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You're Never too Old

... to learn more about the wonders of the world around you. Join other active seniors in Zoo learning programs that take you outside to your backyard and around the world as you learn about animals we might see everyday as well as exotic animals from faraway places. There is a whole world out there waiting to be explored.

Senior Wednesdays

These exciting adventures are held every Wednesday at different locations all over Wichita. Senior Wednesdays are held at Sedgwick County Zoo on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:15 a.m. The Zoo programs include breakfast sundries, an informational chat and a tour or special guest. Preregistration is not required. This class is for active guests over 55. Class fee is $4 per adult.

Visit Wichita Museum of Art, Ulrich Museum, Historical Museum, Wichita's Downtown Public Library, Great Plains Nature Center, Old Cowtown Museum, Exploration Place, WATER Center and The Kansas African American Museum for other class listings.

  • Aug 11 Wed — It's a Jungle Out There!
    Jungles are amazing and thriving habitats that provide so much for our Earth. Come find out more.
  • Sep 8 Wed — Strange Friendships
    Come learn about some pretty amazing symbiotic relationships in the natural world.
  • Oct 13 Wed — If I Ran the Zoo
    Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a zoo? Come learn all about the different careers in zoos!
  • Nov 10 Wed — King Tut’s Mutt
    Animals in ancient Egypt were highly prized and honored. We will explore the pyramids to discover the animals that were treated like gods.
Contacts
Cargill Learning Center:   Adult Education Specialist
Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 Zoo Boulevard
Wichita, KS 76212
t: (316) 266-8213
f: (316) 712-9867
Hours of Operation
Summer Hours8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Beginning March 1)
Winter Hours10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Beginning November 1)
Open 364 Days a Year!*
*The Zoo will be closed one day only, September 11, 2010 to facilitate the preparation of the annual Zoo fundraiser, Zoobilee. For Zoobilee ticket information please call 266-8APE (8273).
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