Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium Stretched across 202 acres, the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is home to nearly 10,000 animals.

Explore the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, with more than 1,700 animals on 202 acres, it's the most affordable family fun for kids of all ages. For weekend activities and events, visit https://www.kansascityzoo.org

Happy Vulture Awareness Day! We love to celebrate these fascinating birds that keep the earth clean by eating carcasses ...
09/05/2026

Happy Vulture Awareness Day! We love to celebrate these fascinating birds that keep the earth clean by eating carcasses that would otherwise spread bacteria.

It’s the perfect day to introduce the Zoo’s newest vulture, Osiris! This 1-year-old Egyptian vulture is currently a brown color, but he’ll turn white when he becomes an adult. His intelligent species has actually been seen using tools like rocks to aid in obtaining food! The Egyptian vulture is native to Africa, Europe, and Asia, and at the Zoo you’ll find Osiris residing with bateleur eagles Lucia and Mr. B in our Africa section.

Vulture populations around the world are declining, with 16 of 23 species (or 70%) listed as Threatened, Endangered, or Critically Endangered. The KCZoo is proud to be a part of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) program that is committed to the conservation of these amazing animals.

Photo by Jaden, docent

LABOR DAY WEEKEND HOURS: The Zoo will be open all weekend long, including Monday, September 7, from 9:30 am to 5 pm! Cel...
09/04/2026

LABOR DAY WEEKEND HOURS: The Zoo will be open all weekend long, including Monday, September 7, from 9:30 am to 5 pm! Celebrate the final days of summer by visiting with the Zoo's animal residents, feeding the lorikeets, watching the Animal Adventures LIVE and Sea Lion Splash programs, and much more!

View the daily chats/programs schedule at https://kansascityzoo.org/events/daily-schedule.

09/04/2026

To celebrate the kickoff of Keebler Spookie Fudge Stripes Safari, you can take home FREE coloring pages and crayons today, Saturday, and Sunday, September 4-6! These fun take-home items will be available at the Zoo’s Beastro Lobby. Plus, you can chat with our docents and learn about striped animals.

Now through the month of October, scan the QR code on Keebler® Spookie Fudge Stripes Safari scavenger hunt signage throughout the Zoo, and you’ll be prompted to find the stripes among our animal residents. Log your discoveries for a chance to win an annual Zoo membership and an exclusive behind-the-scenes animal experience for the whole family!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of 50 United States and D.C., 18+. Ends 10/31/26. Void in PR & where prohibited. See keeblerspookiesweeps.com for official rules.

Happy National Wildlife Day! The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is proud to support conservation initiatives that are helpin...
09/04/2026

Happy National Wildlife Day! The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is proud to support conservation initiatives that are helping to protect habitats and save wildlife throughout the world. When you visit the Zoo, a portion of the funds from your ticket go towards helping these projects.

🌎 Learn more about the Zoo's conservation field work at https://kansascityzoo.org/cons-proj/field!

⚓ Ahoy, mateys! Make your GloWild experience even more memorable with A Pirate's Feast, an exclusive family-friendly din...
09/03/2026

⚓ Ahoy, mateys! Make your GloWild experience even more memorable with A Pirate's Feast, an exclusive family-friendly dining package at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium!

On Fridays and Saturdays from September 12 - October 24 (excluding October 10), you can enjoy a pirate-themed feast and show, a scenic Kenyan Cruise boat ride, access to a cash bar featuring cocktails/mocktails, and admission to GloWild.

🌟 Learn more about this dazzling nighttime adventure and get tickets at https://kansascityzoo.org/glowild/pirates-feast.

09/03/2026

Come chill out with us and make unforgettable memories at the Zoo! We’ve got lots of indoor, air-conditioned spots to visit with the animal residents. Plus, you can check out the new Giraffe Crossing habitat. 😎

Meet Rizzo, the fabulous floof that will melt your heart! We are thrilled to announce that tawny frogmouth couple Eunice...
09/02/2026

Meet Rizzo, the fabulous floof that will melt your heart! We are thrilled to announce that tawny frogmouth couple Eunice and Toby became parents on July 16 to this precious chick, who was named after the Muppet character Rizzo the Rat.

Eunice and Toby have had a total of four eggs in two clutches this year but unfortunately, three chicks did not survive. The animal care team opted to safely hatch the fourth egg in an incubator, and this charming girl was the result. Upon hatching, Rizzo weighed only half an ounce but has now reached about nine ounces! Her gender was determined by performing DNA analysis of her eggshell's membrane.

Animal care specialists have attended to Rizzo's every need, including a lot of handfeeding. Her diet now consists of crickets, worms, and pinkie mice. Recently, she moved out of the incubator and during her fledging process, will reside in a behind-the-scenes area of the Birds of Australasia aviary. Once Rizzo is able to successfully fly and perch, she will be introduced into the aviary.

The tawny frogmouth species is native to Australia and named for its large, flattened bill and large frog-like gape. These nocturnal birds have the ability to camouflage perfectly into their surroundings.

This Wild Beginnings hatch announcement is sponsored by Saint Luke's Health System and celebrates the Zoo’s newest residents while supporting the same commitment to compassionate women’s and infant care offered to Kansas City families for over 135 years.

Video and photos by Jason P, Sara S, Valerie B, Heather B, MacKenzie J, and Brian D

Is your preschooler an early riser? Or maybe they like to stay up a little later at night? Say good morning to our anima...
09/02/2026

Is your preschooler an early riser? Or maybe they like to stay up a little later at night? Say good morning to our animals before the Zoo opens with Critter Club or join us in your jammies after we close for Goodnight Zoo.

Learn more about our preschool programs, which have new times available, by visiting https://kansascityzoo.org/education/preschool!

09/01/2026

🍷 Another look back at Wine Walk for Wildlife 2026! If you weren’t able to attend, you can still order Mano's Wine collectible conservation-themed bottles at https://bit.ly/3R1uJOj. Cheers!

09/01/2026

Happy World Primate Day! You’ll find a fascinating assortment of monkeys and apes when you visit the Zoo, including the lion-tailed macaque species. We stopped by to watch a training session with 30-year-old macaque Misty and animal care team lead Maddy. Positive reinforcement training serves a variety of purposes, including medical care participation to ensure animals are flourishing year-round.

Native to the rainforests in Southwestern India, lion-tailed macaques live in small, social groups and spend most of their time high in the forest canopy. The species is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to issues like habitat loss and hunting.

Address

6800 Zoo Drive
Kansas City, MO
64132

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18165951234

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