Experience · Billings
ZooMontana & West End Family Day
Delight the family with an afternoon among regional and exotic wildlife at ZooMontana. After exploring, refuel with kid-friendly eats, then let the little ones burn off some energy at a nearby park.
A 4.5-hour West End afternoon plan for families — ZooMontana, Ka-Ko Jo's - Billings, Sacajawea Park.
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- Cost
- $50–$100
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Area
- West End
- Walking
- Moderate walking · Total 3.7-mile driving route
- Best time
- 12:00 – 5:00 PM
- Ideal for
- Families · Kids · Solo
The plan
The plan
- 1ZooMontana(3 hrs)→
- 2Ka-Ko Jo's - Billings(1 hr)→
- 3Sacajawea Park(30 min)
Why this plan works
Every stop sits in West End, so the whole plan happens inside one neighborhood. ZooMontana is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Sacajawea Park — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to families, families with kids, and solo who want a planned Billings outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Delight the family with an afternoon among regional and exotic wildlife at ZooMontana. After exploring, refuel with kid-friendly eats, then let the little ones burn off some energy at a nearby park.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 13 hrsZooMontana
Family
Sprawling, park-like zoo showcasing regional & exotic wildlife in open-air & indoor habitats.
What to do — Discover regional and exotic wildlife in open-air and indoor habitats at this sprawling, park-like zoo.
3 mi · 10 min drive
Then A short drive will take you to Ka-Ko Jo's for a casual meal.
21 hrKa-Ko Jo's - BillingsFood & Drink · West End
What to do — Choose from a menu with options that cater to all ages in a relaxed setting.
0.7 mi · 14 min walk or 5 min drive
Then Head over to Sacajawea Park for some outdoor fun.
3Optional 30 minSacajawea ParkOutdoors · West End
Recreation space with a basketball court, baseball diamond & soccer field, plus a playground.
What to do — Let the kids enjoy the playground and burn off some energy in this spacious recreation area.
The route
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Common questions
Planning this outing
- Is this a good Billings itinerary for families?
- Yes. It's built for families, families with kids, and solo and runs about 4 hr 30 min across 3 stops, starting at ZooMontana.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 4 hr 30 min door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this Billings itinerary cost?
- Roughly $50–$100 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Not entirely. The stops cover about 3.7 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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