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Group and School Admission
Group Visits (20 people or more)
Group rates are available for groups of 20 people or more - $2.50 per adult, $1.50 per child (ages 3-12 years), free for children age 2 and under. Two weeks advance notice required; with less than two weeks notice, full-price regular admission rates apply. To book your group visit, contact Tammy Jones by emailing jones@cityofmhk.com or call 785-587-2737.
School & Non-Profit Group Visits
Applies to all USD 383 schools, Kansas State University or any Manhattan 501c3 non-profit organization. If your group is associated with a Manhattan non-profit that is not USD 383 or KSU, a copy of your current 501c3 Letter of Determination from the IRS must be on file with the Zoo to receive group admission rates.
With 2 Weeks or More Advance Notice
Applies to all schools or 501c3 non-profits outside of Manhattan city limits. A current IRS Letter of Determination must be on file with the Zoo to receive group admission rates. Two weeks advance notice is not required but highly encouraged.
Booking Information
To ensure an easy Zoo check-in on the day of your visit, we highly encourage groups to contact us at least two weeks in advance. This is particularly helpful during the busy field trip seasons of April/May and September/October. To book your group visit, contact Tammy Jones by emailing jones@cityofmhk.com or call 785-587-2737.
Group rates are available for groups of 20 people or more - $2.50 per adult, $1.50 per child (ages 3-12 years), free for children age 2 and under. Two weeks advance notice required; with less than two weeks notice, full-price regular admission rates apply. To book your group visit, contact Tammy Jones by emailing jones@cityofmhk.com or call 785-587-2737.
School & Non-Profit Group Visits
Inside Manhattan
Applies to all USD 383 schools, Kansas State University or any Manhattan 501c3 non-profit organization. If your group is associated with a Manhattan non-profit that is not USD 383 or KSU, a copy of your current 501c3 Letter of Determination from the IRS must be on file with the Zoo to receive group admission rates.
With 2 Weeks or More Advance Notice
- Students: Free
- Adults: One chaperoning adult per every five students admitted free. Additional adults are $5 each, Friends of Sunset Zoo (FOSZ) memberships may be used.
- Siblings: Siblings of children that are not registered with the school or non-profit group may also attend, however they will be charged a full price children's admission ($3 for ages 3-12, free for 2 & under), FOSZ memberships may be used.
- Students: $1.50 each
- Adults: One chaperoning adult per every five students are $2.50 each. Additional adults are $5 each, Friends of Sunset Zoo (FOSZ) memberships may be used.
- Siblings: Siblings of children that are not registered with the school or non-profit group may also attend, however they will be charged a full price children's admission ($3 for ages 3-12, free for 2 & under), FOSZ memberships may be used.
Outside Manhattan
Applies to all schools or 501c3 non-profits outside of Manhattan city limits. A current IRS Letter of Determination must be on file with the Zoo to receive group admission rates. Two weeks advance notice is not required but highly encouraged.
- Students: $1.50 each
- Adults: One chaperoning adult per every five students are $2.50 each. Additional adults are $5 each, FOSZ memberships may be used.
- Siblings: Siblings of children that are not registered with the school or non-profit group may also attend, however they will be charged a full price children's admission ($3 for ages 3-12, free for 2 & under), FOSZ memberships may be used.
Booking Information
To ensure an easy Zoo check-in on the day of your visit, we highly encourage groups to contact us at least two weeks in advance. This is particularly helpful during the busy field trip seasons of April/May and September/October. To book your group visit, contact Tammy Jones by emailing jones@cityofmhk.com or call 785-587-2737.