The long anticipated Helzberg Penguin Plaza opens today at the Kansas City Zoo.

Penguins started arriving last month and are excited to meet the community. Helzberg Penguin Plaza will be home to around a dozen Humboldt penguins and nearly 40 cold water penguins.

Construction on the Plaza started over a year ago. 
It features a 100,000 gallon cool pool for cold water penguins laced with snow, and a 25,000 gallon warm wet area laced with sand for warm water penguins.

Each exhibit provides magnificent views showcasing these extraordinary black and white birds in a recreated Southern Oceans environment.The zoo is open 9:30 to 4 weekdays and 9:30-5 on weekends.