Park Hours

Spring (March 11 – May 26)
Daily 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer (May 27 – Sept 4)

Daily    9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wednesdays    9:00 am – 8:00 pm***

Fall (Sept 5 – Nov 12)

Daily 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Splash Park – Summer Season

Memorial Day through mid-August

10am to 4pm (tot-time 9:30-10)

Mid-August to Labor Day Weekdays

10 am – 4 pm, Weekends 10 pm – 4pm

 

 

***Wild Wednesdays

(Summer Season)

4 pm to 8pm—$10 entry

Music, food trucks, and more!

FREE for Silver and Gold pass holders.

when is tanganyika open?

Location & Directions

Tanganyika Wildlife Park is located on the West edge of Wichita at:

1000 S. Hawkins Ln. in Goddard, KS.

GPS Update:

Google Maps and Apple Maps are both routing people to our service entrance off 183rd St W.  If you use one of these apps for directions, make sure you go North to Maple St and then head West to Hawkins Ln.  The true Park entrance is at the end of that road.

Food & Dining

Luna's Canteen

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.

thirsty sloth

The Thirsty Sloth provides four local beers on tap and up to four different frozen beverages such as Margaritas, Sangrias, etc.  During the Spring and Fall it is typically only open on the weekends.  During the summer, it will be open daily.

Bring Your Own!

If you don't want to try one of our delicious dining options, you are welcome to bring in your own food and beverages except for glass containers and alcohol.

Rentals

Single Stroller

$6.00

Wagon

$9.00

Wheelchair

$15.00

Electric Scooter

$25.00

Lodging

Hawkins Estate at Tanganyika

Step into the comfort of this luxurious 5BR home in the very heart of Tanganyika Wildlife Park, allowing you to observe cheetahs from the back deck. Situated in the most interactive zoo in the Midwest, it promises a relaxing retreat surrounded by mesmerizing nature and wildlife

Luxurious design, scenic views, and a rich amenity list will leave you in awe.

Wichita Area Hotels

The Wichita metro area offers a range of convenient hotel options to choose from if you are visiting Tanganyika from out of town or planning to extend your stay overnight.