FROM RIVER TO FAUCET, WATER IS ESSENTIAL TO LIFE.
Your experience begins with walking beneath a waterfall. This cascade, which serves as the entrance into My World, explores the wonders of nature here in Kansas and its surrounding continents. Feel the roar of the waterfall and listen for the honks and chatter of penguins and otters.
Stroll along the path 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.
Our Kansas neighbor, the North American river otter is a vital link between water and land spending time in both environments.
Enjoy our shaded resting spots as your family explores other sights and activities within the glass-protected habitats. You’ll discover lower cave viewing, interactive interpretations, training walls 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.
DANCING WATER
These jazzy jets pass to and fro as they dance along the stream in whimsical play.
3 POOLS OF FUN
Showing off their proficient swimming techniques in a deeper body of water, the otter might explore our stream to search for food, enrichment, or to use it to slide down into the shallower pool.
OTTER TRAINING WALL
Our great team of animal care staff train with our otters routinely. This training wall, allows guests to watch while trainer and otter work together.
OTTER HOUSE & LLS
An aquatic Life Support System plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy environment for the otters well-being.
RIVER OTTER
The North American river otter thrives both in water and on land, playing a vital role in the ecosystem and connecting My Water and My Land together.
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.