Daily Schedule

Penguins don't eat like us; they don't even chew their food. Watch as we feed the four species of penguins that live in the chilly portion of our exhibit: King, Gentoo, Macaroni, and Chinstrap. Find out how they manage to fit so much fish into those tiny, fluffy 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 cheetah Viserion, and one of his caregivers. You can get the answers to all the questions you may have about fast cats and the animal specialists that know them best.

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!

Have you ever had a bird land on your head? You might at this lorikeet encounter. Feed our colorful birds nectar and you'll have a friend for life. Please note that for the health of our animals, there is a limited amount of food available so not all Zoo guests may be able to feed.

Wade into Alligator Alley and learn more about the reptiles that call it home.

Meet the herd! Their humongous size isn't the only thing that makes these giants of the animal kingdom unique. Their caretakers can teach you all about their tusks, their trunks, and their wild counterparts' struggle in the wild.

Meet our lion family and hear about their unique characteristics. Learn all about these majestic big cats from the zookeepers who care for them.

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

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.

Have you ever had a bird land on your head? You might at this lorikeet encounter. Feed our colorful birds nectar and you'll have a friend for life. Please note that for the health of our animals, there is a limited amount of food available so not all Zoo guests may be able to feed.

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.

From the smallest to the biggest, you can see all our snakes in one spot.

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.

Get nose to nose with our orange apes and learn about how you can help save orangutans in the wild with your shopping choices here 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.

Penguins don't eat like us; they don't even chew their food. Watch as we feed the four species of penguins that live in the chilly portion of our exhibit: King, Gentoo, Macaroni, and Chinstrap. Find out how they manage to fit so much fish into those tiny, fluffy bodies!

Have you ever had a bird land on your head? You might at this lorikeet encounter. Feed our colorful birds nectar and you'll have a friend for life. Please note that for the health of our animals, there is a limited amount of food available so not all Zoo guests may be able to feed.

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