Kings are the second-largest species of penguins, growing to be about 3 feet tall and weighing 30-45 pounds.
Zookeepers have been checking the chick periodically to make sure it is gaining weight.
The Helzberg Penguin Plaza is an indoor exhibit allowing visitors to observe the birds through glass.
A Kansas City Zoo giraffe has given birth to a healthy baby boy, the zoo announced this week. The baby giraffe was born at 11:29 p.m. Sept. 30, the zoo said in a statement.
Did you know that Kansas City Zoo has a secret rhino?