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Sunset Zoo

SunsetZoo.com / Home to 150+ animals & open 360 days a year! $6.00 adult/$4.00 child 2 & under free. Sunset Zoo is an official City of Manhattan page.
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Home to over 150+ amazing animals - from anteater to wallaby - Manhattan's Sunset Zoo offers an up-close view to some of nature's most fascinating wonders, including tigers, leopards, flamingos and a jumping, hooting array of primates! Comment Policy: http://bit.ly/29Af6JB | Privacy Policy: cityofmhk.com/privacy

12/08/2024

Just when you think you are safe… the warranty callers start recruiting super cute red pandas. We must say, she’s pretty convincing!

12/06/2024

🎁 Give the Gift of Wildlife Wonder! 🎁

Looking for a unique and meaningful holiday gift? Sunset Zoo has something special for everyone on your list:

🐾 Memberships: A gift that keeps on giving all year long! Unlimited visits, exclusive member perks, and a wild adventure for the whole family. (www.sunsetzoo.com/259/Purchasing-Renewing)

🦒 Zoo Parent: Adopt an animal for your loved one! They'll receive an adoption certificate and the joy of supporting their favorite species. (www.sunsetzoo.com/472/Zoo-Parent-Program)

🎨 Animal Artwork: Bring home one-of-a-kind art created by our talented animal residents. Each piece is a masterpiece! (www.sunsetzoo.com/486/ZOOCasso-Animal-Art)

🌟 VIP Encounters: Give the unforgettable experience of a behind-the-scenes animal encounter. Perfect for the wildlife lover in your life! (www.sunsetzoo.com/530/VIP-Encounters)

Shop today via your Park & Rec account or give us a jingle and make your holiday gift unforgettable!

12/06/2024

We have some spots left for our first Parents Day Out tomorrow!

Have a day to get some holiday tasks checked off your list!

Children ages K-5th grade will spend the day full of fun activities. animal talks, and pizza lunch!

Hours of the day are 9 am - 3 pm. You can register at www.sunsetzoo.com or by calling our office today!

🎁 Parents, need some time to get your holiday shopping done? 🎁

Let us take care of the kids while you tackle that gift list! Join us for Parents' Day Out at Sunset Zoo on Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Spaces are limited, so sign up today via your Parks & Rec account for a stress-free shopping day! 🎄

12/04/2024

It's International Cheetah Day & World Wildlife Conservation Day!

Here are some FAST facts about Cheetahs:
💨 Cheetahs can get up to 70 mph within 3 seconds of running, but they can only hold that speed up to 30 seconds at a time. To be able to run that fast, they have an enlarged heart, lungs, and liver!
🐾 Cheetahs claws are not retractable like other cats.
🗣 Cheetahs do not roar, but they do mew, chirp, and bark!

How does Sunset Zoo support wild Cheetahs? We work to raise funds and donate all proceeds directly to the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). The CCF works to develop best practices that benefit the entire ecosystem upon which the Cheetah depends. For more information, visit our website: www.sunsetzoo.com/524/Species-Specific-Efforts

📸: Keeper Jess

12/03/2024

Is the lack of sunlight giving you a case of the seasonal sads? If you come learn what resources there are to be had, surely your seasonal blues won’t be so bad.
Join us at Manhattan Brewing Company on December 11th as we explore the serotonin-boosting organizations in MHK! 🧬🧪🍻

12/03/2024

As we kick off Giving Tuesday, we are incredibly thankful to be included as part of the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Holiday Giving Guide.

Some of our most immediate needs include creating shade structures for our animals that do not have immediate access to shade.

We also noticed a dramatic increase to the need for our visitors to have access to shade spots as well.

We are thankful for all the support from the community and encourage you to read more about our need.

If you have any specific questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

🎁 The GMCF Holiday Giving Guide is Now Open! 🎁

This holiday season, make a meaningful impact in our community by supporting local nonprofits through the GMCF Holiday Giving Guide. Explore urgent needs and discover how your generosity can create real change.

From education to social services, health, and the arts, there are countless ways to give back and make this season brighter for everyone.

📅 Don’t wait—start giving today!
👉 https://www.mcfks.org/holiday-giving-guide

12/02/2024

First evening of FREE Holiday Lights starts tonight! Come see us!

✨🌟 Gleaming Evenings at Sunset Zoo! 🌟✨

Experience the magic of the holidays with an evening stroll through Sunset Zoo's twinkling holiday lights—for FREE! Join us for four evenings filled with festive cheer and dazzling lights.

📅: December 2-5
🕰: 5:00-7:00 PM
🎫: FREE, donations are welcome for "Zoo For All"

12/02/2024

Special concession stand and gift shop perks this December for Friends of Sunset Zoo members! Check them out!

12/02/2024

Chasing sunsets with Suni! 🐾🌅

📸: Keeper Tori

12/01/2024

✨🌟 Gleaming Evenings at Sunset Zoo! 🌟✨Experience the magic of the holidays with an evening stroll through Sunset Zoo's t...

12/01/2024

We are still here until 8 pm but what a wonderful first night of Santa’s Luminary Trail! Thank you to all of our sponsors, families and community members who have supported this event!

The event continues tomorrow evening and tickets are still available! www.sunsetzoo.com

Happy Holidays!

11/30/2024

It’s Santa's Luminary Trail weather! Santa, Mrs. Claus and everyone love the holiday touch of snow for our event!

Tickets are still available, and we would love to see you! S’mores station, inside activities, outside lights and lots of hot chocolate and coffee and treats!

Join us!

Santa is starting to check his list, and will be visiting Sunset Zoo during Santa's Luminary Trail on November 30 and December 1. If you don't have your tickets yet, get them now while you can!

Come enjoy new lights at Sunset Zoo's African Trail, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and the elves, and enjoy treats and arts and crafts for the entire family!

The event is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each evening and you can purchase tickets online at www.sunsetzoo.com or by calling our ticket office at 785-587-2737.

We can't wait to celebrate the holidays with you!

11/30/2024

Sunset Zoo will be closed today, November 30th due to inclement weather. ❄️
‼️Santa's Luminary Trail is still happening. Our doors open at 4:30pm for FOSZ Member Early Admission. General Admission starts at 5:30pm. Enjoy a holiday-themed evening as you stroll along a wintery, lighted trail, take pictures with Santa, enjoy warm drinks, sweet treats, arts & crafts, animal encounters, and more!

Address

2333 Oak Street
Manhattan, KS
66502

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 5pm
Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(785) 587-2737

Website

http://www.sunsetzoo.com/

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Videos

Pumpkin Playtime! Saba is a curious cub and loves investigating, pouncing, and rolling her festive enrichment. Enrichment like this keeps the cubs minds and bodies active while helping them develop essential skills. 📸: Keeper Jacob #TigerCubTuesday #MalayanTigerCub

Tiger Cubs at Sunset Zoo

People like to ask us ‘how do you tell the cubs apart?’ and it’s actually pretty easy. Saba, the female cub, is vocal, insistent, and loud. 🔈 Ayaz, the male cub is pensive, quiet, and observant. 🤫 Can you guess which cub this is? 📸: Head Keeper Caitlin #TigerThursday #TigerCubThursday

Just when you think you are safe… the warranty callers start recruiting super cute red pandas. We must say, she’s pretty convincing! #sunisunday

Happy #sunisunday! Our little red panda isn’t so little anymore! Tipping the scales at 5 pounds, Suni will be four months old on Thursday 11/14. 🤯 Staff have started the extremely messy process of weaning Suni off her bottle and encouraging her to eat from a dish instead. This is the first step to getting Suni transitioned to eating solid foods like bamboo. Did we mention it’s messy? 📸: Keeper Caitlin

One small step for Indrah, one GIANT step for the cubs! The tiger cubs recently got the chance to go outside into the tiger holding yard for the first time! Both cubs bravely, and carefully, followed mom into this unknown territory. Access to the tiger holding yard is the first step to the cubs being viewable in the main tiger yard. While they continue to grow and improve their walking skills, staff will start preparing the main tiger yard so it is as safe as possible for our youngsters. Continue to follow our social media for updates on when the cubs will be viewable! #TigerCubThursday #TigerCubs

Our cubs found their voices just in time for the scariest night of the year! We hope everyone has a fun and safe #Halloween and don’t be afraid to SCREAM! 🎃 #TigerCubThursday

“Mom, you’re messing up my mane!” 🙄 #TigerTuesday

Is it too early for a tiger cub #ThrowbackThursday? We don’t think so! These precious cubs are growing so quickly. We can’t believe they were born only two months ago so we’re taking a look back at their first day of life. #TigerCubThursday

Ash ASMR

Today is National Opossum Day so we are celebrating with some Opossum ASMR from baby Ash! 🎙️What do a click sound, pear pieces, superworms, tongs, and a green ball on stick all have in common? They’re tools used to teach Ash, our new Virginia Opossum, how to be an ambassador animal! Through relationship building and lots of nommy snacks, Ash is sure to be an educational star! ⭐️ #WildWondersRoom