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Salina, Kansas

A 7,000-pound Indian Rhinoceros, along with exotic snow leopards, orangutans, white rhinos and lemurs are thriving on the Kansas prairie. The zoo is home to more than 80 species of animals, housed in spacious, naturalistic habitat settings. Among the Refuge residents are many animals that are rare or endangered in the wild, including chimpanzees, leopards, orangutans, white tigers, and two species of rhinos.

Rolling Hills Zoo is located on 145 acres of pristine Kansas prairie. Sixty of these acres have been transformed into a beautifully landscaped Park setting and are open to the public.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Botanical Gardens

Between historical Oakdale Gardens and the Sunset flower beds, the City of Salina plants over 50,000 annual flowers. This magnificent display of color throughout the summer and fall is a Salina tradition that countless citizens have enjoyed for over 60 years.

Salina, KS Botanical Gardens

Nature Trails

Lakewood and Indian Rock Park trail systems provide unique urban experiences. The natural area and trails in Lakewood are constructed in the old lake bed, while Indian Rock trails are developed around the Historical Indian Rock.

Salina, KS Nature Trails

The Land Institute

The Land Institute, founded in 1976, is a non-profit, educational research orgaization that works to develop safer methods of agriculture. Graduate students carry out experiments in agro-ecology during a 43

Salina, KS Education Centers

Salina Community Theatre

Founded in 1960, this private, not-for-profit organization of volunteers produces and sponsors plays for adults and children. Five major productions are presented each season in the 300-seat facility, featuring local talent and sometimes guest artists.

Salina, KS Theatres


Things to do near Salina, KS

George Washington Carver Memorial Plaque

George Washington Carver made Minneapolis, Kansas his hometown from 1880-1884, when he graduated from Minneapolis High School...

Wilson Hunting

The lake attracts thousands of waterfowl in the spring and fall. Ring-necked pheasants, bobwhites, white-tailed deer, and cot...

Courtland Fall Fest

Courtland Fall Fest Courtland City Park October 11th 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 9:30 – 1:00 p.m. Pie sale at Arts C...