Kansas families and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to embark on an unforgettable statewide zoo adventure with the launch of the new KaZOO Wild Adventure Passport program — a collaborative initiative among the seven Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoos in Kansas, including Sunset Zoo in Manhattan.
The KaZOO Wild Adventure Passport program encourages guests to explore all seven participating Kansas zoos while celebrating wildlife conservation this summer.
Participating AZA-accredited Kansas zoos include:
- David Traylor Zoo – Emporia
- Hutchinson Zoo – Hutchinson
- Lee Richardson Zoo – Garden City
- Rolling Hills Zoo – Salina
- Sedgwick County Zoo – Wichita
- Sunset Zoo – Manhattan
- Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center – Topeka
Participants can download a KaZOO Wild Adventure Passport from the website of any participating zoo (Sunset Zoo – sunsetzoo.com) or pick one up at the Sunset Zoo ticket booth. Guests ages 3 and older can receive one passport per person and collect a special passport stamp and gift at each zoo they visit.
Once all seven zoo stamps have been collected, participants may submit their completed passport to be entered into the KaZOO Wild Adventure Grand Prize Drawing. Three grand prize winners will be selected on September 14, 2026, with each winner receiving a special animal encounter experience at the participating KaZOO zoo of their choice.
Zoo members can make their adventure even more rewarding. When purchasing a membership at any participating AZA-accredited Kansas zoo, members will receive reciprocal admission discounts at every other participating AZA Kansas zoo. For more information about Sunset Zoo memberships, please visit https://sunsetzoo.com/3692/Become-a-FOSZ-Member.
The KaZOO Wild Adventure Passport not only promotes family exploration and tourism across Kansas, but also highlights the important conservation work taking place at accredited zoos throughout the state.
For more information and to download your KaZOO Wild Adventure Passport, visit https://sunsetzoo.com/3975/KAZOO-Passport-2026 or the website of any participating Kansas AZA-accredited zoo.
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About Sunset Zoo
Home to more than 150 amazing animals, Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo offers a close-up view of some of nature’s most fascinating wonders, including hyenas, cheetahs, flamingos, and a jumping and hooting array of primates found throughout the 26-acre park. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in 1989, Sunset Zoo is committed to upholding the highest standards of animal care and providing a fun, safe, and educational family experience. More about the AZA can be found here.
Sunset Zoo is open 360 days a year. Summer hours daily, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Zoo is located at 2333 Oak Street. The Zoo is tucked inside the residential area near Manhattan High School’s West Campus.
Learn more by visiting www.sunsetzoo.com, calling 785-587-2737, or following the Zoo on social media.
About the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA)
Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, animal welfare, education, science and recreation. AZA is setting the global gold standard, accrediting 254 of the top zoos, aquariums and related facilities in 12 countries. Look for the AZA accreditation logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you and a better future for all living things. The AZA is a leader in saving species and your link to helping animals all over the world. To learn more, visit www.aza.org.
