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The Sedgwick County Zoo is the No. 1 outdoor family tourist attraction in Kansas and is dedicated to For more information, visit www.scz.org.
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Sedgwick County Zoo has been recognized with national and international awards for its support of field conservation programs and successful breeding of rare and endangered species. It's the No. 1 outdoor family tourist attraction in Kansas and is home to over 3,000 animals of more than 400 different species. The Sedgwick County Zoo is a not-for-profit organization, accredited by the Association o

f Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information, visit www.aza.org. Sedgwick County Zoo is also a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums www.waza.org.

11/16/2024

Join us TODAY in the Cargill Learning Center for our very first employee Art Fair! 🎨

11/15/2024

Get ready to experience the unique talents of our staff at our very first Employee Art Fair this Saturday, from 10am - 2pm!

Jordan (pictured), one of our Tropics Keepers, will be one of the many talented employees at the event. Jordan will be showcasing and selling original paintings that capture the beauty of birds from Guam. 🎨🕊️

🧐Why Visit?
•FREE entry to Art Fair
•10% of proceeds support conservation efforts
•Rare opportunity to bring home or gift artwork from employees of the Zoo

From inspiring holiday gifts to unique pieces for your home, you'll discover one-of-a-kind treasures crafted by our team. Don't miss your chance to find a meaningful piece and support a great cause. See you Saturday!

11/14/2024

The news is out! We have officially welcomed a new gorilla to our Zoo! 🦍🎉

We’re thrilled to welcome Mandaazi, a western lowland gorilla, who arrived from the San Diego Zoo last month and has already won the hearts of his care team. His transfer was a recommendation by the Species Survival Plan (SSP), ensuring his role in the conservation of his species.

In the short time that he’s been here, he has quickly become an enthusiastic participant in our training program and easily picks up new behaviors. His favorite activities have been to flirt with all the gorilla girls or kick back and relax - as you can see!

After leading his bachelor troop in San Diego, Mandaazi brings a calm and confident presence to his new space and is adapting well to his environment, care team, and neighbors. 🌿 We’re thrilled with his progress and can’t wait to see him settle fully into family troop life.

11/13/2024

November is here, and it's time to embrace the chill! ❄️ Join us today for WINTER WEDNESDAY!

Don't miss out on $5 admission and the opportunity to see the animals who thrive in this chilly weather.

We'll see you here!

11/12/2024

🐸 Meet the blessed poison frog, a small but vibrant ambassador for amphibian conservation!

These brightly colored frogs, also known as Ranitomeya benedicta, are native to the Amazon rainforest of Peru. You can find them here at the Zoo in our Amphibian and Reptile building, where they serve as colorful reminders of the importance of rainforest conservation.

While striking in appearance, their colors are not just for show. Their bright patterns warn predators of their toxicity, a natural defense mechanism developed to help them survive. In their natural habitat, they acquire their toxins through their diet of ants and other small invertebrates, however, in human care, they’re non-toxic due to a diet that doesn’t include the same sources of toxins found in their natural prey.

Next time you visit, be sure to stop by and see these fascinating frogs! 🌿

11/11/2024

Today we salute members of our nation’s military, both active duty and veterans, for their dedication and service. 🎖️ To show our appreciation, we’re offering complimentary Zoo admission to all military personnel and their immediate families.

To receive free admission, visitors must show a military or veteran ID, discharge papers, or other official identification. Families of deployed military personnel must show an active-duty ID.

11/11/2024

Dinner is served. 🍽️ Did you know that snow leopards can take down prey that is up to three times their own weight?!

They are opportunistic predators that use stealth to hunt - stalking their prey, then launching themselves with a powerful leap.

11/09/2024

Cessna Penguin Cove has officially reopened, and we’re swimming with excitement to welcome you back! 🐧🌊

Stop by around 3:45pm daily to enjoy penguin chats where a zookeeper will help answer burning questions about your favorite flightless birds.

Can't visit the Zoo in person? 🔴🎥 Watch them LIVE: scz.org/habitat/cessna-penguin-cove

11/08/2024

Weather Alert for Wild Lights! 🌧️💧

Due to standing water from todays storms, we’ve decided to close Wild Lights to ensure the safety of all our guests.

Already bought tickets? No worries! All tickets purchased for tonight will be valid to use for any other night that we're open.

Thank you for your understanding!

11/08/2024

Has anyone else been putting on a little weight in preparation for winter? 👀 Takelma sure has!

Walk it off by coming to Wild Lights this weekend where you're sure to be enchanted while getting your steps in. 🧅🏮

11/06/2024

On Saturday, November 16th, swing by the Sedgwick County Zoo for an Art Fair showcasing the creative talents of our Zoo team! 🎨🐒

📍 Where? Cargill Learning Center at the Zoo
⏰ When? 10AM - 2PM
💸 Why? 10% of all proceeds go toward conservation support funds!

This event is FREE and open to the public – so bring the family, support local art, and find the perfect holiday gift (or a little something for yourself). Every purchase helps support conservation efforts, so you can feel great while filling your home with unique art!

11/05/2024

Alizeti and Bea are here to warm your heart this chilly fall morning! 🧡🥹

Photo Credit: Keeper Devin

11/04/2024

Sweetie Pie's 53rd birthday was a SMASH! 🦛✨️ Help us celebrate by coming out to the Zoo this week.

11/04/2024

Meet MoMo!

MoMo just joined our black-footed ferret habitat and is our first female BFF! She is about 4.5 years old and came to us from the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center. 🌾

According to one of her keepers, she loves morning snacks and traveling through her habitat tubes!

Take a look at our black-footed ferret LIVE CAM where you can see her exploring for yourself! 🔴🎥 https://scz.org/animal/black-footed-ferret Or even better - take a trip to the Zoo to see how she navigates her underground tunnels.

11/03/2024

🚨WILD LIGHTS CANCELED TONIGHT🚨

Due to safety concerns brought by standing water around many of the electrical components, Wild Lights will be canceled again this evening.

Any tickets purchased for this weekend will be activated for any other night that we're open!

11/02/2024

This weekend is your final opportunity to visit Stingray Cove before our fin-tastic friends migrate to their winter getaway! 🌊 And the best part is, it's FREE!

Don’t be shellfish - bring the whole family to make unforgettable memories. 🦈 We'll see you there!

11/02/2024

🚨WILD LIGHTS CANCELED TONIGHT🚨

Today’s rain has caused some areas of the Zoo to flood, making it unsafe to plug in many of the lanterns. We hope to be able to reopen tomorrow night.

Tickets for tonight will automatically be made valid for any other night we’re open through Dec. 22.

11/01/2024

This is Stingray Cove's final weekend before the animals are moved to their winter facility.

Don't miss your chance to see them once more before they return in the spring, and enjoy FREE entrance to Stingray Cove this weekend! 🌊

Address

5555 W Zoo Boulevard
Wichita, KS
67212

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Website

https://scz.org/

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Join us TODAY in the Cargill Learning Center for our very first employee Art Fair! 🎨

Sweetie Pie's 53rd birthday was a SMASH! 🦛✨️ Help us celebrate by coming out to the Zoo this week. #HippoBirthday #HappyBirthday #Hippo #Wichita

Stingray Cove

This weekend is your final opportunity to visit Stingray Cove before our fin-tastic friends migrate to their winter getaway! 🌊 And the best part is, it's FREE! Don’t be shellfish - bring the whole family to make unforgettable memories. 🦈 We'll see you there! #sedgwickcountyzoo #free #stingraycove #thingstodo #wichita

Just a simple made-from-scratch cake for Tartan. 🐎🎂 Do you approve, @naraaziza? #easyrecipe #homecooking #narasmith #sedgwickcountyzoo

Indian Flying Fox

It's time for Howl-O-Ween at the Zoo! 🎃👻 Join us this Sunday, October 27th, for a spine-tingling animal celebration from 10am to 4pm! Our Education Team will be guiding you through a day of (not so) scary and fascinating encounters with the "creatures of the night" around the Zoo. Explore the Spooky Stations: 🦇 Spot our Indian flying foxes with the help of an expert in the Tropics! 🐞 Meet Halloween’s real superheroes... the bugs! 🦉 Channel your inner animal with Halloween masks and headbands at the African painted dog habitat. 🌎 Learn about the real nightmare... animals are going extinct! Come in costume and join us for an unforgettable Howl-O-Ween adventure! #SedgwickCountyZoo #HowlOWeen #Halloween #Education #Wichita #ThingsToDo

It's spooky season here at the Zoo. 👻 #ghosttrend #sedgwickcountyzoo #wichitaks #spookyseason

Tartan Napping

Is anyone else ready for a mid-week nap? 🐴😂 We know Tartan is! 🔊Volume up to hear him snoring. Video Credit: Keeper Carolyn #zoo #sedgwickcountyzoo #farmsanimals #clydesdalehorse

Love like Alizeti loves her plush toy. 💜✨ #chimplove #sedgwickcountyzoo #chimpanzee #alizeti #wichitaks

Happy World Okapi Day! 🎉🌍 Today we’re celebrating the amazing okapi, one of the most unique and rare animals here at our Zoo! Despite their zebra-like stripes, okapis are actually more closely related to giraffes. You can spot the family resemblance by the ossicones on their heads - just like giraffes! 🦒 These small, skin-covered horn-like structures are a telltale sign of their shared lineage. Okapis are true masters of disguise in the forests of Central Africa, using their striped legs to blend into the forest light. They’re also equipped with a long, prehensile tongue (just like a giraffe) that helps them reach leaves and fruits in the canopy. Stop by their habitat this weekend to see these forest giraffes for yourself! 🌿🦒 #WorldOkapiDay #SedgwickCountyZoo #EndangeredSpecies

Wild Lights has begun! ✨️🏮 Will you be coming this year? #wildlights #sedgwickcountyzoo #wichita #kansas #thingstodo #enchanted

Gen Z Judy is back giving main character energy for her second and final video! 💜💅 IRL, help us wish her a happy retirement. 💯✨️ No cap. #sedgwickcounty #genzslang #diva #divajudy #genzmarketing #zoo #mewing

Judy's out here vibin' and giving us a tour like the ultimate OG. 💯 #GenZJudy #sedgwickcountyzoo #genzslang #genzooslang #indaclurb #diva #genzmarketing #zoo