Rolling Hills Zoo
The Rolling Hills Zoo is a medium-sized zoo near Salina, Kansas. It is in Ohio Township. 1999 is when its story starts.
A zoo & aquarium inside Ohio Township
Summers are hot
July highs run 93–93°, and about 68 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°. When to go ↓
Salina is the nearest base
Salina is 9 miles east, with 50 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Salina Municipal (SLN) has airline service, about 7 miles from Rolling Hills Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
A visit to Rolling Hills Zoo can follow the seasons below.
Rolling Hills Zoo
The Rolling Hills Zoo is a medium-sized zoo near Salina, Kansas. It is located in rural Saline County, 6.0 miles (9.7 km) west of the I-70 and I-135 interchange, and 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of I-70 Exit 244 through the unincorporated community of Hedville. It houses over 100 species of animals in a number of exhibits. The zoo also includes a 64,000 square foot wildlife museum.
The Rolling Hills Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Admission includes both the zoo and the wildlife museum. The museum also contains the Helen L Graves Hideaway Hollow play area as well as the Earl Bane gallery, which is dedicated to traveling exhibits.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 100 species
- Established
- 1999
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Towns to stay in near Rolling Hills Zoo
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Salina (50) and Lindsborg (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Rolling Hills Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Township | in town | — | — | 405 | $230K | — |
| Salina | 9 mi east | 15 min | 50 37 hotels · 10 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 46,094 | $173K | D |
| Lindsborg | 20 mi south | 30 min | 9 1 hotel · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,824 | $188K | A |
| Pleasant Valley Township | 4 mi north | 5 min | 1 1 RV park | 373 | — | — |
| Elm Creek Township | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 852 | $343K | — |
| Smolan Township | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 665 | $230K | — |
| Abilene | 29 mi east | 45 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 6,552 | $132K | C+ |
| Greeley Township | 13 mi east | 20 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 745 | $459K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Rolling Hills Zoo
Pair a visit with these, within 69 miles.
30 mi MuseumDwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home
55 mi MuseumKansas Cosmosphere and Space Center150K visitors a year67 mi Zoo & aquariumSunset Zoo
68 mi MuseumFlint Hills Discovery Center
55 mi MuseumU.S. Cavalry Museum58 mi Zoo & aquariumHutchinson Zoo63 mi Zoo & aquariumGreat Bend ZooPhoto credits
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home: Unknown, Public domain · Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center: Patrick Pelletier (Ppelleti (talk)), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Flint Hills Discovery Center: Kgwo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0 · U.S. Cavalry Museum: US Army, Public domain
Visiting Rolling Hills Zoo
Is Rolling Hills Zoo in Ohio Township?
Yes. It’s inside Ohio Township, KS.
When is the best time to visit Rolling Hills Zoo?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is Rolling Hills Zoo from Wichita?
About 84 miles south of Wichita, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Rolling Hills Zoo?
Salina Municipal (SLN), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Kansas City (MCI), about 167 miles.
Where should I stay near Rolling Hills Zoo?
Salina (9 mi, 50 places to stay), Lindsborg (20 mi, 9 places to stay) and Abilene (29 mi, 9 places to stay).
Tips from people in Ohio Township
Questions and tips go in Ohio Township’s Town Square.
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