Daily Schedule

Watch as caregivers feed the four species of penguins that live in the chilly portion of Helzberg Penguin Plaza: king, gentoo, macaroni, and chinstrap. Find out how they manage to fit so much fish into those small bodies!

Our sea lions will delight you with their playful antics each day! Join us for an educational and interactive experience that will leave you cheering.

Meet our polar bear, Nuniq, and find out how you can help save polar bears in the wild with just a few simple changes to your lifestyle. Everyone can make a difference!

Come see Animal Adventures LIVE and watch as our animal ambassadors show off their skills and talents in a special performance!

Meet the herd! Their humongous size isn't the only thing that makes these giants of the animal kingdom unique. Their caregivers can tell you all about their tusks, their trunks, and the unique dynamics of this endangered species.

Meet lionness Zuri and hear about this species' unique characteristics. You will learn all about these majestic big cats from the animal care specialists who tend to them every day.

Inside the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium's original 1909 building, you'll find monkeys, birds, and mammals. Stop by this chat to find out about all the animals that call our Tropics habitat home.

Our chimpanzee troop loves hanging out high up in the trees of their 3-acre exhibit. The chat is the absolute BEST time to see the chimps as they will always make their way to the front of the habitat for treats. Learn about the family dynamics within the troop.

From the smallest to the biggest, you can see most of the KCZoo's snakes in one building, and learn more about the species you like best.

Learn about our three dromedary (one-humped) camels, Pearl, Missy, and Kizzy, and stick around after the chat to feed them at our Camel Feeding Deck. Learn why camels are in our Australia section, even though it's not their native land!

Watch as our gorilla troop gets treats then ask all of your questions about this amazing critically endangered species. Get all the answers from the animal specialists who care for them every day.

Our sea lions will delight you with their playful antics each day! Join us for an educational and interactive experience that will leave you cheering.

What do penguins eat? Find out from those who know them best, the specialists who care for them. Learn why these penguins actually prefer the warmer weather.

This isn't your average dog. Find out how these African wild dogs are very different from the canine you may have at home.

Come see Animal Adventures LIVE and watch as our animal ambassadors show off their skills and talents in a special performance!

Did you know that a rhino's horn is actually made of the same thing as your fingernails? Learn more about that and other surprising rhino facts from the animal specialists who care for our herd. And learn about Zumi, our new addition to the Rhino family. Zumi will have the choice of being outside on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays this summer.

Watch as caregivers feed the four species of penguins that live in the chilly portion of Helzberg Penguin Plaza: king, gentoo, macaroni, and chinstrap. Find out how they manage to fit so much fish into those small bodies!

Ask all your questions about these beautiful big cats and get them answered by our animal care specialists!