Sedgwick County Zoo – Wichita, Kansas

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Sedgwick County Zoo

Welcome to the wild life.

Explore and make memories at Kansas’ Best Outdoor Attraction.

Plan Your Visit Know before you go. Become a Member Starting at $110 per year. Ways to Donate Support your Zoo.

Take Note See Closures and Notices

Cessna Penguin Cove is under construction and will be closed until later this fall.

Animal Sightings

After 4 PM, you may see fewer animals outside. Animals may not be visible due to weather or other circumstances.

Tomorrow

Hours9 AM – 5 PM

Animals Return from Night Pasture 9:15 AM Animal Extra More Info Giraffe Feeding 12:30–3 PM Attraction More Info Bird Feeding Time 1:15 PM Animal Extra More Info River Otter Feeding Time 1:30 PM Animal Extra More Info Barn Animal Feeding Time 2 PM Animal Extra More Info Penguin Chat 3:45 PM Keeper Chat More Info Animals Released to Night Pasture 4:30 PM Animal Extra More Info Flocktail 6–8:30 PM Special Event More Info Wild Lights 6–9 PM Special Event More Info Zoo Closes 5:00 PM

latest Attraction

All aboard the Safari Express!

Journey around the entire Zoo property, and enjoy never-before-seen views from behind the scenes.

Wild Encounters

Get up close and personal.

Come to Sedgwick County Zoo for a wildlife experience the kids will never forget.

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What’s coming up?

Oct 18 Friday Flocktail Special Event More Info Oct 18 Friday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Oct 19 Saturday Creature Campouts: Includes Wild Lights Learning Adventures More Info Oct 19 Saturday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Oct 20 Sunday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Oct 22 Tuesday Tot Tuesdays: Night Animals Learning Adventures More Info Oct 23 Wednesday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Oct 24 Thursday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Oct 25 Friday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Oct 26 Saturday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Oct 27 Sunday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Oct 30 Wednesday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Oct 31 Thursday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 01 Friday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 02 Saturday Cub Scout Saturdays Learning Adventures More Info Nov 02 Saturday Cub Scout Saturdays Learning Adventures More Info Nov 02 Saturday ZOOper Kids: Vanishing Domestics Learning Adventures More Info Nov 02 Saturday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 02 Saturday Pajama Party: Show Me Your Ears! Learning Adventures More Info Nov 03 Sunday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 04 Monday Coffee Connection: Commissary Learning Adventures More Info Nov 06 Wednesday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 07 Thursday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 08 Friday Zoo Buddies: Night Animals Learning Adventures More Info Nov 08 Friday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 08 Friday Pajama Party: Show Me Your Ears! Learning Adventures More Info Nov 09 Saturday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 10 Sunday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 13 Wednesday Wee Wigglers: Elegant Elephants Learning Adventures More Info Nov 13 Wednesday Homeschool Expeditions: Excellent Ectotherms Learning Adventures More Info Nov 13 Wednesday Senior Wednesday: Anteater ANTics Learning Adventures More Info Nov 13 Wednesday Owlet: Elegant Elephants Learning Adventures More Info Nov 13 Wednesday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 14 Thursday Wee Wigglers: Elegant Elephants Learning Adventures More Info Nov 14 Thursday Owlet: Elegant Elephants Learning Adventures More Info Nov 14 Thursday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 15 Friday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 16 Saturday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 17 Sunday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 20 Wednesday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 21 Thursday Ewe & Me: Penguin Party Learning Adventures More Info Nov 21 Thursday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 22 Friday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 23 Saturday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 24 Sunday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 26 Tuesday Tot Tuesdays: Verdi Learning Adventures More Info Nov 27 Wednesday WOW Thanksgiving Safari Learning Adventures More Info Nov 27 Wednesday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 28 Thursday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 29 Friday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Nov 30 Saturday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Dec 01 Sunday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Dec 02 Monday Coffee Connection: Zoo Registrar Learning Adventures More Info Dec 04 Wednesday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Dec 05 Thursday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Dec 06 Friday Zoo Buddies: They Look Cuddly Learning Adventures More Info Dec 06 Friday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Dec 07 Saturday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Dec 07 Saturday Pajama Party: Animal Wrappers Learning Adventures More Info Dec 08 Sunday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Dec 11 Wednesday Wee Wigglers: Musical Creatures Learning Adventures More Info Dec 11 Wednesday Homeschool Expeditions: Saving Animals From Extinction Learning Adventures More Info Dec 11 Wednesday Owlet: Musical Creatures Learning Adventures More Info Dec 11 Wednesday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Dec 12 Thursday Wee Wigglers: Musical Creatures Learning Adventures More Info Dec 12 Thursday Owlet: Musical Creatures Learning Adventures More Info Dec 12 Thursday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Dec 13 Friday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Dec 14 Saturday Junior Behind the Scenes Tours: Oliver Animal Hospital Learning Adventures More Info Dec 14 Saturday Wild Lights Special Event More Info Dec 15 Sunday Wild Lights Special Event More Info

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Wild Lights

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What to Know

We’re excited to see you at the Zoo today! Here are some things to remember during your visit.

Animals Sightings

As always, some animals may not be visible due to weather or other factors. After 4:00 PM, you may see fewer animals during your visit.

Zoo Rules

Please read and follow all Zoo Rules and Policies to respect our guests and animals.

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