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David Traylor Zoo of Emporia, Emporia

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The David Traylor Zoo is a small zoo located in Emporia, Kansas, United States. Admission to the zoo is free. You can walk through the zoo to view the naturalized exhibits. The zoo is located in Soden's Grove Park, which includes a small train that operates in the summer, the historical Marsh Arch Bridge, and an All Veterans Memorial.

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David Traylor Zoo of Emporia reviews

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4.7

By PatS298

Admission was free. It is an AZA accredited zoo (this means the animals are well cared for and they meet other safety standards). There was a good selection of animals with easy to read and...

Admission was free. It is an AZA accredited zoo (this means the animals are well cared for and they meet other safety standards). There was a good selection of animals with easy to read and... more »
By Vegetarian11traveler

I enjoyed my visit. Although I had low expectations, it was great to walk around and see the animals. I look forward to the expansion.

I enjoyed my visit. Although I had low expectations, it was great to walk around and see the animals. I look forward to the expansion. more »
By ransom007

There is free street parking outside the zoo entrance. You enter through the gate. There is no admission charge. I did not even see a donation box. I also saw no staff during my visit. It is quite...

There is free street parking outside the zoo entrance. You enter through the gate. There is no admission charge. I did not even see a donation box. I also saw no staff during my visit. It is quite... more »

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By Ashton Urbex

Love this zoo! Pretty Small but super neat and worth the stop even if it weren’t free. The lynx is so playful and cute. Definitely my favorite animal there since I didn’t get to see the raccoon as out of the few that I’ve seen so far refuse to let me be their father and come outside.. anyways the Mountain Lion is the biggest one I’ve seen yet and was more traumatizing than the one that tried to eat me at the last zoo.. ( for legal reasons that’s a joke)

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By David Pyle

Wow, wow, wow. This zoo was a pleasemt surprise. My wife and i visit zoos all over the country. This was on a trip to the midwest. It was zoo 5 of 9 in the area. It is a very small zoo, but it really packs a punch! They had a ton of stuff in a small area. All very well maintained and viewable! Plus its free! Only downside if i have to find one was no gift shop. My wife gets a stuffed animal from every zoo we visit, and sadly this one had to be ordered online. Easy parking, great lemur and mountain lion. Also the only zoo on our trip that had good bobcat viewing.

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By Amanda Rullman

One of the best zoos around, not to mention it is FREE. The animals are easy to see and the whole place is beautiful. The layout is easy to follow and a great use of space. There are animals you can't find easily in other zoos as well. I can't recommend this zoo enough!

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By Tracy L. Sparkman Hahn

Been there many times before but it was really beautiful today. The plants and flowers were my favorite part. Took grandchildren and niece. They had a lot of fun. The bathrooms were extremely clean. I was impressed with that. Very beautiful place.

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By Cyndy Harnett

Lemurs and other animals from Madagascar! Kansas animals such as bobcat, deer, eagle, and prairie dogs. Playground for kiddos. Grounds are spectacular. Free but accepts donation. Inside park with other fun activities. Doesn't look like much from gate. Free parking by front gate.

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