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ELEPHANTS

  • Elephants will not be outside when the temperature is below 35 degrees. Between 35 and 50 degrees, elephants will have the ability to choose to go outside or stay in, depending on where they’re most comfortable.
  • The Elephant Barn will be closed to the public through the winter due to the construction project. This means they will not be visible on days when it is too cold for them to go outside.

 

EXHIBITS

  • Cessna Penguin Cove is closed for construction through Winter 2025
  • Stingray Cove is closed for the season through March 2026

Animal Sightings

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

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Hours9 AM – 5 PM
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Wild Lights

Wild Lights is back and brighter than ever! Journey through a mythical jungle of unique Asian Lantern displays Wednesdays – Sundays through Dec. 21.

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?

Nov 30 Sunday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 01 Monday Coffee Connection: Tropics Birds Learning Adventures More Info Dec 03 Wednesday Winter Wednesday Discounts · Special Events More Info Dec 03 Wednesday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 04 Thursday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 05 Friday Zoo Buddies: Ape Adventures Learning Adventures More Info Dec 05 Friday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 06 Saturday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 06 Saturday Pajama Party: Animals to Count On Learning Adventures More Info Dec 07 Sunday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 10 Wednesday Winter Wednesday Discounts · Special Events More Info Dec 10 Wednesday Wee Wigglers: Do You Hear What I Hear? Learning Adventures More Info Dec 10 Wednesday Senior Wednesday: People’s Choice! Learning Adventures More Info Dec 10 Wednesday Homeschool Expeditions: Hoofin’ It Learning Adventures More Info Dec 10 Wednesday Owlet: Do You Hear What I Hear? Learning Adventures More Info Dec 10 Wednesday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 11 Thursday Wee Wigglers: Do You Hear What I Hear? Learning Adventures More Info Dec 11 Thursday Owlet: Do You Hear What I Hear? Learning Adventures More Info Dec 11 Thursday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 12 Friday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 13 Saturday Ewe & Me: Great Gorilla Learning Adventures More Info Dec 13 Saturday Junior Behind the Scenes Tours: Horticulture Learning Adventures More Info Dec 13 Saturday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 14 Sunday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 17 Wednesday Winter Wednesday Discounts · Special Events More Info Dec 17 Wednesday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 18 Thursday Ewe & Me: Great Gorilla Learning Adventures More Info Dec 18 Thursday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 19 Friday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 20 Saturday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 21 Sunday Wild Lights Special Events More Info Dec 24 Wednesday Winter Wednesday Discounts · Special Events More Info Dec 31 Wednesday Winter Wednesday Discounts · Special Events More Info Jan 05 Monday Coffee Connection: Graphics Learning Adventures More Info Jan 07 Wednesday Winter Wednesday Discounts · Special Events More Info Jan 14 Wednesday Winter Wednesday Discounts · Special Events More Info Jan 14 Wednesday Wee Wigglers: Turtle Learning Adventures More Info Jan 14 Wednesday Senior Wednesday: Brilliant and Resilient Learning Adventures More Info Jan 14 Wednesday Owlet: Turtle Learning Adventures More Info Jan 15 Thursday Wee Wigglers: Turtle Learning Adventures More Info Jan 21 Wednesday Winter Wednesday Discounts · Special Events More Info Jan 28 Wednesday Winter Wednesday Discounts · Special Events More Info

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