Welcome to the wild life.
Explore and make memories at Kansas’ Best Outdoor Attraction.
Plan Your Visit
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Become a Member
As low as $100 per year.
Ways to Donate
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EXHIBITS
Cessna Penguin Cove is closed for construction through Spring 2025
Animal Sightings
After 4 PM, you may see fewer animals outside. Animals may not be visible due to weather or other circumstances.
Today
Hours9 AM – 5 PM
Animals Return from Night Pasture
9:15 AM
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Feed a Giraffe
9:30–11 AM
Attraction
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Meet a Farms Animal
11 AM
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African Painted Dog Feeding Time
11:30 AM
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Feed a Giraffe
12:30–3 PM
Attraction
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Bird Feeding Time
1:15 PM
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River Otter Feeding Time
1:30 PM
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Elephant Encounter
1:30 PM
Wild Encounters
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Barn Animal Feeding Time
2 PM
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Animals Released to Night Pasture
4:30 PM
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Zoo Closes
5:00 PM
Wild Encounters
Get up close and personal.
Come to Sedgwick County Zoo for a wildlife experience the kids will never forget.
DRIVE WITH PRIDE
Show Your Zoo Plate Pride
Get a new SCZ license plate and take your love of the Zoo to the streets!
latest Attraction
All aboard the Safari Express!
Journey around the entire Zoo property, and enjoy never-before-seen views from behind the scenes.
What’s coming up?
Apr
19
Saturday
Easter Eggstravaganza
Special Event
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Apr
22
Tuesday
Tot Tuesdays: Penny Lu Porcupine
Learning Adventures
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Apr
22
Tuesday
Wheeling Wild: Prairie Dog
Learning Adventures
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Apr
25
Friday
Ewe & Me: Eggcellent Adventures
Learning Adventures
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May
02
Friday
Zoo Buddies: Wet & Wonderful
Learning Adventures
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May
03
Saturday
Cub Scout Saturdays
Learning Adventures
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May
03
Saturday
Cub Scout Saturdays
Learning Adventures
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May
03
Saturday
Pajama Party: Penguin Parade
Learning Adventures
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May
04
Sunday
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Special Event
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May
05
Monday
Coffee Connection: Stingray Cove Staff
Learning Adventures
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May
09
Friday
Pajama Party: Penguin Parade
Learning Adventures
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May
10
Saturday
Wheeling Wild: Hippo
Learning Adventures
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May
11
Sunday
Mother’s Day
Special Event
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May
14
Wednesday
Wee Wigglers: Cats
Learning Adventures
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May
14
Wednesday
Homeschool Expeditions: Chubby Unicorns
Learning Adventures
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May
14
Wednesday
Senior Wednesday: Reaching New Heights
Learning Adventures
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May
14
Wednesday
Owlet: Cats
Learning Adventures
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May
15
Thursday
Wee Wigglers: Cats
Learning Adventures
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May
15
Thursday
Owlet: Cats
Learning Adventures
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May
17
Saturday
ZOOper Kids: Slithering Shiny Snakes
Learning Adventures
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May
24
Saturday
Farms Festival: Heritage Breeds Day
Special Event
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May
27
Tuesday
Tot Tuesdays: The Very Impatient Caterpillar
Learning Adventures
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May
27
Tuesday
Wheeling Wild: Red River Hog
Learning Adventures
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Jun
02
Monday
Coffee Connection: Animal Wellbeing & Husbandry
Learning Adventures
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Jun
07
Saturday
Pajama Party: Australian Adventures
Learning Adventures
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Jun
11
Wednesday
Wee Wigglers: Amazing Apes
Learning Adventures
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Jun
11
Wednesday
Senior Wednesday: The Rhino Keeper
Learning Adventures
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Jun
11
Wednesday
Owlet: Amazing Apes
Learning Adventures
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Jun
12
Thursday
Wee Wigglers: Amazing Apes
Learning Adventures
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Jun
12
Thursday
Owlet: Amazing Apes
Learning Adventures
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Jun
13
Friday
Pajama Party: Australian Adventures
Learning Adventures
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Jun
14
Saturday
Wheeling Wild: Deer
Learning Adventures
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Jun
15
Sunday
Father’s Day Car Show
Special Event
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