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Sean Putney of Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium: Creating Wild Connections
26 minutes Posted Aug 20, 2025 at 5:00 am.
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On this episode of Banking on KC, Sean Putney, CEO of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how public-private funding, community support and a focus on conservation and education have transformed the zoo into one of the region’s top attractions—and what’s next in its seven-year expansion plan. Tune in to discover:

  • How a public-private funding model has fueled major exhibits, including the new $77 million aquarium.
  • The zoo’s role in global conservation and species survival efforts.
  • What’s on the horizon in the zoo’s ambitious expansion plan, from giraffes to hyenas.

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