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Go behind the scenes with Kelly and Randy in the lion den to get a sense of the amazing creatures and the importance of safety for the zoo keepers. More>>
Hornbills are a family of bird found in tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia. More>>
Join Tom and Dr. Kirk with three camels in quarantine. A camel is an even-toed ungulate that bears the distinctive fatty deposits known as humps on its back. More>>
Guest guide volunteers greet our visitors that come to the zoo. They also assist guests by answering their questions, directing them various attractions in the zoo, and make suggestions for more satisfying visits. More>>
Scout Workshops are available on select Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 p.m. and Thursdays 6-8 p.m. October through May. More>>
Keep the birds fed this winter. Learn how to make a treat they are sure to love! More>>
There are two species of camels: the dromedary or Arabian camel has a single hump, and the bactrian has two humps. Dromedaries are native to the dry desert areas of West Asia, and Bactrian camels are native to Central and East Asia. More>>
The golden lion tamarin gets its name from its fiery orange or red pelage and the extra long hairs that form along its cheek, throat and ears, giving it a distinctive mane. More>>
Kelly and Randy are in the tropics talking about epiphytes, a plant that grows upon another plant such as a tree. More>>
Visit the Kansas City Zoo's website to find out more about your next visit to the zoo. More>>
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