Guest Services

Getting Around the Zoo & ADA Access

The Flint Hills are certainly reflected in Sunset Zoo's terrain creating beautiful hills! Please plan accordingly when visiting. The Zoo is wheelchair and ADA accessible, but some inclines near the gibbon exhibit on the Asian Trail can be steep. If you need assistance returning to your vehicle, call Guest Services at 785-587-2737.

Sunset Zoo features six ADA-approved restrooms and five changing stations - one in the Parents Nursing room in the Wild Wonders room, two in the Nature Exploration Center restrooms, and two in the family restrooms near the pavilion and playground.

Rentals Available for rent at the ticket booth window:

  • Double Stroller (max weight 40 pounds): $6.00
  • Single Stroller (max weight 40 pounds): $5.00
  • Push Wagon (max weight 75 pounds): $4.00
  • Manual Wheelchair* (max weight 250 pounds): $6.00

Wheelchairs availabe in 18-inch and 20-inch seats. Rentals are while supplies last, first come, first served, pricing before tax, use at your own risk. Strollers and wagons lack a canopy. Self-Serve Cleaning Station with paper towels available. 

Electric wheelchairs are not available. Guest are encouraged to bring their own wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, wagons, and strollers.

  1. 1 Wagon
  2. 2 Stroller
  3. 3 Double Stroller
  4. 4 Manual Wheelchair

Sunset Zoo Welcomes Nursing Parents

Sunset Zoo's Caregivers Room is located in the Wild Wonders Room and available during regular business hours. It offers seating, a floor rug, child-sized sink and toilet, a side table with an outlet, and a diaper trash can for your convenience.

  • April 1 to October 31 · 9:30am to 4:00pm
  • November 1 to March 31 · 12:00pm to 4:00pm

If the Parents Nursing Room is occupied or unavailable , call Guest Services at 785-587-2737 for alternate space.

We Welcome Breastfeeding & Nursing Parents

Expedition Café Expedition Café

Hours Of Operation

Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm to 4:30pm with seasonal Menu. 

Parking

Parking is free and available in the main zoo lot across from the ticket booth. Additional parking found along Oak Street and in the overflow field across from it. ADA-approved sidewalks run along the main zoo lot. Overnight parking isn't allowed. Group and school buses should park along Oak Street.

Sunset Zoo Gift Shop

The gift shop is located at the zoo's entrance, open year-round during regular zoo hours and free to access. It offers a wide selection of toys, plush, clothing, animal art, and unique souvenirs on various species.  The shop is especially known for it's extensive plush collection, surpassing the variety of animals on exhibit.

Service Animals

Fully trained service animals (dogs and miniature horses per ADA Service Animal Requirements) are allowed at Sunset Zoo park ground and inside most buildings. Prior notice is appreciate but not required. Pets, emotional-support animals, and other animals are not permitted on grounds or inside buildings. Handlers are responsible for the care and supervision of their service animals at all times.

See Something, Say Something

Sunset Zoo staff are everywhere, but they might miss some issues. If you see a distressed animals or guest behaving inappropriately towards animals, property, or others, please call Guest Services at 785-587-2737.

Revised 1/16/26