Light Up Your Nights with the Return of GloWild!

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is thrilled to once again host the popular lantern festival GloWild, which will return September 29 through December 30 with a brand-new theme, “Around the World.” Guests will be treated to an even bigger and better nighttime spectacular featuring handcrafted steel and silk works of art representing the cultures, animals, and botanicals of the seven continents, plus a special feature on conservation. A holiday area will open the week of Thanksgiving.

The event, created in partnership with Zigong Lantern Group, will be even more breathtaking than last year, with new lanterns up to 50 feet tall. With over 74 tons of steel and more than 940,000 feet of silk, the intricate works have been meticulously crafted by 151 artisans. Along with an abundance of photo ops around every corner, guests can also enjoy concessions, shopping, and entertainment during this illuminating experience.

GloWild will require a separate ticket from daily Zoo admission and for a limited time, you can buy Early Bird tickets at the lowest price of the season, plus Early Bird tickets can be used any day of the event with no reservation required! Learn more about this exciting event and buy tickets at kansascityzoo.org/glowild

Mobile Map!

We’re on a mission to improve our map! Our new digital map shows real-time updates about which animals are on habitat, as well as expanded info about attractions and amenities. And if you’re at the Zoo, open the map on your mobile phone to view your own location as you move through the park, to make finding your way around easier.

kansascityzoo.org/zoo-map

Education Programs

For more information, call 816-595-1765 or email education@fotzkc.org.

School's Out Camps

School's out! Join us at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium for an exciting day filled with activities to learn about your favorite animals. These single-day and multiple-day camps are available for ages 5 - 12.

2023

October 20, 26, 27

November 7, 20, 21, 22

December 18, 19, 20, 21-22, 27-29

2024

January 2, 3

February 9, 16

March 11-14, 18, 22, 25-28

April 1, 2-5, 15, 19

Single-day cost: $65 per camp (FOTZ members get a 10% discount) kansascityzoo.org/camp/schools-out-camp

Overnights

Spend the night at the Kansas City Zoo! It is the WILDEST place in town for an overnight adventure! Want an experience and memories that will last a lifetime? We are now booking private overnights. Stay in Helzberg Penguin Plaza or Polar Bear Passage, take a night hike through the Zoo, and enjoy a movie. Feeling more adventurous? Pitch your tent for one-of-a-kind camping in our Outback or African campgrounds! Overnights are scheduled for Friday or Saturday nights only. kansascityzoo.org/overnights

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