More adorable than you can imagine! Smaller than a can of soup and hungrier than a lion on the hunt! Two red panda cubs were born at the Kansas City Zoo on June 26. Dad Fagan and Mom Gaila are proudly keeping them close for warmth and feeding. But Zoo guests can see them in the nesting box via a TV monitor at their exhibit on Tiger Trail.
Adult red pandas are about the size of a house cat. These male cubs weighed in at only around 4 ounces one day after birth. Youngsters generally stay in the nest for about 90 days and will remain very close to their mother to nurse. Adult size will be reached at about 12 months. To ensure the cubs are healthy and growing properly, they are weighed weekly. At their two week check-up they more than doubled in size!
Two-year-old Gaila came to us from the National Zoo at age one. It was recommended by the Red Panda SSP (Species Survival Program) that Gaila breed with 13-year-old Fagan. Fagan has been at the Kansas City Zoo for 12 years and a father one other cub born in 2006. Cubs are extremely important to the populations of red pandas. There are only 116 red pandas in captivity in the United States Red pandas are finicky about their environments. Originally from the cooler climates of eastern the Himalayas and Southwestern China, their indoor exhibit is kept at 65 degrees to mimic these temperatures. In the winter time they move to an outdoor exhibit to enjoy the cooler Midwestern weather.
Zoo Guests can view the red panda cubs via TV monitor at the exhibit whenever the Zoo is open.
The Kansas City Zoo, a private, non-profit organization, is operated in agreement with the Kansas City, MO Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners, partially fund by the Zoological District and is accredited by the Associations of Zoos and Aquariums.
July is National Parks and Recreation Month and KC Parks is celebrating in a big way!
DISCOVER #KCPARKS Area residents are encouraged to DISCOVER #KCPARKS and explore our new website, kcparks.org, with the placement of two high profile billboards — look for one just south of Bartle Hall (over Denny’s) and the other on U.S. Hwy. 71 south at 18th Street. Lots of digital media is also being employed to reach families in the metro and direct them to the new site. In addition, a KCATA bus will make its debut wrapped with the DISCOVER #KCPARKS tagline and icons. Catch it driving around the city daily or at the Family Fun Fair during Party in the Park!
A NEW ADVENTURE EVERY DAY
“A New Adventure Everyday” calendar of events featuring an activity or event highlighting a KC Parks facility, amenity or attraction was created and emailed to our entire database at the beginning of the July. The “Daily Adventure” is tweeted and posted on Facebook every day as well.
PARK IT FORWARD
Our PR team is out creating a buzz through a program called “Park It Forward”. The team approaches people enjoying our parks/amenities, presents them with a KC Parks-related prize, takes a picture and posts it on our social media outlets. “Park It Forward” is all about raising awareness of KC Parks programs, services and amenities and the numerous opportunities we provide the community. See the “Park It Forward” winners in our National Parks and Recreation Month photo album on Facebook.
PARTY IN THE PARK
Our annual National Parks and Recreation Month celebration, Party in the Park, continues this year on Saturday, July 20 when residents can enjoy free, family-friendly activities in Swope Park all day long. Events include free Zumba class, golf lessons, hikes, pool party, pet adoption and more. Visit our website for a complete schedule of events.
Happy National Parks and Recreation Month. We hope you enjoy discovering #KCParks and continue to do so all year long!
The City of Kansas City, Mo., is notifying motorists that races will affect traffic this Friday morning in the Wendell Phillips neighborhood and Saturday evening in the Shoal Creek area.
The Walk-A-Thon for Literacy will begin Friday, July 12 at Mount Pleasant Freedom School, at the intersection of 22nd and Olive streets. Rolling road closures will take place from about 9 a.m. to noon on the following race route: head west on 22nd Street; south on Brooklyn Avenue; east on 27th Street; north on Prospect Avenue; west on 22nd Street to Olive Street to finish.
The Northland Hot Trot will begin Saturday, July 13 in Hodge Park. Road closures will take place from approximately 7-9 p.m. on Northeast 96th Street/Northeast Shoal Creek Parkway, roughly between just east of I-435 and just north of Shoal Creek Golf Course (Access Road).
Please observe caution and obey all posted detours and barricades.
Be part of the visioning process for a proposed new community center in the Northland. This public meeting will be an interactive workshop to determine the needs and desires of the community as it relates to programming.
COMMUNITY INPUT WORKSHOP FOR A PROPOSED NORTHLAND REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER
The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial presents veteran recording artists, 4TROOPS, followed by critically acclaimed, Lynyrd Skynyrd cover band, Edge of Forever, to entertain at a free concert event, Saturday, July 27 at Liberty Memorial.
This concert is free and is open to the public. Parking is free.
4TROOPS are U.S. Army combat veterans who served on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan. While deployed, they sang at military ceremonies, memorials, and for their buddies after hard days in the field. Now they come together to sing on behalf of all troops, to honor their sacrifices, and to raise awareness of the needs of homecoming veterans. They will kick off the evening’s free entertainment that will welcome motorcycle riders after they complete their ride from Grandview, Mo., to the Liberty Memorial. Following their performance the band will be signing CDs in the VIP area while the concert continues with a performance by Edge of Forever.
“We are excited to host the 2013 Spirit Ride with our special musical guests”, says Museum President & CEO Dr. Matthew Naylor. “With Gail’s team leading the charge, we hope many motorcycle enthusiasts and non-riders alike will join us for what is sure to be a fantastic event.”
Barbeque and live music start at 5:00 p.m. on the Memorial Deck at Liberty Memorial; complementary access to the Museum is included with this event from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for registered riders. Music and refreshments continue until 8:30 p.m.
“I am honored to be part of such a significant fundraising event. The World War I Museum is the only one of its kind in the country, and with the help of incredible organizations such as the VFW and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, and the participation of hundreds of motorcyclists from around the Midwest, the Spirit Ride has quickly turned into a treasured celebration right in the heart of Kansas City, helping to support one of our country’s truly unique gems”, said Gail Worth, owner of Gail’s Harley Davidson.
Parking will be available in the Hallmark parking lots at 27th and Warwick, as the Museum’s U-drive and parking lots will be reserved for registered motorcycle riders.
About the Spirit Ride
With the inaugural ride in 2012, the Spirit Ride is a motorcycle ride fundraiser in partnership with Gail’s Harley-Davidson, the VFW and the DAV-Kansas City Chapter. All proceeds from the event support the National World War I Museum, the nation’s only museum dedicated to sharing the stories of the Great War.
Ride registration begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, at Gail’s Harley-Davidson in Grandview, Mo. Staging begins at 4:00 p.m. with the ride leaving for the Liberty Memorial at 4:30 p.m.
Companies who wish to sponsor the Spirit Ride or riders are encouraged to visit www.spiritridekc.com to download a sponsorship form and register online.
About 4TROOPS
4TROOPS are United States combat veterans – who served on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan, is managed by C*A*M*M*O, The Center for American Military Music Opportunities, which provides opportunities for Veterans and Service Members to further their careers in the music field as well as providing educational opportunities. The funds generated by C*A*M*M*O go towards the development of Music Therapy programs to treat PTSD and TBI.
Because of their strong classic and inspiring material, they continue to tour and perform in support of the first self-titled CD released by Sony Music, while evolving and planning a sophomore release in the near future.
About the National World War I Museum
The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial is the only American museum solely dedicated to preserving the objects, history and personal experiences of a war whose impact still echoes today. Designated by Congress as the United States’ official World War I Museum and located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, the Museum inspires thought, dialogue, and learning to make the experiences of the Great War era meaningful and relevant for present and future generations. By combining interactive technology with one of the greatest collections of World War I artifacts anywhere in the world, the Museum tells the story of the Great War through the eyes of those who lived it. Visit www.theworldwar.org for details.
The City of Kansas City, Mo., is notifying motorists that the Four on the Fourth race will affect traffic in the Waldo neighborhood on Thursday, July 4.
The race will begin in the west parking lot of the Ward Parkway Shopping Center. Rolling road and lane closures will take place from approximately 6:30-8:15 a.m. on the following race route: head south on State Line Road; east on 89th Street; southeast on Ward Parkway; north on Washington Street; northwest on Ward Parkway; west on 83rd Street; south on Ward Parkway; west on 89th Street; north on State Line Road; and east into the Ward Parkway Center parking lot to finish.
Please observe caution and obey all posted detours and barricades.
More adorable than you can imagine! Smaller than a can of soup and hungrier than a lion on the hunt! Two red panda cubs were born at the Kansas City Zoo on June 26. Dad Fagan and Mom Gaila are proudly keeping them close for warmth and feeding. But Zoo guests can see them in the nesting box via a TV monitor at their exhibit on Tiger Trail.
