Signature Zoo Events give you more great reasons to keep coming back to the Zoo. Enjoy the great outdoors each and every season as we celebrate in Zoo style.

Every Tuesday in July and August 2010: 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Zoo is open just for you! The later hours give you the opportunity to relax and stroll through the Zoo after a long day. Take advantage of the evening hours and enjoy time with family and friends!

Regular Zoo admission applies; members get in free with membership card and photo ID.

Enjoy a unique view of the Zoo: Learn about our different Zoo animals while talking with the keepers that care for them! The Sedgwick County Zoo chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK) is again offering zookeeper guided tours of various areas in the Zoo with some behind-the-scenes viewing.

Tours are $20 per person. Or, purchase all six for the price of five! Children are welcome but must be at least 10 years old.

Tour Dates:
August 3: Koch Orangutan & Chimpanzee Habitat/Australia & South America/Pride of the Plains
August 17: General Behind the Scenes

All tours are from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on these select Tuesdays. (Check-in at the front gate starts at 5:15 p.m.)

Space is limited! Make A Reservation

The sounds of summer are here with the Summer Concert Series! Are you searching for a fun family outing or perhaps a unique date idea? The Sedgwick County Zoo has the answer for you! Zoo concerts provide top-rate entertainment and an evening under the stars at one of your favorite Wichita locations. Mark your calendars and join us for a great time at the Sedgwick County Zoo.

Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

August 5:  Better Than Ezra

Purchase Tickets

Ticket Information:
Advance tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children ages (3-11), for both Zoo members and nonmembers. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Zoo entrance, by phone at 316-266-8273 or online.

Tickets purchased at the gate the evening of the concert are:
$12 for Adult members
$15 for Adult nonmembers

$6 for Child members
$8 for Child nonmembers

*Children 2 and under are admitted free.

What to Expect on Concert Night:
The Zoo will close at 5:00 p.m. and the gates will reopen for all shows at 6:30 p.m. Zoo exhibits will remain open until the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Cold drinks and food will be available for your dining pleasure. If you decide to bring your own picnic, remember no alcohol is allowed to be brought in. Beer will be available at vendor locations.

Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy an evening under the stars.

All events will be held on the originally scheduled dates. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Pavilion.

Sponsored by: Capitol Federal, La Quinta Inns & Suites, Adventure RV & Truck Center, House of Schwan, Living Sound,  The CW, KFDI 101.3, Classic Country 92.3, 104.5 The Fox, T-95, and True Oldies 1070

Fridays, July 23 & 30; August 6: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Slather on the sunscreen and join in the summer fun at Sedgwick County Zoo! Get drenched by the cascading sprinkler towers. Come splash in the water and play fun games.

Regular Zoo admission applies; members get in free with membership card and photo ID.

Sponsored by: Power 93.9, Fox Kansas, My TV Wichita

September 11: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sedgwick County Zoo is open 364 days a year, closing only one day in preparation for the biggest fund raising event in Wichita — Zoobilee. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. We hope that you will plan to visit the Zoo one of the other 364 days of the year. And remember, the Zoo is always closed the day of Zoobilee — which always falls on the first Saturday after Labor Day.

Saturday, September 11: 6:00 p.m. – Midnight
Musical entertainment and wild animals will greet you as you arrive for this annual fund-raiser. Bring your appetites for delicious delicacies from nearly 70 of our community’s favorite restaurants. Bid on hundreds of items in the Zoo’s one-of-a-kind Silent Auction! Participate in our Live Auction! Adopt the gorillas, penguins or tigers, there are many more from which to choose! Dance the night away to the rhythms of New Orleans’ musical heritage as it courses through the heart of The Iguanas and their music. Latin shuffles, gritty funk, dark cinematic jazz and Basin Street horns all join hands to create world music in the true sense of the term. Enjoy the early bird ticket price when you purchase tickets before September 1 for just $110. Remember, $75 is tax-deductible. Starting September 1 tickets will be $125. Tickets are nonrefundable. Adult beverages will be served at this Signature Zoo Event so please be prepared to show a valid driver’s license. Plan to join the fun. Order your tickets today >

October 22, 23 & 24: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Bring your ghouls and goblins for a night of not-too-scary Halloween fun at the Sedgwick County Zoo! Several ghoulish activities, like pumpkin bowling and beanbag tosses, can be found throughout the Zoo. Take a stroll down jack-o-lantern lane, creep up to candy stations and let your spirit come alive!

Advanced tickets:
$6 at area QuikTrip stores, starting Oct. 1

Tickets purchased at gate:
$6 for Zoo members
$8 for nonmembers

Children 2 and under do not need a ticket.

Sponsored by: Fox Kansas, My TV Wichita, Wichita Federal Credit Union, B98 FM, Kissin' Country 102.1, 107.3 The Brew, and Channel 96.3

Every Wednesday November 2010 through February 2011: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Grab your coats, throw on your mittens and head over to the Sedgwick County Zoo for Winter Wednesdays! Spend the day in the refreshing outdoors for a discounted admission price every Wednesday in November through February.

Sponsored by: 105.3 The Buzz

Saturday, April 23, 2011: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Come one, come all and enjoy Easter activities throughout the day! Meet the Easter bunny, participate in egg guessing games and much more! Kids are encouraged to bring their Easter baskets to collect goodies located throughout the Zoo.

There are no Easter egg hunts at Easter Eggstravaganza.

Regular Zoo admission applies; members get in free with membership card and photo ID.

April 2011: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day Kansas! This free environmental fair gives everyone the opportunity to learn how to protect and care for the world we live in. With hands-on activities and interactive exhibits, there are many learning opportunities for children. Activities are geared towards third through fifth grade.

Teacher Registration will begin in February.

Sponsored by: Boeing Wichita

Sunday, May 8 2011: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the beauty of spring and treat your mom to a visit to the Zoo on her special day! Visit our newest babies, our Zoo moms and enjoy the great family atmosphere!

All moms are admitted free when accompanied by a paying child. 

Saturday, June 3, 2011: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Laughter and smiles fill the air for an evening of tasty treats, games, tons of fun and a parade to end the evening. Your ticket includes fabulous Zoo attractions, plus the many extras that Kids’ Zoobilee brings – entertainers, games, rides, delicious food from a variety of local restaurants and drinks from Pepsi. This event is presented by the Junior League of Wichita and Sedgwick County Zoo.

Sunday, June 19, 2011: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dads, grab your crew, put the pedal to the metal and cruise on out to the Sedgwick County Zoo for Father’s Day. See cool classic cars, antique autos and vintage hot rods while exploring your favorite animal exhibits at the Zoo.

Dads are admitted free when accompanied by a paying child.

Thank you to the following sponsors for their support of the Sedgwick County Zoo and the Signature Zoo Events!