Isn’t it high time we spend another day at the zoo? Forget about the one in Wichita and come down to this underrated zoo hiding out in central Kansas. Even if you have to drive a little, it’s the perfect excuse to take the weekend and use it for a new road trip. You’re sure to have a roaring good time!

Welcome to the Rolling Hills Zoo, where you can not only see animals, but interact with them and learn about their history.

SM CM/Google It’s a great zoo for any age, and you’ll leave with new knowledge about animals as well as a day full of fun.

Feed the animals at the petting zoo, or just give them a pat as you move through.

Laura Melton/Google It’s a great enrichment for the kids, especially if you don’t live somewhere where there are a lot of tame farm animals.

There’s even a place where you can pop up inside an exhibit and get a little close!

Travis Calloway/Google Imagine you’re inside the cage with the adorable animals, just spending the day together.

Not only do they have live animals of all kinds, but also staged exhibits.

Scott Bossemeyer/Google They teach you about which animals belong to what habitat, and how some of them interact with each other.

Zebras and hyenas, bison on the plains, and other wonders await you.

Brett Huguenard/Google Whether you’re here for the animals or the information, you’re sure to have a wild time at this zoo.

They also have plenty of events running throughout the year that’ll keep you coming back again and again for more fun.

Seahawkfan12/TripAdvisor The Rolling Hills Zoo is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the week.

You’ll find the Rolling Hills Zoo at 625 N Hedville Rd., Salina, KS. Feel free to use the map below to help you navigate there, and if you have any questions, just check out their website.

SM CM/Google

It’s a great zoo for any age, and you’ll leave with new knowledge about animals as well as a day full of fun.

Laura Melton/Google

It’s a great enrichment for the kids, especially if you don’t live somewhere where there are a lot of tame farm animals.

Travis Calloway/Google

Imagine you’re inside the cage with the adorable animals, just spending the day together.

Scott Bossemeyer/Google

They teach you about which animals belong to what habitat, and how some of them interact with each other.

Brett Huguenard/Google

Whether you’re here for the animals or the information, you’re sure to have a wild time at this zoo.

Seahawkfan12/TripAdvisor

The Rolling Hills Zoo is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the week.

If you like to see your wild animals out of cages, you’ll love exploring this nature preserve that’s overflowing with life.

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