FROM RIVER TO FAUCET, WATER IS ESSENTIAL TO LIFE.
Your experience begins with walking beneath a waterfall. This cascade, which serves as nature’s filter to produce pristine water, feeds into a wetland. A winding stream spills into a pond inhabited by North American freshwater mussels, as well as fish, amphibians and turtles native to the Kansas region. We are thrilled to display our support for conservation through the AZA SAFE mussel program, actively cultivating mussels for future release initiatives.
Stroll along the viewing deck before venturing into Penguin Plaza and experience the lively habitat of our Humboldt penguins. You’ll be able to observe these penguins up close as they dive and splash around you, engaging your senses. Children can climb stairs and slide down a clear tube to immerse themselves in the penguin’s aquatic environment.
Enjoy our shaded resting spots as your family explores other sights and activities within the glass-protected habitat. You’ll discover lower cave viewing, interactive interpretations and information about our conservation efforts.
COMING SOON TO MY WATER
WATERFALL
Hear the roar of the waterfall as it cascades down over you through this under water passage leading you and zoo guests into the immersive experience of My Water.
KANSAS PONDS
This body of water is home to native aquatic wildlife, providing a healthy ecosystem for fish, turtle, amphibians and north American mussels. Contributing to the landscape and biodiversity for water.
KANSAS AQUATIC WILDLIFE
The inhabitants of the Kansas pond: fish, turtles, amphibians and North American Mussels.
STREAM AND WETLAND
Influencing the flow of water, mother nature’s water filter know as a wetland pushes the waterfall’s gushing cascade downstream. Into a health body of water, the Kansas Pond. This Kansas Stream & Wetland not only mimic its natural beauties, it provide essential water habitat for those within.
DANCING WATER
These jazzy jets pass to and fro as they dance along the stream in whimsical play.
PENGUIN PLAZA
Time to get your splash on! As your senses explode with the sights and sounds, you feel the experience of the habitat and enjoy the views as you are immersed in a penguin paradise.
PLAY WITH PENGUINS
Be immersed with penguins as you fly through their water in a clear tube with them swimming around you. Experience loads of fun and laughter, watching these natural wonders in the underwater cave bringing joyous play for both penguin and guest.
PENGUIN HABITAT
Home to our charming and waddling colony of birds, this penguin water oasis is equipped with a healthy water filtration system, rocky terrain and loads of water. While keeping the joyous fun and immersive views just for you!
SHADED ALCOVE AND AMENITIES
A spot to sit and relax, take in the scene, watch while others explore, a shaded alcove. A great spot while you wait for family near the adjacent new restroom facility or a surprise visit by a Docent with an animal ambassador or artifacts.
HUMBOLDT PENGUINS
It’s a black tie affair as we roll in the colony of Humboldt penguins! This south American bird, has a band of black along its sides with a fleshy pink region on its face near the bill and a white C shape on its head that spills down into a sporting white front.