Skip to content

Sedgwick County Zoo

All ZooCast Blog News

Zoo Scoop

Get our latest news and promos right in your inbox.

Subscribe

Heartbreaking loss within our African Elephant herd

March 17, 2025

With profound sadness, the Sedgwick County Zoo announces that 29-year-old African elephant Simunye, has delivered a stillborn calf following a...

Saying Farewell to Titan: All About SCZ’s First Male Elephant Jan 24, 2025 In early 2016, the Sedgwick County Zoo welcomed six elephants from Eswatini to create a new herd in the Reed...

Elk, Reindeer, and Caribou: What’s the Difference? Dec 19, 2024 With holiday events fast approaching, it’s time to brush up on your Christmas critter knowledge! No animal better symbolizes Christmas...

Blog SCZ Holiday Gift Guide: A Savvy Shopper’s Best Friend Nov 26, 2024 Gearing up for a stressful holiday shopping season? Skip the stress and the crowds with the Sedgwick County Zoo’s new...

Blog An Enchanting Evening: An Inside Look at Wild Lights 2024 Nov 18, 2024 Everyone is talking about this year’s Wild Lights, an exciting display of Asian lantern sculptures at the Sedgwick County Zoo....

Blog Celebrating the Tallest Animals Alive: Discover World Giraffe Day Jun 21, 2024 It’s World Giraffe Day at the Sedgwick County Zoo! Every year on June 21st, we celebrate these unique animals and...

Blog Pollinator Week is Here: Discover the Vital Role Pollinators Play in Nature Jun 20, 2024 Everyone’s buzzing about Pollinator Week! June 17-23 is National Pollinator Week, where certain species are celebrated for their crucial role...

Blog What It Means to Be AZA Accredited: A Look at Sedgwick County Zoo Mar 7, 2024 Walking through the spacious habitats and seeing the diverse array of animals, it's clear that Sedgwick County Zoo is more than just a place to witness wildlife; it is a testament to animal care, education, and conservation dedication hence the pillars of our mission, "Caring, Connecting, and Conserving". This dedication is encapsulated in the zoo's achievement of being AZA accredited. But what exactly does this accreditation entail, and why does it matter to you?

ZooCast Bonus: ZooCast Hiatus Feb 20, 2024 We sat down with the Zoo’s Marketing and Communication Team to talk about the ZooCast’s past and its future. Listen...

ZooCast Episode 16: Flamingos with Anne Heitman Feb 15, 2024 We sat down with Curator of Birds Anne Heitman to learn all about Greater Flamingos and Caribbean Flamingos in this...

ZooCast Bitesize Bonus: Species Survival Plan Feb 13, 2024 Learn all about the Species Survival Plan in this Bitesize Bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. READ AUDIO TRANSCRIPT...

ZooCast Bitesize Bonus: Koi Fish Feb 10, 2024 Learn all about Koi Fish in this Bitesize Bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. READ AUDIO TRANSCRIPT VIGNETTE (00:00)...

ZooCast Episode 15: Zebras with Andrea Porch Feb 1, 2024 We sat down with Zookeeper Andrea Porch to learn all about Zebras in this week’s episode. Listen to learn about...

Blog What’s that sound? It’s one of North America’s most adaptive reptiles- the Rattlesnake Jan 22, 2024 One of the most widely spread snakes across North America is the rattlesnake. Adapted for a wide range of weathers-...

ZooCast Episode 14: Bison with Jessie McQuilliams Jan 15, 2024 We sat down with Zookeeper Jessie McQuilliams to learn all about Bison in this week’s episode. Listen to learn how...

Blog Animal Tales Preschool is a wild place to learn Jan 13, 2024 Animal Tales Preschool is the perfect place for little ones with a love of nature. “We have a great team...

ZooCast Episode 13: Prairie Dogs with Jessie McQuilliams Jan 1, 2024 We sat down with Zookeeper Jessie McQuilliams to learn all about Prairie Dogs in this week’s episode. Listen to learn...

Blog 2023 in Review at the Zoo Dec 29, 2023 2023 was a busy year for Sedgwick County Zoo. From record attendance in events, animal transfers and births, there was...

ZooCast Bitesize Bonus: Brumation Dec 22, 2023 Learn all about brumation in this Bitesize Bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. This is the sister episode to...

Blog Meet the Queen of Farms- Jamani the Camel Dec 21, 2023 Jamani the Dromedary Camel has called Sedgwick County Zoo home her whole life. “She is the Queen of Farms, and...

ZooCast Bitesize Bonus: Hibernation Dec 19, 2023 Learn all about hibernation in this Bitesize Bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. This is the sister episode to...

ZooCast Episode 12: Hippopotamus with Kayla Jordan Dec 15, 2023 We sat down with Zookeeper Kayla Jordan to learn all about the Hippopotamus in this week’s episode. Listen to learn...

Zoo Scoop

Get our latest news and promos right in your inbox.

Subscribe

Tickets

Close

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.

Let’s Go