Three Zoos in One became the theme of the 2020 Masterplan for the Kansas City Zoo.

Six strategies helped guide the development of the plan:

1. Animals first: Expand the Zoo's collection in powerful strategic ways.

2. Redirect discussions concerning size: create the feeling of "the Zoo is just right for me" keeping in mind wayfinding, comfort and transportation. Create "Zoo's within a Zoo" or "Three Zoo's for the Price of One."

3. Become ultra-family friendly: provide more interactive areas and experiences that cater to family groups.

4. Enhance real connections between guests and animals and staff: increase keeper interaction and education programming.

5. Increase revenue through entrepreneurial zones: create synergy of food service and retail with animal exhibits and experiences.

6. Increase revenue through corporate and private sponsorships and partnerships: develop compelling opportunities within exhibits as well as around exhibits.


Tiger Trail

      Sumatran Rainforest

      Orangutan Canopy

      Predator Canyon








Penguin Plaza

      






African Safari
                    
                
Okavango Elephant     Proposed Layout

Congo Gorilla Encounter    Proposed Layout

Giraffe Feeding Station   Proposed Layout