New Sea Lion Exhibit

As dated and as frequently as the Zoo has updated this exhibit, I would have thought they'd invest in a proper exhibit next to the new Aquarium or something - especially on the hill between the Aquarium and elephant exhibit. The sea lion exhibit has always been plagued by terrible water quality, sub par animal holding, and just an uncomfortable guest experience. Perhaps this renovation will help, but the sterile atmosphere looks like it will remain.

What a bizarre design. It looks like somebody flooded an apple store. When it this supposed to open?

Why is it still just as bad?

I've felt for a while that pinnipeds often get the short end of the stick when it comes to exhibitry, still feels like they are often exhibited as being animals for shows and performance rather than in more naturalistic environments.

I don't really have an issue with such "sea lion shows" as long as they provide good enrichment for the animals and are educational in nature but it feels like there must be some sort of better middleground.

@Fallax indeed. Kansas City should’ve taken note of the excellent sea lion exhibits at Omaha and the National Zoo