Frequently Asked Questions!
Here’s our most commonly asked questions that we get all the time from visitors. Take a quick read through, and we’re pretty sure your question will be answered!
F.A.Q. TOPICS
*If you haven’t purchase an Encounter Pass or an Unlimited Encounter Pass, you will need a General Admission Pass in addition to your Animal Experience booking.
General Info
Tanganyika is located just 15 minutes west of downtown Wichita, Kansas, off of Maple Street between 199th and 183rd street.
The address is:
1000 S. Hawkins Ln.
Goddard, KS 67052
Spring Season (March 11th – May 26th)
Daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Summer Season (Memorial Weekend to Labor Day)
Daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Fall season (Sept 5th – Nov 12th):
Daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Winter season (Nov. 8th -TBD):
Closed, but we will still offer events, birthday parties, and meet and greets.
No! Parking is free.
We are closed for the Winter season.
At Tanganyika, you don’t have to walk for miles. You can experience the full park In less than one mile!
We have more than 500 animals at the park.
Tickets
We offer three levels of admission
Single Day Pass
Starting at $24.99 per person
Single Day Pass + Unlimited Feedings
$74.99 per person
Best Day Bundle
$199.99 per person
Prices Vary. Learn more here.
Yes, we offer a 15% discount for all active military. We also offer special discount days throughout the season, i.e. Memorial Day and Mother’s Day. Please check our calendar to stay up-to-date!
Yes, online tickets can be purchased here.
Yes! Your season pass gives you unlimited visits to the park from March 11th – November 12th. FAQs for season passes here.
We offer three levels of season passes.
Click here to view the cost and details of each!
Yes. Hold onto your receipt and present it at the admissions window when you return.
Amenities
Yes, the park is handicap accessible and we offer wheelchairs, strollers, wagons, and scooters for rental:
Single Stroller – $6.00
Wagon – $9.00
Wheelchair – $15.00
Regular Scooter – $25.00
Click here to read about our focus on park accessibility for those who are physically impaired.
Yes, visitors can bring in food and non-alcoholic beverages, though glass containers are not allowed. Our animals may try to squeeze in another interactive encounter when there’s food involved, but it’s always best to leave their feedings up to the Keepers!
Yes! Luna’s Canteen offers full meal combos with sandwiches, chicken strips, fries or chips, and a variety of other snacks like gourmet pretzels, nachos, etc. They also have kids meals available. The beverage selection includes a full range of bottled drinks, juices, and souvenir cups for smoothies like the Tanganyika Twister, coffee-based drinks like the Giraffe-a-Latte and Okapi-ccino to keep you energized, slushies, and self-service fountain drinks.
Yes! Our gift shop is located near the entrance of the park. We sell a variety of merchandise, including books, clothing, educational toys and more.
Events
Yes! You can rent our space for birthday parties, weddings, meetings and more.
Birthday Party Information
Wedding Information
Corporate Event Information
To book an event or for more information, email events@twpark.com or call (316) 794-8954.
Yes! We host students of all ages for field trips. Our admission packages range from $6.50 to $10 per student, though prices may vary based on group size. See package options here.
Yes, we offer various off-site animal programs for students of all ages. See programs here.
Yes! We offer our standard packages for preschoolers, but they are appropriately modified for their age.
The per-student pricing on our field trip packages is discounted based on our normal pricing for adults and children. We also offer a Title 1 discount on select packages.
Yes, we offer free staff development workshops and lesson plan supplement packs to enrich your students’ field trip experience. Learn more here.
Please call (316) 794-8954 or email edu@twpark.com.
Out of Town
Yes, Tanganyika Park is located in Goddard, Kansas, which is 15 minutes West of downtown Wichita.
Yes, there are several hotels within 5-20 minutes of the park. View options on Google Maps.
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Children
Children 2 and under are FREE.
Please refer to our pricing tiers for additional information.
Yes, the restrooms are equipped with changing stations.
Not at this time.
Yes, guests may use strollers to transport their children. We also offer strollers for rental.
For the safety of our animals and our guests, we do not allow bikes, skates, skate-shoes, skateboards, hoverboards or Segways. Children with disabilities may ride scooters for transportation.
Yes! Let the kids burn off some steam.
