Zoos

Bongo Exhibit

★★★★★ 5 (4 reviews)

📍 6853 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132

🌐 kansascityzoo.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Friday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Sunday	9:30 AM–5 PM

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About Bongo Exhibit

Bongo Exhibit is a zoo in Kansas City, MO. Features a green sea turtle named Tortellini as a primary exhibit animal. Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 4 visitors.

Quick Facts

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

💡 Did You 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)

💬 What Visitors 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.