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Daily Schedule

10:00 AM
Cold Penguin Feeding
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!
Helzberg Penguin Plaza
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10:30 AM
Polar Bear Chat
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!
Indoor Viewing at Polar Bear Passage
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11:00 AM
Animal Adventures LIVE
Come see Animal Adventures LIVE and watch as our animal ambassadors show off their skills and talents in a special performance!
Auditorium in the Main Lobby
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12:00 PM
Red Panda Chat
Sometimes known as the "firefox", the red panda is a proficient climber native to the mountainous Himalayan regions of Myanmar and China. Learn all about this species at this animal chat!
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12:30 PM
Tropics Chat
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.
Inside Tropics building
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1:00 PM
Snakes Chat
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.
Snakes building near Australia
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1:30 PM
A spotted Amur leopard at rest
Amur Leopard Chat
Meet one of the Zoo’s coolest cats, the Amur leopard! Join animal care specialists to learn what these spotted sneaky cats eat, how they play, and why they’re super rare. You’ll also hear how the Zoo cares for them daily.
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Linne's two-toed sloth hanging upside down from a branch
Sloth Q&A
Why does a sloth move sooooo slooooow? Find out why Arnie eats, sleeps, and moves slower than any other animal at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
Discovery Barn
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1:45 PM
Closeup of a California sea lion's profile as something to its left has caught its attention
Sea Lion Chat
Join animal care experts to learn all about these playful marine mammals—from what they eat and how they train to the ways they communicate and interact with their environment. You’ll also hear how you can help protect sea lions and their ocean habitats.
Sea Lion Habitat near Tuxedo Grill
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2:00 PM
Humboldt Penguin
Humboldt Penguin Feeding
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.
Helzberg Penguin Plaza
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2:30 PM
Animal Adventures LIVE
Come see Animal Adventures LIVE and watch as our animal ambassadors show off their skills and talents in a special performance!
Auditorium in the Main Lobby
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3:00 PM
Cold Penguin Feeding
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!
Helzberg Penguin Plaza
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front view of a Sumatran tiger standing on a rock
Tiger Chat
Ask all your questions about these beautiful big cats and get them answered by our animal care specialists!
Tiger Habitat on Tiger Trail
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