Kansas City

The Kansas City Zoo covers 202 acres in Kansas City’s Swope Park. Animals live and roam around the natural habitat zoo, which is separated into different sections. Head to the African Plains section for a Lion King moment—plus the chance to see elephants and giraffes. Polar bear passage is home to Mikita, an 800-pound polar bear (and she isn’t even full grown). You can travel between the sections by walking or by train. Don’t let rain keep you away; head over to KidZone, an entirely indoor exhibit that’s housed in the zoo’s original building (it’s more than 100 years old!). There are plenty of primates to see inside, including golden lion tamarins and Saki monkeys. Plus, that’s where you’ll find the zoo’s latest additions. C’mon, who doesn’t like baby animals?!