Penguin March at the Kansas City Zoo

Don’t miss the 2026 dates to see the Penguin March at the Zoo!

Kansas City Zoo Penguin march - two penguins walking around the zoo grounds

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This special experience is included FREE with your admission to the Kansas City Zoo.

At 11 a.m. the birds strut around the Helzberg Penguin Plaza offering you up-close opportunity view them in action. Their stroll takes about 15 minutes.

Penguin March Schedule for 2026

Penguin marches are currently scheduled for the following dates:

February 14–15, 2026
February 21–22, 2026
February 28 – March 1, 2026
April 18–19, 2026
May 16–17, 2026

Fun Facts About Penguins at the Kansas City Zoo

According to zoo’s website, the warm weather loving Humboldt penguin is native to the desert coast of Chile and Peru. These birds have special heat dispersing skin patches near their beaks that allow them to live in such a warm environment.

The cold weather King penguin is the second largest kind of penguin and is native to the outlying islands which surround Antarctica. These birds are around three feet tall with their striking golden chest plumage.

Kansas City Zoo Parking and Location

The Kansas City Zoo is in Swope Park with easy access from I-435 and 71 highways at 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO.

Parking is always FREE at the Kansas City Zoo. There is a drop-off zone located directly in front of the Zoom’s admission area.

The #18 Indiana bus stops at the front entrance of the Zoo seven days a week during normal hours of operation. Find more information about bus schedules on the RideKC.org website.