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💬 What Parents Say

  • 💡The Bongo Exhibit is consistently rated as one of the best exhibits at the zoo, making it a must-see attraction. Prioritize visiting this exhibit early in your visit to experience what visitors consider the highlight.
  • 🕐Plan your visit around special events like Jazzoo 2026, Party for the Planet (April 25-26), or HABITAT after-hours house-music night (May 9) for unique educational experiences beyond standard exhibit viewing.
  • 💡Attend specialized educational programs like 'A Talk On The Wild Side: Saving Giraffes' (April 30) or FOTZ Breakfast (May 16-17) to deepen your understanding of conservation efforts and animal behavior with expert speakers.

Hours

Monday9:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM–4 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday9:30 AM–4 PM
Friday9:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday9:30 AM–5 PM
Sunday9:30 AM–5 PM

Bongo Exhibit

★★★★★ 5 (4 reviews)
📍 6853 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132
Type
Zoo
Location
Kansas City
Highlights
Giraffe exhibit, sea turtle Tortellini, penguin habitats
Membership
Friends of the Zoo membership available for year-round free visits
Special Events
Jazzoo 2026, Party for the Planet, HABITAT after-hours events
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Map & Directions
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Good to Know
  • ✓Features a green sea turtle named Tortellini as a primary exhibit animal
  • ✓Hosts HABITAT, an after-hours house-music night event at the zoo (May 9)
  • ✓Has a new Giraffe exhibit (SPOT) under development with educational programming including 'A Talk On The Wild Side: Saving Giraffes' (April 30)
  • ✓Offers interactive Penguin March events where visitors can engage with penguin habitat programming (May 16-17)

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