What's New This Summer in KC

This summer, enjoy something new in Kansas City!

Koalas at the Kansas City Zoo 

A pair of koalas are new at the Kansas City Zoo as part of the zoo’s ongoing commitment to further conservation and animal education.

New Rides at Worlds of Fun 

Five new family rides will join an expanded Planet Snoopy at Worlds of Fun. On Woodstock Gliders, young guests control their own flight with moveable, stationary wings; on Flying Ace, riders get their aviator glasses ready for a high-flying adventure with Snoopy; and Snoopy Space Buggies let riders defy gravity and bounce to the moon and back. On the Linus Launcher, experience the sensation of weightlessness through flight with feet dangling, then it’s all aboard for Snoopy Junction, where Snoopy, the conductor, leads kids on a railroad adventure.

Jurassic Garden at Powell Gardens 

From May 21 to Oct. 3, journey back to the prehistoric world to encounter more than 20 dinosaurs and oversized ancient insects. Discover the plants and animals of the prehistoric world through an exhibit created by Missouri's own Guy Darrough. With amazingly accurate dinosaur replicas lurking in natural settings, a new life-size dinosaur dig and many things to see and do, it's an adventure you won't want to miss. 

Operation Laser Tag at Paradise Park  

This is Jackson County’s first tactical laser tag.  The new indoor arena and equipment bring the modern video game to life through an exciting tactical laser tag experience suitable for players 8 and older. 

Go Ape Zip Line & Treetop Adventure

Located in Swope Park (7331 Oakwood Dr., Kansas City, MO, 800.971.8271) This brand new attraction offers treetop and private group adventures. The 2- to 3-hour obstacle course includes 40 crossings that feature rope bridges, five zip lines, Tarzan swings and net bridges. Go Ape is new to Kansas City but not to the business. They have locations all across the United States and encourage you to “live life, adventurously.”