The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is proud to support a variety of wildlife initiatives that are helping protect animals in need, and today we are shining the spotlight on The Marine Mammal Center. Recently, communications manager Ellie was able to travel to California to watch this amazing group in action. Two young California sea lions named Tigerfish and Sinestral had been treated for leptospirosis (a disease caused by bacteria) and released from Point Lobos following their rehabilitation. In th

There is a scimitar-horned oryx baby boom at the Kansas City Zoo! Three of our newest residents got to stretch their legs on exhibit for the first time this morning. These extremely rare antelope are classified as extinct in the wild and the KCZoo is doing our part to ensure their survival. We are still expecting more youngsters this spring, so keep your eyes peeled for these adorable calves on exhibit on the African plains. | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Another amazing Zoo Year's Eve! 🎉 | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

NEW ZOO SPECIES: The next time you visit the Tropics habitat, you’ll see two new faces: Poquito and Ariel! These Geoffroy’s marmosets now reside in the habitat formerly occupied by the cotton-top tamarins, which are now located at Sobela Ocean Aquarium. The Geoffroy’s marmoset is a small monkey known for distinct ear tufts and native to the lowland forests of southeastern Brazil. This species has handy adaptations such as chisel-like teeth that can gouge holes into trees to eat the oozing gum. P

It's moving day! Our Francois langurs and red pandas switched exhibits today due to the changes in temperature. Our Zookeepers work with the animals to train them for the move, which happens twice a year. Video by Sara, Zookeeper. Editing by Steven, Marketing | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium