‘New zoo, who this?’: Kansas City zoo unveils new name, logo

The Kansas City Zoo will now be called the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium.
The Kansas City Zoo is now called the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium.
The Kansas City Zoo is now called the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium.(KCTV5)
Published: Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:06 AM CDT
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Zoo is rebranding itself to better welcome its aquatic residents when the Sobela Ocean Aquarium opens later this year.

The Kansas City Zoo, which is now named the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium, will unveil the new, 650,000-gallon aquarium on Sept. 1. The new aquatic habitat will add nearly 8,300 animals to the zoo’s roster.

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The zoo and aquarium also launched a new logo to reflect the newest aquatic additions.

The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium said they rebranded themselves to better "reflect the...
The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium said they rebranded themselves to better "reflect the diversity of the many species that reside here."(Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium)

ission to the aquarium will be included with regular ission to the zoo, but requires timed reservations to accommodate as many guests as possible. Reservations will be available within the next few weeks, according to the zoo.