.
630 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, KS 913.721.1075 $ A3 www.AgHallOfFame.com Learn about agriculture in the Heartland. Enjoy train rides, hayrides, tractor tours, special events and more.
4750 Troost Ave., KC, MO 816.759.7300 Free C3 www.MDC.mo.gov Explore the nature center, hiking trail, special programs and more.
1401 NW Park Rd., Blue Springs, MO 816.228.3766 Free D3 www.MDC.mo.gov One of the largest nature centers in the Metro, Burr Oak Woods features hands-on exhibits for children, an aquarium with Missouri fish, live animals and nature trails. KCGOINGPLACES.COM
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