Rolling Hills Zoo

Rolling Hills Zoo is a wildlife facility with natural habitats for more than 100 animal species including snow leopards, white rhinos, and chimpanzees spread across the grounds. The site combines outdoor animal areas with an indoor museum section that displays animals and cultural artifacts from different regions around the world.

The complex started in 1980 when a businessman founded a ranch for Belgian horses and later expanded it into a wildlife facility housing many different animal species. This evolution from the original horse operation to an international zoo with an art museum shows how the place transformed over decades.

The museum section displays exhibits from seven global regions with realistic animal presentations that show how different cultures around the world interact with wildlife.

The facility stays open nearly year-round and offers combined admission tickets for both the zoo and museum areas with rental services for strollers and scooters available on site. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time for both sections since there is a lot to explore.

The museum displays motorized figures representing people from different cultures that demonstrate their connections to the animal world. These moving models show in an unusual way how human groups and wildlife are linked together.

Location: Salina

Inception: 1999

Address: 625 N Hedville Rd, Salina, KS 67401

Phone: +(785)8279488

Website: https://rollinghillszoo.org

GPS coordinates: 38.85334,-97.76477

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02