Zoos

Rolling Hills Zoo

Name: Rolling Hills Zoo
Address: 625 N Hedville Rd, Salina, KS 67401, Salina, KS, US
Telephone: (785) 827-9488
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (1858 reviews)

📍 625 N Hedville Rd, Salina, KS 67401

📞 (785) 827-9488

🌐 www.rollinghillszoo.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–5 PM
Thursday	9 AM–5 PM
Friday	9 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9 AM–5 PM
Sunday	9 AM–5 PM

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About Rolling Hills Zoo

More than 100 animal species & a museum. Expansive 60-acre outdoor zoo, with a variety of exotic & regional wildlife, plus a nature museum. Rolling Hills Zoo is KultureCity® Sensory Inclusive™ Certified and offers Silent Sundays in April specifically designed for visitors with auditory sensory issues, plus free Sensory Bags for all guests. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,858 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Best For: All ages, toddlers to teens
Highlights: 120+ animal species, Wildlife Museum, Snow leopards, White rhinos, Chimpanzees, Animal encounters
Admission: $16 adults, $15 seniors, $12 kids (3-18), under 2 free
Special Feature: Sensory-inclusive certified with free sensory bags

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Rolling Hills Zoo is KultureCity® Sensory Inclusive™ Certified and offers Silent Sundays in April specifically designed for visitors with auditory sensory issues, plus free Sensory Bags for all guests
⭐The zoo operates year-round, 7 days a week, closing only 4 days annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day)
⭐Rolling Hills Zoo features over 100 animal species across a 60-acre property with an integrated wildlife museum containing eight distinct habitat dioramas (African Plains, Arctic Tundra, Rainforests, North America, Middle East, and Far East)
⭐The zoo offers interactive experiences including Safari Breakfast encounters, Keeper presentations, and a Teddy Bear Clinic program, with specialized Toddler Tuesday events on the first Tuesday of each month

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit on a weekday morning (especially Thursday) right when the zoo opens to experience minimal crowds and have the museum and exhibits virtually to yourself
💬Plan for 2-3.5 hours to fully explore both the zoo and the large museum exhibits; the museum is surprisingly extensive and makes a great spot to warm up during cooler weather before heading to the gift shop
💡Take advantage of the petting zoo and playground for young children, and consider visiting on Toddler Tuesday (1st Tuesday monthly) or Safari Breakfast in May for special family experiences designed for kids
💬The zoo is compact but well-curated with active animals year-round; while it lacks large game animals like hippos and elephants, the clean grounds, dioramas, and taxidermy exhibits offer quality viewing without the scale of larger zoos
💡Engage with the friendly and knowledgeable staff throughout your visit—they're happy to have conversations and share information about the animals, enhancing your educational experience