Sunset Zoo - Manhattan, Kansas

Sunset Zoo

2333 Oak St.
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
(785) 587-APES

open 360 days a year

April - October: 9:30AM - 5PM
November - March: noon - 5PM

Adults $4 3-12 years $2

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No one wanted to let the flamingos get too close

The Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kansas is a nice small town zoo. Most of the displays at the Sunset Zoo are modern & roomy, and the animals all appear healthy.

I like the way that the Sunset Zoo allows visitors to go into a number of the pens, with just the instructions to stay on the paths. I imagine this couldn't be done in a larger city's zoo. But the animals made me nervous a couple of times - the flamingos and some chickens that may have been just looking for handouts, but were too aggressive acting for my peace of mind.

Admission to the Sunset Zoo is only $4, and the zoo is good for about an hour visit. Combine the visit with the Kansas State University Display Gardens and Bug Zoo for a pleasant morning or afternoon.

colobus monkeys at Manhattan's Sunset Zoo.
The baby colobus monkey kept things active for the adults

but things were quieter in the chimpanzee exhibit

I wasn't sure if these little ones were looking for food or chasing me off

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