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While our friends at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts have been closed to the public, they kindly opened their doors to a few of our amazing ambassador animals. These animals enjoyed the enrichment they would normally experience while in our shows and on visits to the community. We hope you enjoy this video as much as we did making it!

Our KCZoo Railroad sponsor Kansas City Southern Railroad Company reminds you to #SeeTracksThinkTrain #KansasCitySouthern #RailSafetyWeek2020

Tickets to Boo at the Zoo are available now! Members, check your email for a link to your exclusive hour 9-10 am. Non-members https://www.kansascityzoo.org/tickets-and-pricing/ Members: https://store.kansascityzoo.org/webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?cg=PORT&c=MemEvents.

Tomorrow from 1-4pm, in partnership with Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company Fund, the Kansas City Zoo will be a pickup site for free face masks. Please enter the north end of the cheetah parking lot for drive through pick up. #fordppeday

Mark your calendars for Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 24, 25 and 31. The annual event is being modified this year for a safe trick-or-treating experience. Bring the kiddos in their family-friendly costumes and join the fun! Treat bags will be provided. There will be the same number of treats at a smaller number of no-contact treat stations staffed by Zoo employees. Our animals will also be receiving pumpkin enrichment at scheduled times throughout the day! Members, you have special access to Boo at the Zoo from 9 - 10:15 am each day! Reservations are required; free registration opens October 9 at 10 am. Thanks to Ford Motor Company Fund for sponsoring this event. SAT, OCT 24 AND 2 MORE Boo at the Zoo

Have you ever wondered about the swinging bridge to West Africa? KANSASCITY.COM What’s the story behind Swope Park’s swinging bridge? Hold on tight, KCQ has an answer

Have you reserved your Boo at the Zoo tickets yet? SAT, OCT 24 AND 2 MORE Boo at the Zoo

We're nearing the end of #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek and we'd be remiss if we didn't recognize our hardworking team of medical professionals! The Kansas City Zoo depends on these amazing people to provide world-class animal healthcare. Thank you for all that you do! The Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians (AZVT)

Delilah sea lion says its fall y'all! Photo: Nina, zookeeper

Cha-Cha the African crowned crane is ready for some #Chiefs football! Photo: Darcy, zookeeper

La Mega KC was live. 21 hrs · Trae a tus niños al zoológico a pedir dulces este Halloween

Real world conservation in action! APE Malaysia October 23 at 11:20 AM · Our tree planting squad saw a herd of 10 pygmy elephants passing through our CREATE site! This site funded by Kansas City Zoo is an important stretch of wildlife corridor with trees that are 2 years old. After using this wildlife corridor, the herd then headed into the river to cross over to the other side in search of more food. Disclaimer: All videos were taken at a safe distance and no pygmy elephants were harmed in the process. Video Credit: APE Malaysia/Mus #Elephant #PlantATree #TreePlanting #Rainforest #Borneo #KinabatanganRiver #Wildlife #Conservation #WildlifeReserve #FragmentedForest #WildlifeCorridor #EndangeredSpecies #ROARInitiative #CREATE #KansasCityZoo #HenryVilasZoo #DenverZoo #APEMalaysia

Safe, socially distanced trick-or-treating all day today, tomorrow and next Saturday at Boo at the Zoo! Timed tickets still available online, come out to the Zoo!

It's day two of #polarbearweek! Today's challenge is all about preserving our resources. Take a photo and post it to Facebook or Instagram with #pbweekkc to be entered to win a set of KCZoo reusable steel straws! Enter all five challenges this week and you may win Nest thermostat! 1. Bring reusable shopping bags with you when you shop or choose paper bags at stores. 2. Refuse single use plastic straws (500 million are used each day in the US alone) 3. Use a reusable water bottle instead of one time use plastics. Polar Bears International

It is #polarbearweek and #yourchoicesmatter. You can conserve a significant amount of energy and help positively impact our climate. Complete one of the following, and post a photo with #PBWeekKC to Facebook or Instagram. 1. Turn your thermostat down 2 degrees. 2. Choose energy star rated appliances. 3. Check the tire pressure of your vehicle. All who submit will be entered to win a refillable KCZoo water bottle! Submit all five days this week and you could win a Nest thermostat! Polar Bears International

Each year, Polar Bear Week coincides with the fall polar bear migration near Churchill, Manitoba - where polar bears gather to wait for freeze-up on Hudson Bay so they can return to hunting seals. It focuses on the importance of sea ice to polar bears and why we must take action on climate change to ensure their survival. This year’s Polar Bear Week will offer more ways for you to get involved from home! Watch Kansas City Zoo's social media channels starting this Sunday for easy daily challenges that will help our environment and enter you into a chance to win a daily prize. Enter all five days for a chance to win a Nest programmable thermostat! Our Zoo is proud to be the home of two polar bear ambassadors - longtime resident Berlin and soon-to-be-introduced Nuniq - and to be a partner of Polar Bears International, which is helping wild polar bears and their Arctic habitat. We hope you'll follow along with us Nov. 1 - 8 to learn more about our polar pals and how you can make a difference!

Kansas City Zoo AAZK Chapter October 25 at 12:01 AM · Happy International Gibbon Day! Gibbons are among the rarest of the primates, and are mostly arboreal, moving very quickly from branch to branch in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. They make loud, musical sounds that carry over long distances—something that is always fun to hear during a visit to the zoo! Like many animals, Gibbons are becoming more threatened as their forested habitat is destroyed, making breeding efforts with this species more important than ever before! In this video you can see little Leilani, born in February of this year, playing with her father, Smithers, while mother Kit keeps an eye on things. They are Northern white cheeked gibbons. Notice the adult males (like Smithers) are black and white, while adult females are cream colored. Infants are the same color as the mother, and gradually turn black. Then, when young females reach maturity they change back to the cream color like Kit. You can find our little family unit in the Tropics building, sharing a habitat with our Asian small clawed otters!

To ensure that all Zoo employees have sufficient time to cast their ballots, the Zoo will be closing to the public at 3 pm on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. “We feel its extremely important that all of our staff have the opportunity to make their voices heard at the polls,” said Randy Wisthoff, Executive Director/CEO. “We hope that all registered voters in our community are planning to do the same!”

We have another mouth to feed! Nuniq, our new four-year-old polar bear, is still growing and eats approximately 26,000 calories every day! The cost to feed this 1,100-pound bear is $50 each day, a whopping $18,250 per year. Will you help us feed Nuniq? A contribution of $50 or more will get your name posted on the monitors at Polar Bear Passage until February 28, 2021.

Check out our new high-definition #PolarBearCam! YOUTUBE.COM KC Zoo Polar Bear Cam - YouTube

Meet Nuniq, the newest resident of the Kansas City Zoo!

TUE, NOV 24 AND 8 MORE Zoosdays!

Good morning! I’m Rosie the #goat and I’ll be taking over the Zoo’s stories today! I’m one of the 'Amazing Animal Ambassadors' that call the Kansas City Zoo home. I was born at the #KCZoo last February. That’s me next to my mom - The Kansas City Chiefs fan since day 1! As a young #ambassadoranimal, I have spent a lot of time learning different behaviors and exploring the Zoo with my trainers. This is so that I can get used to being around lots of people and seeing all sorts of animals and exhibits. You may see me walking all over the zoo when you visit - I especially like to play on the rocks outside of the brand-new #ElephantExpedition that opened this past summer. #rosiethegoat #kansascityzoo

Check out Nuniq! YOUTUBE.COM KC Zoo Polar Bear Cam - YouTube

What a beautiful day to walk the path to our renovated, Elephant Expedition! You can observe not three, not four – but SEVEN African elephants in their new and improved habitat that opened this past summer. You can even check out a virtual keeper chat with this QR code! Can you tell I’m a big fan of elephants? #rosiethegoat

Well, it’s time for my massage appointment so I'm signing off for the day! Make sure to follow #Rosiethegoat and I on our adventures throughout the #KCZoo- you never know where we’ll pop up next! #Rosie&Evie #eviethehog #redriverhog #beauty #nofilter #kansascityzoo

My snout isn’t just cute as a button – it gives me an excellent sense of smell that I use when I’m foraging for food like roots, fruit, and nuts. I’m a #foodiebynature, really. #eviethehog #kansascityzoo #ambassadoranimal

Like #Rosiethegoat, I go on walks throughout the Zoo. In the wild, red river hogs are found throughout western and central Africa. In our Amazing Animal Ambassador Show, I usually show off my sense of smell. #eviethehog #kansascityzoo #nomakeup #ambassadoranimal

While I explore the Zoo, I try to make sure I vary my travels. My walks are not only fun and enriching to me, but to everyone I visit! Enrichment is what animal care staff does to encourage our animals to exhibit natural behaviors (like rooting around the wood chips!) We get daily enrichment to keep our physical and mental health at peak performance. Our Zookeepers really get creative- they offer our food in different ways, give us toys to play with, different scents, training sessions - the list goes on and on. I even get requests from all over the Zoo to provide social enrichment to the animals by walking past their exhibits. This photo is from when I decided to stroll over to visit Berlin polar bear last week. If you're feeling punny, caption this photo! #Evieredriverhog #ambassadoranimal #enrichment

Thank you to everyone who has donated to help offset the expenses of feeding Nuniq! Did you know he eats over 26,000 calories per day?

How do you think Nuniq would have fared against the #QueensGambit? Photo: Bill Arimborgo #BethHarmon #Netflix

Hyde the #BallPython is excited for you to learn about the history of ssssssnakes in folklore! Register for another amazing edition of Zoosdays for a fun, educational, FREE program that brings the Zoo to you – at home or in the classroom! This Tuesday’s topic is #Folklore. ‘Meet’ some of our Animal Ambassadors and zoo educators on December 8th. You will learn what animals teach us about ourselves, our history, and our culture. Don’t miss this fascinating subject! Did we mention it’s FREE? AND if you’ve missed the previous Zoosdays, you can even go back and watch the entire series anytime. The #Zoomobile program and #Zoosdays are supported by Jackson and Clay Counties, which make up the Kansas City Zoological District. #kansascityzoo https://www.kansascityzoo.org/zoomobile/zoosdays

APE Malaysia was live. December 10 at 4:01 PM · We are talking about APE Malaysia's work in Borneo, which includes Orangutans, sun bears and LOTS of tree planting

Holiday Hippos Available Now! If you've ever wanted a hippopotamus for Christmas, now is your chance to make the old holiday song come to life! For a limited time, you can adopt our young hippo, Cairo, for $75. This special adoption package includes a lovable hippopotamus plush, a framed photo of Cairo, an adoption certificate, an animal fact sheet, and a subscription to the Expeditions newsletter. Your adoption is a unique, fun way to help us feed and care for more than 1,700 animals including Cairo, who has a huge appetite for her favorite food, romaine lettuce! To ensure delivery by Christmas, all orders must be placed by December 16. Don't wait, as quantities are limited!

Give a gift to the animals with our Giving Tree! Animal enrichment is vitally important to our animals’ wellbeing as it allows them to utilize their natural abilities and helps keep them physically and mentally stimulated. They need novel treats for training, strong smells for olfactory acuity, and interesting visuals for variety, plus very sturdy toys. The Giving Tree is filled with items that our animal care staff could use to provide the best quality care for our animals. While some of the items our zookeepers have requested may seem odd, they serve an important purpose. For example, our tigers and other carnivores investigate cologne and perfume when marking their habitat territory. Non-toxic bubble bath is fun for play; canned meats and condiments provide interesting items to taste. Contributions of items on this list help us to enrich the lives of the more than 1,700 animals in our care. Purchases can be dropped off at Guest Relations or shipped to Kansas City Zoo at 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64105. Thank you for supporting KCZoo! KANSASCITYZOO.ORG www.kansascityzoo.org

Two, Too Cute! We recently welcomed two sand cat kittens to first-time mom, Alya! During their routine neonatal exams, we discovered we have one girl and one boy! They are now 6 weeks old, weigh just over 1 pound, and are healthy and very active. They are great climbers and play a lot with each other and with their mom. They love to chase her tail! They are starting to nibble at solid food but are still nursing. Sand cats’ conservation status is “least concern” as their numbers are believed to be stable in their native habitat of Northern Africa. These cuties are still behind the scenes due to the colder temperatures, but we’ll keep you updated! Video: Meredith, zookeeper

Our animals are getting into the holiday spirit! Zookeepers made the season a little brighter with fun gingerbread house themed enrichment for our tigers, langurs and red panda.

If you would like to contribute directly to the animals with a special gift of enrichment, check out our Giving Tree! It’s a wish list of enrichment items that provide mental stimulation and physical exercise for the animals, as well as items that can help animal care staff provide optimal care for the animals. Rosie has requested some unused tires to jump on and Evie has requested giant boxes to destroy. If you’d like to check out the animals’ wish lists, visit https://www.kansascityzoo.org/fyi/giving-tree #kansascityzoo #rosiethegoat #eviethehog #rosieandevie

In case you procrastinated or need a last-minute gift, Zara the African serval is here to remind you that Kansas City Zoo memberships are the gift that keeps on giving. Not only will the recipient receive unlimited Zoo admission and exclusive discounts, but the animals will also benefit. A portion of all membership purchases is contributed directly to conservation programs that help wild animals and their native habitats. To give the gift of membership, visit https://www.kansascityzoo.org/memberships #holidaygiftguide #kansascityzoo #serval

Our lions were treated to special enrichment items crafted by their talented zookeepers. Thanks to Bill Arimborgo for capturing the images!

2020 is one for the history books, and we thought you might enjoy a video recap. We greatly appreciate the support you’ve given the Zoo during this challenging year. We couldn’t have made it through without our amazing staff, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and members.

We are so grateful for all of your support of the Zoo this year, especially when 2020 got a little rough! #kansascityzoo #rosieandevie #happynewyear

As part of the MLK Day of Service, the Zoo is collecting food donations for Harvesters throughout the month of January. The food drive is open to employees as well as the public. Harvesters’ most-needed items: • Canned vegetables and fruits in 100% juice • Dried fruit (no added sugar preferred) • Canned chicken, tuna, salmon (packed in water) • Brown rice • Whole grain pasta • Dried beans or canned low sodium beans • Peanut, almond, or sun butter • Canned soup (chicken, tomato, or vegetable) • Cereal – hot and cold (whole grain, low sugar preferred) • Soap • Deodorant • Shampoo • Toilet Paper Monetary donations can also be made to our virtual food drive online at http://harvst.convio.net/site/TR?team_id=2222&fr_id=1180&pg=team Thank you for helping the Zoo support our neighbors in need! MON, JAN 18 AT 8:30 AM CST Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Zoo Closed

Sometimes we all need a break. Have a moment of Zen this morning while watching our #penguincam. Better yet, take a stroll at the Zoo today and get some fresh air. #justkeepswimming #alwaysanewadventure #yourmomentofzen YOUTUBE.COM KC Zoo Penguin Cam 4K

We're getting excited, The Kansas City Chiefs kickoff in just a few hours! #LETSGOCHIEFS #hometownproud

Our eight macaroni penguins aren't little chicks anymore! They're finishing up the molt and sporting their adult headdresses that earned them their name. 🎼He stuck a feather in his hat, and called it macaroni 🎼 Bill Arimborgo January 13 at 7:40 PM · Macaroni Penguin, I believe this is Fontina, starting to show the head feathers for which it is named and molting too...#kansascityzoo...Jan 13, 2021...

Nikita will soon leave North Carolina Zoo for his new home at Utah's Hogle Zoo. The Kansas City Zoo wishes him well on his travels! Utah's Hogle Zoo January 22 at 6:16 PM · Hi friends! Boy do we have some BIG polar bear news for you. First of all, as a member of the Assoc. of Zoos and Aquariums, we work closely with the Species Survival Plan, or SSP. The SSP functions like a massive computer dating system for zoo animals, pairing up strong genetic matches with other animals in its database. This ensures a genetically diverse population in zoo animals. So, the time has come when we need to say goodbye to five-year-old Hope. She’ll be going to an accredited zoo in the Midwest to be a part of their breeding program and hopefully contribute healthy cubs to this critically endangered species. What does that mean for Hogle Zoo? NIKITA! Great big, male polar bear, Nikita, ‘Nik,’ will be heading to Hogle Zoo from North Carolina. And by big, we mean big! The 15 year-old male clocks in between 1,200 – 1,300 pounds – twice the size of Hope, who weighs just over 600 pounds. “Nikita is a big and loveable goofball,” said Nicole Pepo, who worked with Nikita in North Carolina. “He enjoys playing with toys (sometimes he breaks them), taking naps in the sun and rolling in the dirt. He’s a very intelligent boy and loves to learn new things. He also isn’t shy about telling his keepers what treat he likes with huffs and head-bobs.” When Nik is standing on his hind legs, he is 10 1/2 ft. tall! Nik loves training and his favorite treat? Peanut butter and grape jelly! After Nikita gets here safely, he’ll be in a quarantine for 30 days; a standard procedure that allows our veterinary team time to give him a thorough check up. Zoo guests should look to see Nikita in the early spring. Sweet Nora will be making a move of her own toward the beginning of March, we’ll share those details as soon as we can. Hogle Zoo has a long standing commitment to polar bears. Through our partnership with Polar Bears International (PBI), we have contributed both funding and staff support to ensure the survival and preservation of this important and critically endangered species. For more information on PBI, the Zoo’s work to help save polar bears in the wild or the upcoming International Polar Bear Day on Feb. 27, please visit www.polarbearsinternational.org

#suitup #RedKingdom #letsgochiefs

Chandy giraffe says hello! video: Julia, Zookeeper

We are closed today in honor of Dr. King's legacy. We encourage everyone to spend the day in service to our community. MON, JAN 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Zoo Closed

We're getting excited, The Kansas City Chiefs kickoff in just a few hours! #LETSGOCHIEFS #hometownproud

Foraging (finding food) is a major component of an animal's life. Enrichment provides mental and physical stimulation and we provide stimulation with puzzle feeders and by hiding food around exhibit areas or in enrichment items. Video Tanner: Zookeeper

From one goat to another, Tampa here we come! #SuperBowlBound #AFCChamps2021

Bondo chimpanzee says #runitback #LetsGoChiefs #AFCChampionship The Kansas City Chiefs video from Zookeeper Shelley

Zara 1 Billy Buffalo 0 #LetsGoChiefs #RunItBack #AFCChampionship

#suitup #RedKingdom #letsgochiefs

Berani orangutan may have been born in #Tampa, but he’s a The Kansas City Chiefs fan through and through. His mom DeeDee at ZooTampa at Lowry Park however, is a #Bucs fan for life! #SometimesParentsJustDontUnderstand #ChiefsKingdom #RunItBack Photo: Amy, educator

#RunItBack 🚂🚂🚂

To say we're excited for the #superbowl is a bit of an understatement. Thanks to our Australasia animal care team for preparing a little slice of #ChiefsKingdom for our orangutans and tigers!

It really is #groundhogday as we #rewind this video from last year. Tater the hedgehog predicted a The Kansas City Chiefs #superbowl victory and he'd #doitagain because 15>12. #RunItBack #SuperBowlBound #chiefskingdom

From one goat to another, Tampa here we come! #SuperBowlBound #AFCChamps2021

If a photo ever needed a caption.... 🤣 Let us know what you think in the comments below! Photo: Bill Arimborgo

Same Nuniq, same. . #MondayVibes #SnowDay #readyforspring Photo: Georgia, zookeeper

Let's get this #Chiefs train rollin'! #runitback

One hour away! #superbowl2021 #LetsGoChiefs #SackBrady

Our sand cat kittens are being raised right! #LetsGoChiefs #runitback

It's #superbowlsunday! Our chimp troop is ready to play some defense today! #SuperBowlLV #RunItBack #SackBrady Video: Jenna, Zookeeper

Check out our live #polarbear cam! YOUTUBE.COM KC Zoo Polar Bear Cam

At least Nuniq is loving this weather. Video: Giana, zookeeper

Our flock of Humboldt penguins got into the lovey spirit with heart shaped Valentines for their mates!

Zookeepers showed their love for our baboon troop with the clan all getting special Valentine's Day treats. Video: Jenna, Zookeeper

A friendly reminder from Elver, did you remember your Valentine? Today and tomrrow see our animals celebrating love with Valentine-themed enrichment, snap a picture in front of our Valentine backdrop, and deliver a valentine for your favorite animals. Valentines and individual sets of crayons will be available in the lobby for coloring, then just drop your Valentines in the big red mailbox and we'll get them delivered to animals throughout the Zoo! video: Amy, educator

If a photo ever needed a caption.... 🤣 Let us know what you think in the comments below! Photo: Bill Arimborgo

Join local Churchill artist Sandra Cook and learn how to make a polar bear out of recycled materials. No experience necessary! New to drawing? Download and print one of these line drawings to help you get started! Supplies needed: dryer lint (about two cups) a scrap piece of wood or cardboard white glue or mod podge a palette knife, small scraper, or anything with an edge for scraping and shaping *Optional additional supplies: flour water craft paint (or markers, pastels, crayons...anything to color the bear and if you use pastels a spray fixative is recommended) varnish graphite transfer paper Bring creativity, imagination and join us for some fun. POLARBEARSINTERNATIONAL.ORG Tundra Connections - Polar Bears International

Saving Arctic sea is good for polar bears and people! Together we can protect the ones we love by holding civic leaders accountable for reducing our reliance on fossil fuels for energy and strengthening renewable energy approaches. #TalkAboutIt #PolarBearDay Polar Bears International

International #PolarBearDay, February 27th, marks a special time of year when polar bear moms and cubs are snug in their dens. Learn more about polar bear families and how you can help protect them! #MomsAndCubs Polar Bears International Top 5 Mom and Cub Facts - Polar Bears International All moms work hard, but polar bear moms are some of the hardest working of all, with no help from dad and a fasting period that can last 8 months. Top 5 Mom and Cub Facts - Polar Bears International All moms work hard, but polar bear moms are some of the hardest working of all, with no help from dad and a fasting period that can last 8 months. Top 5 Mom and Cub Facts - Polar Bears International All moms work hard, but polar bear moms are some of the hardest working of all, with no help from dad and a fasting period that can last 8 months. Top 5 Mom and Cub Facts - Polar Bears International All moms work hard, but polar bear moms are some of the hardest working of all, with no help from dad and a fasting period that can last 8 months. See more at polarbearsinternational.org

Tomorrow is International Polar Bear Day! Tune in as we share content from our friends at Polar Bears International. The polar bear’s future requires our action. #PolarBearDay #SaveOurSeaIce YOUTUBE.COM Denning is Essential for Polar Bears

You may see Bill Arimborgo around the Zoo on your next visit as he visits us nearly every day! Or you may see Bill's photos shared often here on our social media pages. He's a true Friend of the Zoo, so let's wish him a very happy 85th birthday! #HappyBirthdayBill Photo: Amy, educator

It's a beautiful day to visit the Zoo! *pre-covid photo, masks are required indoors at the Zoo.

It’s National Women’s Month! This March, on #WomenWednesdays, the Kansas City Zoo Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will be featuring women who have made an impact in zoos, aquariums, and conservation. We’re pleased to highlight these women, past and present, who have made enormous contributions to our field. A California native, Denise Verret grew up loving nature and the outdoors but she never imagined that one day the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens would appoint her as its leader. A career in the LA County Parks and Recreation Department led her to the once city-managed Zoo and in 2019, 19 years later, she would become the first African-American director of an The Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited facility. Denise also wants to empower others as a role model. As the first female African-American zoo director of an Association of Zoos and Aquariums institution, she understands it is her responsibility to show other women and minorities that they can succeed in high leadership positions. “Being the first means I won’t be the last,” she said. “I think it’s important for all women of color, women in general, people of color in general, to see people that look like them. That’s very important in order for people to dream, to believe, realize and achieve… . Once you get to this leadership position, it’s important to mentor, to give back and to give others the opportunity to continue to elevate. That’s what I’m committed to doing in this role.” . #nationalwomensmonth #womenofaza #womenofscience #diversityequityinclusion

Friends of the Zoo members are no longer required to make a timed reservation to visit the Zoo. Capacity limits due to social distancing guidelines are still in place, however, and other guests are required to purchase a timed ticket. Why are we making this change? We appreciate the patience of our Friends of the Zoo members during the past year as they've been required to make timed reservations. Along the way, we've learned a lot about the visitation habits of our members and feel confident as to how many reservations to hold back for members on different days and at different times. While capacity limits will remain in place, we are taking those FOTZ member estimates into account and making the appropriate number of tickets available for purchase by others. This is one way we can say thank you to our members and make their visits more hassle-free. Members who are bringing guests can purchase guest tickets at the discounted rate at the Zoo at the time of your visit; reservations are not needed for your guests.

It's #WomensHistoryMonth and all this month on Wednesdays the KCZoo's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee is highlighting women who have made a significant impact in our field. Margaret Thomas "Mardy" Murie (1902-2003) was a naturalist, author, adventurer, and conservationist. Mardy earned the moniker the "Grandmother of the Conservation Movement" and helped in the passage of the Wilderness Act, and was instrumental in creating the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). She was the first female graduate of the University of Alaska, the recipient of the Audubon Medal, the John Muir Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom—the highest civilian honor awarded by the United States. https://www.nps.gov/articles/dena-mount-margaret.htm

Did you know that the Kansas City Zoo, in partnership with the Missouri Dept. of Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Missouri State University, has been propagating and reintroducing native mussels to Missouri waterways? https://www.kansascityzoo.org/conservation-project/fresh-water-mussel-propagation-and-reintroduction-program Missouri Dept. of Conservation March 8 at 12:38 AM · MISSOURI MUSSELS -- Discover some interesting characteristics about these underwater creatures in this short video.

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums was live. March 8 at 7:00 PM · March is Women’s History Month and AZA is celebrating Women in Conservation all month long! On International Women’s Day, March 8, AZA will be hosting a panel discussion with an impressive group of women across the AZA community. Stay tuned for the announcement of the panelists later this week! Join the conversation and record yourself answering the question ‘How have you been inspired, and/or how do you hope to inspire, future generations of women in conservation?’ or sharing your experience as a woman in conservation with #WomenOfAZA. #WeAreAZA

G’Day mates! Two Australian gentlemen have arrived at Kansas City Zoo thanks to Southwest Airlines! Koalas Chuckels and Thackory are spending part of their year at the Kansas City Zoo and are now settling in behind the scenes. These two cuddly marsupials will be viewable by Zoo guests April through November!

Spring is in the air and the Zoo is hiring a variety of positions! Check out our jobs listings http://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/CareerHome.action?clientId=8a788267543c64a801544fc9f417049e

As part of #WomensHistoryMonth the Kansas City Zoo's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee is highlighting women who have made incredible contributions to our field. Today’s #WomenWednesday will focus on one amazing woman in the area of animal behavior. Dr. Temple Grandin is known for her trailblazing work as a spokesperson for people with autism and her lifelong work with animal behavior. #templegrandin #NationalWomensMonth #animalbehavior #diversityequityinclusion #TEDTalk YOUTUBE.COM The world needs all kinds of minds - Temple Grandin

All Together For Animals virtual music concert event will be streamed across the globe, March 31, 2021, featuring country-music artists Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Wynona Judd, Shy Carter, Jessie James Decker, and Riley Green. Tickets are $30 per device and the Zoo receives 50% of each ticket sold! WED, MAR 31 AT 7:00 PM CDT All Together For Animals!

The Kansas City Zoo is sold-out today, March 16. FOTZ Members may still attend without a reservation. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We are over the rainbow about St. Patrick’s Day at the Zoo, with some safe activities for the whole family! Try your luck at finding leprechauns on a scavenger hunt throughout the zoo. You might catch a glimpse of green in some of our animals' habitats as they enjoy themed enrichment and be sure to snap a fun family photo in front of our themed backdrop! Join us this Saturday, Sunday and on St. Patrick's Day on March 17.

One year ago today, the Kansas City Zoo closed its doors to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, no one could have foreseen the closure would last for two months, and that the reopened Zoo would look so different. The past twelve months have been a testament to our Zoo staff’s dedication. Due to changes in programming we could no longer provide as well as reduced revenue, many employees were shifted from their normal roles to fill needs in other departments. The entire KCZoo team stepped up and without their hard work and flexibility, we would not have been able to provide a much-needed activity for families in the Kansas City region. We’re looking forward to warmer weather, sunnier days, and lots of memories yet to be made. Thank you for your continued support. We hope to see you at the Zoo soon! Photos courtesy Bill Arimborgo #ThankYouThursday #zoocrew #brighterdaysahead #covidanniversary

Join our flock, become one of the herd, take pride in our pride. The Zoo is hiring for a wide variety of positions; full-time, part-time and seasonal careers are available. #belikebruce #workatthezoo #werehiring https://www.kansascityzoo.org/get-involved/careers KSHB.COM We're Hiring: Kansas City Zoo has more than 30 open jobs 41 Action News - KSHB-TV March 18 at 2:32 PM · If you're looking for a job with plenty of flexibility, the Kansas City Zoo may be the place for you.

41 Action News - KSHB-TV March 18 at 2:32 PM · If you're looking for a job with plenty of flexibility, the Kansas City Zoo may be the place for you.

The Kansas City Zoo is sold-out today, March 16. FOTZ Members may still attend without a reservation. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Hop over to the Kansas City Zoo to celebrate Easter! The Easter Bunny has planned an eggs-travagant eggs-ploration of the Zoo by hiding larger-than-life Easter eggs in and around various exhibits. Can you spot them all? See some of our animals join in the fun with themed enrichment and pick up coloring sheets and individual sets of crayons to wish someone you love a happy holiday. Don’t forget to snap a family photo in front of our fun backdrop! Timed tickets are available now on our website; members do not require a prior reservations. KANSASCITYZOO.ORG www.kansascityzoo.org

It's #WomenWednesday and today the Zoo's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee provides a snapshot of the women who work at the KCZoo. Did You Know: The zoo field nationwide was historically dominated by men - mostly former military. There were basically only two jobs for women- secretary or working in the nursery with “zoo babies”. According to a workplace survey conducted in 2000 by the American Association of Zoo Keepers, at least 75 percent of zookeepers across the country now are female. Women with advanced science degrees working as curators, nutritionists, researchers, and veterinarians are also now commonplace at zoos. Seventy percent of graduates of veterinary schools each year are women, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. While there is no source that tallies the numbers of women employed as zoo veterinarians, data obtained from seven of the eight US zoos with the highest attendance indicate that most full-time zoo veterinarians and zookeepers, and in most cases curators, are women. So How Does the Kansas City Zoo Stack Up Against These Numbers? - Of the 251 employees at the KC Zoo, 160 are women or 64% - Women work and have leadership roles in all 9 Zoo departments: - Animal Health, Development, Education, Facilities, Finance, Guest Services, Human Resources, Living Collections and Marketing - 60% of management or supervisory roles are held by women. - Women also comprise 55% of our executive team and 50% of the FOTZ Board of Directors. - The Living Collections and Animal Health departments have the most employees. women make up 75 of the 99 employees or 76% - Some of the positions held by these women are: Animal Keeper, Registered Veterinary Technician, Animal Care Manager, Animal Health Records Manager, Animal Curator, Veterinarian, and Conservation Manager. - Female zookeepers are charged with the care of every species of animal in the Zoo. - Many of women who work at the Kansas City Zoo earned degrees. They include DVM, PhDs, MS, BS, AS, and numerous certifications in their fields. - A majority of our zookeepers hold four-year degrees. The next time you are buying a ticket, checking out at the gift shop, visiting an animal exhibit, or being greeted or being offered final goodbye, it might be by one of the AMAZING WOMEN who work for The Kansas City Zoo! Stay tuned next week as we introduce some of them to you.

We are so excited to welcome day camp back to the Zoo this summer with modifications in place to keep campers and staff as safe as possible. Four-day and one-day camps will be available in June, July, and August, for children ages 5-12. Registration is open now and space is limited! It is going to be a great summer at the Zoo so make plans now to spend part of it with us! https://www.kansascityzoo.org/day-camps

You can support the Kansas City Zoo's conservation efforts while enjoying a fabulous evening in the comfort of your home! "All Together for Animals" is a private virtual concert to be held on Wednesday, March 31, at 7 pm. Country music stars Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Ashley McBryde, Wynonna, Riley Green, Jessie James Decker, Shy Carter and more will be part of this event, which will also highlight the 240 accredited members of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. For every $30 ticket sold through our exclusive link, the Kansas City Zoo will receive 50%, all of which will directly support our Conservation Fund. Through the Zoo's Conservation Fund, we invest in programs and projects that are making a difference in preserving species and conserving resources here at home and around the globe. https://aftontickets.com/event/buybroadcastticket/ko69n12x3v?aff=KansasCityZoo1

41 Action News - KSHB-TV March 18 at 2:32 PM · If you're looking for a job with plenty of flexibility, the Kansas City Zoo may be the place for you.

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