Welcome to the wild life.
Explore and make memories at Kansas’ Best Outdoor Attraction.
Plan Your Visit
Know before you go.
Become a Member
As low as $100 per year.
Ways to Donate
Support your Zoo.
Take Note See Closures and Notices
EXHIBITS
- Children’s Farms will be closed Monday, May 12.
- Cessna Penguin Cove is closed for construction Fall 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
Farm Animal Parade
9:15 AM
Daily Events
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Feed a Giraffe
9:30–11 AM
Attraction
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Chimpanzee Chat
9:30 AM
Keeper Chat
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Chicken Chat
10 AM
Keeper Chat
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Leopard Chat
10:30 AM
Keeper Chat
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African Painted Dog Feeding
11:30 AM
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Feed a Giraffe
12:30–3 PM
Attraction
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Stingray Chat
1 PM
Keeper Chat
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Bird Feedings
1:15 PM
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River Otter Feeding
1:30 PM
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Elephant Chat
1:30 PM
Keeper Chat
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American Barn Chat
2 PM
Keeper Chat
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South American Mammal Chat
2:30 PM
Keeper Chat
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Red Panda Chat
3:30 PM
Keeper Chat
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Farm Animal Parade
4:30–4:45 PM
Daily Events
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Zoo Closes
5:00 PM
DRIVE WITH PRIDE
Show Your Zoo Plate Pride
Get a new SCZ license plate and take your love of the Zoo to the streets!
Wild Encounters
Get up close and personal.
Come to Sedgwick County Zoo for a wildlife experience you will never forget.
Attractions
Level up your visit.
Ride the rails, cruise the canal, or feed some of your favorite animals – don’t miss the Zoo’s attractions!
What’s coming up?
Jul
22
Tuesday
Twilight Tuesdays
Discount · Special Event
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Jul
22
Tuesday
First Responders Day
Discount · Special Event
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Jul
22
Tuesday
Tot Tuesdays: Fabulous Frogs
Learning Adventures
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Jul
24
Thursday
Wheeling Wild: Otters
Learning Adventures
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Jul
26
Saturday
Cub Scout Saturdays
Learning Adventures
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Jul
26
Saturday
Cub Scout Saturdays
Learning Adventures
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Jul
29
Tuesday
Twilight Tuesdays
Discount · Special Event
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Aug
02
Saturday
Pajama Party: Nifty Noses
Learning Adventures
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Aug
04
Monday
Coffee Connection: Commissary Director
Learning Adventures
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Aug
08
Friday
Creature Campouts: Creature Campout
Learning Adventures
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Aug
08
Friday
Pajama Party: Nifty Noses
Learning Adventures
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Aug
09
Saturday
Wheeling Wild: African Lion
Learning Adventures
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Aug
13
Wednesday
Wee Wigglers: Flamingo
Learning Adventures
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Aug
13
Wednesday
Senior Wednesday: King of the Plains
Learning Adventures
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Aug
13
Wednesday
Homeschool Expeditions: Dog Pile!
Learning Adventures
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Aug
13
Wednesday
Owlet: Flamingo
Learning Adventures
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Aug
14
Thursday
Wee Wigglers: Flamingo
Learning Adventures
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Aug
14
Thursday
Owlet: Flamingo
Learning Adventures
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Aug
23
Saturday
ZOOper Kids: Mega Mammas
Learning Adventures
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Aug
26
Tuesday
Tot Tuesdays: Elmer the Elephant
Learning Adventures
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Aug
26
Tuesday
Wheeling Wild: African Painted Dog
Learning Adventures
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Sep
06
Saturday
Zoobilee
Special Event
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Sep
10
Wednesday
Wee Wigglers: Rhinoceros
Learning Adventures
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Sep
10
Wednesday
Homeschool Expeditions: Are You My Momma?
Learning Adventures
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Sep
10
Wednesday
Senior Wednesday: “You Don’t Own Me” (or know me!)
Learning Adventures
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Sep
10
Wednesday
Owlet: Rhinoceros
Learning Adventures
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Sep
11
Thursday
Wee Wigglers: Rhinoceros
Learning Adventures
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Sep
11
Thursday
Owlet: Rhinoceros
Learning Adventures
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Sep
12
Friday
Zoo Buddies: Colorful Creatures
Learning Adventures
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Sep
12
Friday
Pajama Party: Elegant Elephants
Learning Adventures
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Sep
13
Saturday
Wheeling Wild: Elephants
Learning Adventures
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Sep
16
Tuesday
Homeschool Zoofari
Learning Adventures
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Sep
18
Thursday
Ewe & Me: Gentle Giraffe
Learning Adventures
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