Date opened 1978 No. of animals 400 Memberships AZA Opened 1978 Owner Emporia Number of species 80 | Location Emporia, Kansas No. of species 80 Website David Traylor Zoo Phone +1 620-341-4365 Number of animals 400 | |
Address 75 Sodens Rd, Emporia, KS 66801, USA Hours Open today · 10AM–4:30PMSaturday10AM–4:30PMSunday10AM–4:30PMMonday10AM–4:30PMTuesday10AM–4:30PMWednesday10AM–4:30PMThursday10AM–4:30PMFriday10AM–4:30PM Similar William Allen White House, Hutchinson Zoo, Sunset Zoo, Lee Richardson Zoo, Charles Paddock Zoo | ||
David traylor zoo
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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Overview
The David Traylor Zoo is one of the smallest zoos in the United States that is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). It features naturalized exhibits of native and exotic birds and animals, and is noted for its extensive landscaping.
The Emporia Friends of the Zoo was founded in 1978, and provides financial support for expansion, development, and maintenance at the zoo. Funding for the Friends is primarily through membership and contributions.
Animals at the zoo include ducks, prairie dogs, vultures, bison, deer, red foxes, cougars, and cotton-top tamarins.
During the year, the zoo has various events including an annual Open House (the fourth Sunday in June), Boo in the Zoo at Halloween and Zoo Lights during the winter holiday season.