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Location
What you should know
Accessibility
Touch tank built at a height that provides access to everyone
Visitor tip
The shallow edges of the pool allow hands-on interaction with stingrays - you can touch their backs or let them gently 'lick' your hand. The deeper center provides a refuge for rays that prefer not to be touched, so both interactive and observational experiences are available.
Best time
Stingray Bay is spacious and designed to avoid crowding, making it comfortable even during busier zoo visits. This makes it a great spot to visit at any time without worrying about packed conditions.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Main Attraction
- Interactive touch tank with stingrays and sharks
- Accessibility
- Touch tank accessible to all heights
- Admission
- Included with Kansas City Zoo admission
What visitors say
What a lovely experience! This area is very large and spacious, perfect to not have to be right up against people if you don’t want to. The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming. And the stingrays are cool! I enjoyed…
This is one of the most interesting places in the entire KC zoo. While I'm normally not too big a fan of fish and sharks and such, all of the little (and big) guys were very nice. If you wash your hands well, you're able to walk right…
The Kansas City Zoo was fantastic.....I had the opportunity to see all of the animals. They have made numerous improvements.
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Did You Know?
- Stingray Bay features a uniquely designed touch tank with a shallow perimeter for guest interaction and a deeper center refuge zone that allows animals to avoid contact if they choose, balancing visitor experience with animal welfare
- The exhibit houses three distinct species: cownose rays, southern stingrays, and whitespotted bamboo sharks, providing educational comparison of different ray and shark species in a single interactive environment
- The touch tank building features climate control with overhead fans for cooling during hot months and the ability to close sides and add heating during cold months, enabling year-round operation in Kansas City's variable climate
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