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Kansas City Zoo is open daily 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Due to the weather some outdoor exhibit animals may not be on display; therefore, admission is only $6 for all ages through February. Jackson and Clay County residents with a proof of residency receive $3 admission through February.
Train, tram and carousel will operate weather premitting. The African Sky Safari is closed through February 29.
For more information please call 816.513.5800.
Thank you Jackson and Clay County Voters for creating the Zoological Tax District in support of your Zoo! Learn about all of your benefits.
NIKITA IS DOING JOYOUS FLIPS
Thanks to all the support from residents, tourists, corporations and our neighbors for showing appreciation for all the improvements. The new African Sky Safari hoisted guests above cheetahs, lions and rhinos for a ride above the African Plains; Nikita continues to be the Zoo’s Rock Star showing his favorite moves every day.
With tremendous community and board support, the Kansas City Zoo predicts a polar-sized New Year and a zoo-mendous future. Thank you all!
2012 Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) Memberships Available NOW! Affordable Family FunAll FOTZ Members receive benefits valued at over $500 including:
FREE and speedy admission to the Kansas City Zoo through March 31, 2013
FREE or discounted admission to more than 150 zoos and aquariums throughout the U.S. and Canada
DISCOUNTS at Zoo gift shops and on education programs and birthday parties
and much more.
FOTZ Members who are renewing their membership receive a $5 discount through March 31, 2012. Hurry and purchase your 2012 FOTZ Membership and begin reaping the benefits immediately!
New Bundles of Furry Joy on Exhibit in Tropics
The Kansas City Zoo is proud to welcome twins! Twin Golden Lion Tamarins were born on Wednesday, January 18 and are now on exhibit in the Tropics. Golden Lion Tamarins are critically endangered making this pair important to the conservation of the species. For now, the two cling close to mom, so much so, you have to look hard for the two black spots and tiny orange arms woven in her fur. When grown, the pair will probably be sent to other Zoos continue to strengthen the genetics of this species.
Have you seen the freshwater stingray in the Tropics? These ray have hearty appetite and being a
natural predator they love to eat shrimp, clams and fish.
The freshwater stingray share the exhibit with the new Van der Deckon hornbills.
Scraps to Sculpture!
Calling all artists, it is time for your creativity to be used to turn your trash into art. Create an elephant from trash can lids, a zoo from cereal boxes or a giraffe out of rocks. Let your imaginations run wild. Enter your creation in the Zoo's Scraps to Sculpture. It's easy, fun and all Zoo guests will get to vote on most creative, most resourceful and overall favorite during Party for the Planet on Saturday, April 14. Prizes and recognition for all participants! To enter send a picture of your masterpiece to marketing@fotzkc.org.
Discounted 2012 JAZZOO Tickets are On Sale Now!
Jazzoo 2012 is Friday, June 1.
Purchase your ticket to fun today.
Wednesdays - Wild Walkers; 9 a.m.
Thursdays - Toddling Troops; 9 a.m.
Wednesday, February 22 - Science Adventure Club: Penguins **
Thursday, February 23 - Science Adventure Club: Penguins **
Saturday, February 25 - International Polar Bear Day Activities
Thursday, March 1 - Science Adventure Club: Awesome Dads **
Thursday, March 1 - Family Science Night: Phenomenal Physics
Wednesday, March 7 - Science Adventure Club: Awesome Dads **
Thursday, March 8 - Science Adventure Club: Awesome Moms **
Saturday, March 10 - Pancakes For Penguins **; Kids Fun Fest (Polar Bear); Roots and Shoots; Kids Conservation Club
**Reservations Recommended.
