Conservation by the Numbers 2023
We envision a world in which the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium contributes significantly to preserving the diversity of species and conserving resources on Earth while influencing others to do the same. Through our Conservation Fund, we invest in programs and projects that are making a difference.
KC Can Compost
As part of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium's growing partnership with KC Can Compost, Zoo events diverted more than 2,700 lbs. of waste from the landfill this year.
LEED Certified Buildings
The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is committed to LEED-certified construction. We're working to decrease our carbon footprint by building exhibits that are environmentally friendly and educate the public about conservation.
Palm Oil Policy
The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium strives to only purchase products that use certified sustainable palm oil to help save orangutans and all animals affected by non-sustainable palm oil farming.
Project Eco-Cell
Eco-Cell, an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) preferred company, is the premiere handheld electronics recycling program for environmentally minded organizations.
Sobela Ocean Aquarium
This ocean experience was designed with the environment in mind and features numerous energy saving technologies.
Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil
Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil Membership (RSPO) gives the Zoo a voice in determining the standards for sustainable palm oil.
Solar Panels
As part of our partnership with KCP&L’s solar panel initiative, nine roofs all around the Zoo house solar panels that are up and running.
Zoo Manoo
The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium sells composted animal manure, or Zoo Manoo, to the public year-round.
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