The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is home to more than 10,000 animals, representing more than 200 species. Get to know them here, then come and meet them in person at the Zoo!

Spring is in the air...and so are the addra gazelles! Native to Africa's Sahara Desert region, this sleek antelope species is known for its "pronking" behavior. These gazelles will leap for a variety...

Enjoy a live look at animals that call the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium home! Even when the Zoo is closed, you can keep an eye on your favorite residents. As a non-profit organization, the Zoo depends on the generosity of individuals in our community to …

ZOO MISSION: The Kansas City Zoo connects people to each other and the natural world to promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation. In Memoriam Natalia, our female Amur leopard,...

Sep 11, 2024 · The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium is located in historic Swope Park with easy access from I-435 and 71 Highway. It is just minutes from downtown, the Country Club Plaza, and surrounding metro suburbs. Parking at the zoo is always free.

1 day ago · KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City residents and animal lovers are mourning the loss of a famous, 19-year-old lion who passed away inside the Kansas City Zoo last week. According to a post from the ...

2 days ago · The Kansas City Zoo welcomes a new baby Masai giraffe on June 30, 2024. (Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium) The zoo currently cares for five Masai giraffes, including one born at the zoo last summer.

1 day ago · The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is mourning the loss of one of its beloved lions who was euthanized last week. The zoo said in a social media post that Jabari, a 19-year-old lion, had been ...

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is building a new “spot” for giraffes expected to open in May 2026! The new giraffe complex will bring upgrades including year-round indoor viewing, a giraffe feeding...

Jan 8, 2025 · Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium staff enjoyed a unique slumber party as snow blanketed the metro. More than 20 staff members from the animal care and facilities teams slept overnight in the...