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Stretched across 202 acres, the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is home to nearly 10,000 animals. It’s always a new adventure at the Zoo!
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May the force be with us! Han, Luke and Leia made their public debut today. These young Asian small-clawed otters join siblings Connor, Clover and Otis along with mom Cai and dad Ian on exhibit in Tropics. They still have a lot of swim lessons ahead to master their abilities!
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"Little" Obi is growing up. ❤️ This one-year-old Matschie's tree kangaroo is nearly as big as his mama Nokopo!
📸 Amy M.
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A female Masai giraffe was born to mom Makali on Sunday, June 30! The calf weighs in at 125 pounds and already stands 5 feet 6 inches tall. It will be a while before this adorable girl makes her public debut, but we will keep fans updated on the Zoo’s social media pages!
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Obi and Nokopo are not just cuties, this son and mother are incredible ambassadors for the Matschie’s tree kangaroo species, which is native to the cloud forests of the Huon Peninsula of northeastern New Guinea.
📸 Sammi V.
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Obi achieved a big goal! The tree kangaroos are taught how to voluntary participate in medical checkups like stepping on the scale through positive reinforcement. Obi recently ventured onto the scale for the first time without needing his mom by his side!
📸 Kelsey G.
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We’ve got that happy
#FridayFeeling
seeing this duo! We still don’t have a set date as to when giraffe calf Willow will make her public debut, but we will keep you updated as details arise. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this precious pic of Willow and Makali!
📸 Julia J.
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Tree kangaroo Obi dropping in to remind everyone that we are open all weekend, including Labor Day, September 2, from 9:30 am to 5 pm!
📸 Kelsey G.
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The baby has arrived! Zuri, a critically endangered eastern black rhinoceros, gave birth to an adorable calf in the early morning hours on December 31.
There are only about 740 of this type of rhino left in the wild so this birth is important for the subspecies as a whole!
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Hello there, Willow! This 2-month-old Masai giraffe continues to grow in size (and in our hearts). Willow is now 7 feet tall!
📸 Katie M.
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Meet the two newest Zoo babies! Rock hyrax pups Latte and Espresso were born to mom Idaho and dad Perseus on July 12. This female and male are getting accustomed to their natural climbing ability, and you might see then atop rocks with mom!
📸 Julia J.
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While one-year-old tree kangaroo Obi learns the ins and outs of climbing in the outdoor habitat, mom is always there for encouragement.
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Happy # WorldTreeKangarooDay to the Zoo’s amazing arboreal marsupials: Obi, Nokopo, and Gru! The KCZoo is a proud partner of the
@zoos_aquariums
' SAFE program, which works to contribute to the conservation of endangered tree kangaroos in the wild.
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We are swimming with excitement to announce the birth of two North American river otter pups! Born to 5-year-old Ursula on March 4, the pups are currently behind the scenes, but we will keep you posted when they are introduced to their main habitat and viewable to the public!
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The Kansas City Zoo has to Speak Now: We are Enchanted to welcome
#TaylorSwift
to KC! 💜
#TaylorSwiftErasTour
#ErasTour
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In honor of the Olympics wrapping up, we present to you the artistic swimming (and snacking) team of Matti and Owin. These sea otters always win gold in our hearts. 😍
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Last week, we asked you to vote on the name of Makali's calf, and "Willow" is the winner! Although Willow will nurse from mom anywhere from 6 months to a year, she is starting to act like her mama and explore the diet of the adult giraffes.
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Our giraffe herd just grew by four hooves. On Tuesday, September 3, at 3:50 pm, mom Lizzie gave birth to a baby giraffe. The calf weighed in at 111 lbs and already stands 5' 6" tall.
Check out this video of our new addition and stay tuned for details about her name.
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NAME ANNOUNCEMENT: Thank you to everyone who voted on the baby eastern black rhinoceros’ name! After tallying the 14,421 votes submitted, we are thrilled to announce the winning name…Zumi!
📽️ Animal Care Manager Katie and Senior Animal Care Specialist Julia
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Obi is getting bigger and spending more time out of mother Nokopo’s pouch! You’ll even see this growing Matschie’s tree kangaroo confidently snacking on solid foods next to his mom.
📽️ Kelsey G.
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We are currently in an active code red situation with an elephant in an area it should not be. No one is any immediate danger and we are taking all needed steps to bring this situation to a safe resolution. We will update you as information becomes available.
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It's
#RedFriday
! The whole Zoo is getting in on the action as the
@Chiefs
prepare to take on the Patriots in the
#AFCChampionship
. We're rooting for you
#Chiefs
!
#LetsRoll
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The Kansas City Zoo is thrilled to announce that a critically endangered male Bornean orangutan was born on Monday, May 8, to mother Josie. Both mom and son appear healthy and are doing well. Stay tuned on our social media channels for updates!
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We had a beautiful Thanksgiving surprise this year! On the evening of Nov. 24, a gentoo penguin chick began pipping and soon hatched the following day. We are happy to announce that Shirley and Honker are the proud parents to our new little addition, Turducken!
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When it's hot outside our zookeepers provide cooling enrichment for our animals. Zookeepers Cherie and Kelsey hooked up the hose for our gorilla family and four-year-old Masika stole the show. What kid doesn't love a sprinkler!
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HELP US NAME THE NEW GIRAFFE CALF! The animal care specialists have narrowed the options down to five names for Makali's growing girl. The deadline to vote is 4pm on Friday, July 12, and you may vote only once. View the name options and cast your vote at: .
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Makali’s calf has been officially introduced to the other giraffe gals, and we can confirm these four are
#SquadGoals
. If you haven’t voted on a name for the calf yet, be sure to visit !
📸 Katie M.
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It’s Game Day,
#ChiefsKingdom
! Chuck the giant Pacific octopus is already feeling the
@Chiefs
team spirit!
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Happy Friday! We hope you have a great day! Stop by the Zoo this weekend and break your
#cabinfever
#DixieGiraffe
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@ClintBowyer
@mattkenseth
@jamiemcmurray
joined us at the
#KCZoo
today before the race!
@kansasspeedway
http://t.co/2xw2e5uqkq
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Today marks the first birthday for our adorable red panda triplets Louise, Penny and Coco. Special thanks to Blue Springs Elementary School for sponsoring our fantastic red panda exhibit. Happy birthday girls!
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We are ALL CLEAR. The elephant has returned safely, without incident to his barn.
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Good morning to Eke! This 2-month-old blue duiker loves to greet his care specialists with his little nose in the morning. At only about 2 pounds, Eke is gaining in confidence and loves to eat alfalfa, grain, and produce!
📸 submitted by Mackenzie, animal care specialist
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It’s three times the cuteness on Tiger Trail! Our red panda parents, Randy and Kate, welcomed three cubs on July 11. The youngsters will stay in the nest box for a few months and their genders are unknown at this point, but we hope to announce them very soon!
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New Year’s Resolution: Be as excited to eat my veggies as tree kangaroo Nokopo is on the daily.
📸 Kelsey G.
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Asian small-clawed otter triplets Han, Luke and Leia will be making their public debut tomorrow! Ewok don't run to Tropics!
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What kid doesn't like playing in the hose? Ten-month-old North American river otter Ursula sure does. Behind the scenes our otters have a off exhibit pool to play in and she takes full advantage of her spa time!
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Willow sampled willow for the first time! You may recall that this giraffe calf was named after willow, a tree that happens to be mom Makali’s favorite snack. While it took a few minutes for Willow to work up the courage, she emerged victorious in this snack session!
📽️ Julia J.
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IT’S A GIRL! Now it's time to choose the perfect name for this eastern black rhinoceros! The animal care team narrowed it down to five options, and we'll select the one with the largest popular vote. One vote per person, please. View the names and vote at !
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Join us for for Boo at the Zoo this weekend! FOTZ Members, join us early on Saturday starting at 8:30 am for family friendly fun!
Zookeeper Sara treated our red pandas to some pumpkin enrichment. We think the resemblance is uncanny!
Photo: Amy, Zookeeper
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We are happy to announce the birth of red panda cubs Zhúzi and Sundara, born in May to mom Kashmir! A panda cam will be in front of the habitat for guest viewing. The Zoo participates in the AZA's Species Survival Plan, a program that ensures the survival of endangered species.
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Polar bear pool day! Berlin was feeling the summer weather this morning with her favorite enrichment. That barrel just won't stay down!
Video: Barb, Docent
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We are thrilled to welcome a new hippo to the Kansas City Zoo! Cairo, a three-year-old hippopotamus arrived in April and completed the quarantine process before heading out to explore her habitat for the first time this week. Plan your visit to the Zoo and meet Cairo today!
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Thanks to those Zookeepers who are riding out the ice storm at the Zoo tonight to ensure our animals stay safe and sound!
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A foot of snow in KC MO and Berlin the polar bear is LOVING it!
#kansascityzoo
#nikitacam
@CNNbrk
http://t.co/BEHgh41wqB
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@alexs_journey
we are so happy you stopped by today! Best of luck tomorrow, the whole
#KCZoo
team is sending positive thoughts your way!
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It's Friday, the weekend is almost here and this gorgeous weather has us....
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Happy
#Thanksgiving
! The KCZoo is closed today. We hope you enjoy your holiday with family and friends and encourage you to eat like an elephant!
#BeLikeLois
#CleanPlateClub
📽️ Brittany, Zookeeper
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Good morning, Selene and Ian! If you’re at the Zoo today, be sure to stop by and say hello to these Asian small-clawed otters in the Tropics habitat. Their care team also holds daily informational chats at 12:30 pm!
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Did you know that the sea otter has the thickest fur of any mammal? Sea otters will spend a large part of their day rolling, rubbing, and pawing to remove debris and insulate the fur with natural oils. Reserve your visit to the Aquarium at !
📸 Darcy H.
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Congratulations to Matschie’s tree kangaroo Nokopo on her new joey!💙 It’s a boy! The joey is estimated to have been born in late May and will spend the next few months in the pouch. Nokopo is trained to participate in voluntary pouch checks to monitor the joey as it grows!
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We are thrilled to welcome two sea otters! Staff worked with the
@AquariumPacific
to help rehome these male otters, who were rescued as stranded pups. The lack of successful surrogates deemed them non-releasable, but they now have a home at the Aquarium. Meet them Sept. 1!
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Little brothers are a pain in the tush...
#amIright
?
(little brother Han and big brother Otis)
Photo: Heidi, Zookeeper
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Happy half-birthday to our red panda triplets Coco, Penny and Louise!
Photo: Amy, Zookeeper
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The first king penguin egg to be laid at the Zoo hatched on Sunday, January 13. The name “Blizzard” was chosen for this chick since it made its entrance into the world during one big snow storm!
Photo: Brian McCarty, Zookeeper
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Thanks Mr. Hamill!
Thanks for finally reuniting Han, Luke and Leia,
@KansasCityZoo
- It's much appreciated!
#YouOtterBeProudOfYourselves
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Willow has that
#FridayFeeling
! This growing Masai giraffe calf and the rest of the herd are now viewable in the plains habitat. The Zoo is open today until 4 pm!
📸 Carla F.
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Let's gear up for World Tree Kangaroo Day on May 21 with the Crunch-a-Thon competition created by
@zoos_aquariums
' SAFE project! Mother-and-son team, Nokopo and Obi, are ready to show their crunching prowess. 🥬
#WorldTreeKangarooDay
#treeroocrunchathon2024
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Finish
#RedFriday
without a red panda? PSHAW. Enter Kashmir to the rescue! ♥️💛
Go,
@Chiefs
!
Photo by Barb S.
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Our adorable otter pups are venturing out on exhibit for the first time and this is cuteness overload you don’t want to miss! Connor and Clover, who were born in March, are getting to know their new home under the watchful eye of their parents and big brother, Otis.
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We are thrilled to welcome one of our newest friends to the Zoo: Chandler! Could he BE any cooler? This sandbar shark is one of the first arrivals to the 650,000-gallon aquarium, which is scheduled to open Labor Day weekend!
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🎉 Matti, a sea otter who was rescued after being orphaned as a pup, is turning one! He and his habitat buddy Owin were each treated to a tasty seafood delicacy: Dungeness crab! Matti is described as a vocal and playful boy who loves to have fun with Owin!
📸 Jocelyn K.
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Thanks to the warm temperature yesterday, Maxwell was able to go on the African Safari for the first time! Our giraffes are very sensitive to the temperature, but we hope there will be a few more days this year that they can be out.
Photos: Julia J., Zookeeper
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Nikita is cheering on our
#BoysInBlue
during the
#playoffs
best of luck
#Royals
we hope you
#TakeTheCrown
http://t.co/lqk6t6tEML
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Let's meet lovely Jane on this
#FoxyFriday
! This bat-eared fox transferred to the KCZoo per a recommendation from the
@zoos_aquariums
' Species Survival Plan. Her care team says that Jane is friendly, curious, and eager to learn new training behaviors!
📸 Marissa M.
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Did you know the KCZoo has added water bottle refill stations to all of our water fountains? Reduce your plastic waste by purchasing a reusable water bottle at our Zoo gift shops or bring one from home on your next visit!
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This spring, our Australasia team helped breed and hatch more than 5,000 tadpoles. All but 72 of them were sent to Wyoming to be released into their natural habitat. The toadlets that remain will continue to breed and help expand the wild population of their species.
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#KCZoo
just got fluffier! A second
#kingpenguin
chick has hatched and is now on exhibit. We need your help to name this adorable chick! Submit your ideas on the
@KansasCityZoo
's Facebook page comments section and our Zookeepers will pick their favorite. Photo Brian, zookeeper
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Meet Tortellini! This green sea turtle was rescued in 2020 after she was likely struck by a boat near Florida. This accident caused buoyancy issues and she was deemed non-releasable. With the help of
@CMAquarium
, Tortellini was nursed back to health and now resides at the KCZoo!
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Meet Mrs. Brisby’s joey, Roxby! She is the second of the new red kangaroos to make a big reveal. Roxby spends most of the time in mom’s pouch, but you’ll be able to spot a tail or leg peeking out occasionally. Thanks to
@UMKC
for sponsoring the kangaroo habitat!
📸 Sammi V.
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😺 Pawsome News: It’s International Cat Day!
#SumatranTiger
#SandCat
#Cheetah
📸 Amy A., Julia J., and Nikki D.
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Thanks to our friendly Super Bowl wager with the
@phillyzoo
,
#ChiefsKingdom
is now represented in the home of the Eagles! The wonderful staff also donated to the AZA Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) program of our choice – the Orangutan SAFE program! Thank you, Philadelphia!
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Tonight we root on
@KStateMBB
! Here's a video of our sand cat getting in the spirit!
#KStateMBB
#Sweet16
@KState
#MarchMadness
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Our mob is enjoying the snow but just like the rest of us they're ready for spring!
Photo: Mary, Zookeeper
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It’s a Girl! Our chimpanzee troop just got a little bit bigger. On Tuesday morning, January 9, chimpanzee Teetoo welcomed a baby girl named Gracie. This is the first baby for Teetoo and she is already doing a great job.
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Welcome, Bintang! We are thrilled for you to meet this 4-year-old Sumatran tiger that is making his KCZoo public debut today! "Bini" arrived from the
@topekazoo
in late 2022, and has been busy exploring his new home. Stop by our daily chat at 3 pm to learn more about him!
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We had a special visitor today!
@QuintonLucasKC
and his family came out for a fun visit this afternoon and made a friend.
Thanks for visiting, Mayor Q!
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Happy
#WorldPorcupineDay
! At the Zoo, you'll see incredible quilled ambassadors like Jasiri, an African crested porcupine.
📸 Liv Y.
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GAME DAY IS HERE! We are otterly excited to watch the
@chiefs
in action tonight!
📽️ Allison M.
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Here to add a little PANDA-monium to 2023 is Zhuzi and Sundara! Visit these cuties in the Tiger Trail section of the Zoo today from 9:30 am to 4 pm. 🐾
#redpandas
📸 Sammi, animal care specialist
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