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DEANNA ROSE MEMORIAL FARMSTEAD    268         
13800 Switzer
Overland Park, KS
913-897-2360
ADMISSION: Free
SEASON: (Open 7 days a week)
April-May, 9am-5pm;
Memorial Day-Labor Day 9am-8pm,
Closed November-March

A great place for children to get the taste of life on the farm. The farmstead is set up as a miniature farm complete with a silo and barn, the farmstead provides kids with a close-up look at a wide variety of typical farm animals, including ducks, horses, goats, chickens, pigs and rabbits. Even not-so-typical animals
such as a peacock and buffalo are present. Picnic tables on the park grounds provide the perfect setting for a mid-afternoon snack. For tours call 381-5701 Ext 740. Wagon rides daily $1.50 per person. A great place for kids.

KANSAS CITY ZOO    269         
6700 Zoo Drive (Swope Park)
Kansas City, MO
816-513-5700
ADMISSION: Varies in price
HOURS: The Zoo is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.)

You've got to get out there Now! The Zoo is jumpin, with lots of new critters, new exhibits and tons of Kids activities. The African exhibit, which made the Zoo the tenth largest in the country, features more than 400 animals in naturalistic settings. The Zoo offers several seasonal rides and special events throughout the year.




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