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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 - $3 plus tax per adult, $2 plus tax 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 $6 plus tax 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 ($4 plus tax for ages 3-12, free for 2 & under), FOSZ memberships may be used.
- Students: $2 each
- Adults: One chaperoning adult per every five students are $3 each. Additional adults are $6 plus tax 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 ($4 plus tax
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: $2 each
- Adults: One chaperoning adult per every five students are $3 each. Additional adults are $6 plus tax 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 ($4 plus tax
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.
Contact Us
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Tammy Jones
Administrative Assistant &
Membership Coordinator
Email: jones@cityofmhk.com
Ph: 785-587-2737
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