Sunset Zoo

11/12/2024

Reserve your spot 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! 🎄

11/10/2024

Happy ! 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

11/07/2024

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!

11/06/2024

H***y tonk okapi-donk! 🤩
Seriously, who can name a better caption? We would love to hear them in the comments.
📸: Keeper Jess

11/04/2024

This Veterans Day, we honor all soldiers and their families with free admission to Sunset Zoo for active-duty, reserve, veterans, their families, and Gold Star families. This is made possible thanks to the generous support of Kansas Gas Service.

Sunset Zoo will be open special hours on Monday, November 11th from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Thank you for your service!

11/04/2024

There are only FOUR spots available for our upcoming Painting with the Animals on Saturday, November 9th with a Ball Python and Indian Star Tortoise. 🐍🐢

Can't make it on the 9th? No worries, our next session is on January 25th with an Opossum and Box Turtle with EIGHT spots still available.

Register today on your Parks & Rec account under "Painting with the Animals." 🎨

11/03/2024

The adventures of Sunisa!

Suni is becoming increasingly energetic and playful. She has nailed down running and jumping but is still working on her climbing. Climbing is essential to red pandas, who spend most of their lives in trees, but they are not born knowing how to climb. Mother pandas must teach their cubs how to be skilled climbers! In Suni's case, she is learning under the watchful eyes of her keeper team!

11/02/2024

🎅 Santa's Helpers Needed at Sunset Zoo! 🎅

Are you ready to spread some holiday cheer? We’re looking for volunteers to help create holiday magic and ensure every family has a memorable experience during Santa's Luminary Trail. If you’re up for some festive fun and have a couple hours to spare, we’d love to have you on our volunteer team! 🎄✨

💌 Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/xRSMFQd

11/01/2024

In 2023, the Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) launched a meaningful initiative to provide a special gift for families in Manhattan! In 2024, Sunset Zoo proudly joins the FHDC in expanding this initiative to reach even more families. 🎁

With your support of the FHDC Flint Hills Family Fund or the Sunset Zoo for All program, you can sponsor a family membership to the Discovery Center or Sunset Zoo for an underserved family in our community.

Through a unique partnership with the USD 383 FIT Closet & Clothing Exchange, your donation will be matched with a family who will benefit from your generosity.

By sponsoring a family membership, you are investing not only in the recipient's life, but also in the future of conservation efforts, ensuring more students have access to the information and educational opportunities the Discovery Center and Zoo provide.

Support a family membership for the FHDC or Sunset Zoo at https://dub.sh/fhff_zfa.

11/01/2024

Sunset Zoo hours are officially in effect. From November to March, we will be open to 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily.

10/31/2024

Take an extra 10% off tumblers in the gift shop and FOSZ members receive an extra 20% off hot drinks in the concession stand during the month of November!

10/31/2024

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

10/31/2024

10/29/2024

“Mom, you’re messing up my mane!” 🙄

10/28/2024

🎁 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! 🎄

10/27/2024

Some highlights of Spooktacular 2024! More to come!

10/27/2024