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!

Get eye-to-eye with one of the Zoo’s tallest residents! For just $5 per person, you can hand-feed our gentle giraffes and enjoy an unforgettable up-close encounter. Offered three times daily, this unique experience is perfect for animal lovers of all ages. Don’t miss your chance to make a towering new friend! Please note: Payments for giraffe feedings are credit card only.

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!

Get eye-to-eye with one of the Zoo’s tallest residents! For just $5 per person, you can hand-feed our gentle giraffes and enjoy an unforgettable up-close encounter. Offered three times daily, this unique experience is perfect for animal lovers of all ages. Don’t miss your chance to make a towering new friend! Please note: Payments for giraffe feedings are credit card only.

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.

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.

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.

Get eye-to-eye with one of the Zoo’s tallest residents! For just $5 per person, you can hand-feed our gentle giraffes and enjoy an unforgettable up-close encounter. Offered three times daily, this unique experience is perfect for animal lovers of all ages. Don’t miss your chance to make a towering new friend! Please note: Payments for giraffe feedings are credit card only.

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.

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!