Events Calendar

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Wine Walk for Wildlife

Saturday, August 26 | 6-9:30pm | 21+

Wine lovers and animal lovers unite! The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium has the only event in town where you can enjoy a summer evening combining both at Wine Walk for Wildlife! Guests will stroll through the topside of the Zoo, sip and savor more than 40 different types of wine, enjoy a variety of musicians, food trucks, and even hear special animal chats led by experts. Custom wine bottles featuring our conservation projects will be available for purchase. kansascityzoo.org/wine-walk-for-wildlife

September

Zoo Run for the Sea Otters

Saturday, September 23 | 8:30am-12pm

Join us for the 20th annual Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium Run! Each year, the run features a different threatened animal to help raise awareness and contribute to the Zoo's conservation efforts. This year, we are celebrating adorable sea otters! There are 4-mile and 1-mile races with both in-person and virtual options. It's the only race that goes through the Zoo, passing animals along the way! kansascityzoo.org/event/zoo-run

GloWild: Around the World

Friday, September 29 - Saturday, December 30 | Hours vary

The GloWild lantern festival is back this fall with an exciting "Around the World" theme. It will showcase stunning handcrafted steel and silk lanterns representing global landmarks, as well as animals and botanicals from all seven continents. The event will be even grander than before, featuring lanterns towering up to 50 feet tall. kansascityzoo.org/glowild

October

Brew at the Zoo

Saturday, October 14 | 6:30pm-11pm | 21+

Enjoy an evening of live music, delicious bites, and a variety of beer and wine from local breweries and vineyards. This year, we are celebrating the Bornean orangtan, and the event will also include GloWild! Thank you to FNBO for sponsoring this event. kansascityzoo.org/brew-at-the-zoo

Hoots & Howls

Enjoy fun fall activities for the whole family, including a pumpkin toss, photo ops, and more! Our animals will also be receiving pumpkin enrichment at scheduled times each weekend! Thanks to Ford Motor Company Fund for sponsoring these events:

Friends of the Force

Saturday, October 7 - Sunday, October 8

Find the droids you are looking for this weekend only as the 501st Legion joins us from a galaxy far, far away. Enjoy fun fall activities for the whole family, including a pumpkin toss, photo ops, and more! Our animals will also be receiving pumpkin enrichment at scheduled times throughout the weekend!

Hoots & Howls - Week 2

Saturday, October 14 - Sunday, October 15

Enjoy fun fall activities for the whole family, including a pumpkin toss, photo ops, and more!

Ghostbusters

Saturday, October 21 - Sunday, October 22

Join us as the Midwest Ghostbusters take over! They’ll be meeting guests and getting rid of ghosts from 10am-3pm. Stop by to explore the Ecto-car! Family-friendly costumes are encouraged!

Boo at the Zoo

Saturday, October 28 - Sunday, October 29

Celebrate Halloween with a not-so-scary, safe trick-or-treating experience. Bring the kiddos in their family-friendly costumes and join the fun. Trick-or-treat bags will be provided. Enjoy fun fall activities for the whole family, including a pumpkin toss, photo ops, and more! FOTZ members may join us from 8:30-9:30am for your exclusive hour! Thanks to Ford Motor Company Fund for sponsoring this event.