Sustainability by the Numbers 2024
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.
KC Can Compost
As part of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium's growing partnership with KC Can Compost, the Zoo diverted 25,200 pounds of waste from the landfill in 2024.
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 and Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Membership
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 and participates as a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
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.
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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