# Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium Winter Penguin March & Polar Bear Watch > Place to go for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132 - Ages: All ages welcome (free for children 2 and under) - Price: $18-$22 adult; $16-$20 child (ages 3-11); Free for children 2 and under; Jackson and Clay county discounts - Organizer: Friends of the Zoo / Kansas City Parks - Official page: https://kansascityzoo.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/kansas-city-zoo-and-aquarium-winter-penguin-march-and-polar-bear-watch--listing-1f2d663f0a67948813fa1edf ## About Winter is one of the most rewarding times to explore the 200-acre Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium in historic Swope Park. When temperatures drop below 50 degrees, the zoo hosts its famous weekend Penguin March, where king and gentoo penguins waddle proudly across the Helzberg Penguin Plaza outdoor walkway right before delighting crowds of families. Cold-weather lovers like polar bears, sea lions, red pandas, and Amur leopards are particularly lively in the crisp winter air. When families need to warm up, the world-class Sobela Ocean Aquarium offers a 650,000-gallon climate-controlled indoor underwater journey featuring sharks, sea turtles, and glowing jellyfish. The Helzberg Penguin Plaza also features underwater viewing tunnels where children can watch penguins rocket through the water. • Stroller Accessibility: Fully paved, ADA-accessible paths throughout the zoo; stroller rentals (single and double) available at the main entrance gate. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Multiple Mamava nursing pods and designated quiet family nursing rooms located near the front entrance, Penguin Plaza, and Elephant Expedition; clean heated restrooms throughout. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages, from infants in strollers to grandparents; hands-on touch tanks in the aquarium engage young children. • Sensory Tips: Expansive outdoor grounds with plenty of quiet space to decompress; indoor aquarium sections feature soft underwater blue lighting and soothing ambient aquatic sounds. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [GloWild Lantern Festival at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/glowild-lantern-festival-at-kansas-city-zoo-and-aquarium--listing-d34a6b04a85524d6222ceb8c) — Nov 5 – Jan 10 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium · All ages · From $22 · checked Nov 5. 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