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!

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!

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

Sometimes known as the "firefox", the red panda is a proficient climber native to the mountainous Himalayan regions of Myanmar and China. You can find our red pandas in the Asian section of the Zoo near the Sumatran tigers.

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.

Meet one of the Zoo’s coolest cats—the Amur leopard! Join our animal care specialists for a fun and exciting chat where you’ll learn what these spotted sneaky cats eat, how they play, and why they’re super rare. You’ll also hear inspiring stories about how the Zoo cares for them daily—and learn about the vital conservation efforts underway to protect Amur leopards in the wild and ensure their survival for generations to come.

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.

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

Join our animal care experts for a splashy and engaging chat where you’ll 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 hear behind-the-scenes stories of daily care and discover how the Zoo is helping protect sea lions and their ocean habitats through important conservation efforts.

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!

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!

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