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Latest · News Zoo Closed Thursday, November 19

November 13, 2026

The Zoo (and Wild Lights) will be closed Thursday, Nov. 19 due to a planned power outage.

Blog Mourning the Loss of Elephant Herd Matriarch, Stephanie Oct 8, 2026 Sedgwick County Zoo is saddened to announce the passing of its longest-tenured resident and one of its most iconic animals,...

Blog A new chapter for our Grevy’s zebras, Honey and Louise Oct 1, 2026 Honey and Louise, the Sedgwick County Zoo’s beloved pair of Grevy’s zebras, will be departing for another AZA zoo later this month

News Stingray Cove Closing Nov. 1 Sep 23, 2026 WICHITA, KS – Stingray Cove, a temporary interactive attraction at Sedgwick County Zoo, will conclude its run on Sunday, Nov....

News Sedgwick County Zoo Welcomes New Eastern Black Rhino Aug 22, 2026 Dalia joins the Zoo's Black Rhino Species Survival Plan, paving the way for future breeding recommendations with resident male KJ.

Blog Humboldt Penguin Conservation in Peru Aug 12, 2026 Nearly 200 brand-new beachfront homes just hit the market in beautiful Marcona, Peru… penguin homes that is.

Blog Passport to Adventure Jul 24, 2026 Explore the world without leaving Wichita!

News Animal Health Update: Amur Tiger Callisto’s Recovery Jul 6, 2026 AUGUST 10, 2026 UPDATE: Callisto, the 10-year-old Amur tiger at Sedgwick County Zoo, has made remarkable progress in her recovery...

Blog Welcome, Nkuba: Western Lowland Gorilla born at Sedgwick County Zoo Jun 16, 2026 Sedgwick County Zoo is excited to announce the birth of Nkuba, a Western lowland gorilla born to mother Barika. Both...

Celebrate Nature Photography Day with the 2027 Sedgwick County Zoo Calendar Photo Contest Jun 1, 2026 Every visit to Sedgwick County Zoo offers moments worth noticing, and this year, we want to see the Zoo through...

Blog Spring Break at SCZ Mar 13, 2026 Looking for something fun to do this Spring Break? Come visit the Sedgwick County Zoo for a wild good time....

Blog Caring for An American Icon Mar 4, 2026 Nestled in the back of the Zoo’s North American habitat lives one of America’s most recognizable symbols—the bald eagle. With...

News Stingray Cove Returns for Final Season at SCZ Mar 3, 2026 WICHITA, KS – Sedgwick County Zoo is excited to announce the return of Stingray Cove on March 13 for its...

Blog Brr-ing on the Fun: Your Guide to a Winter Zoo Visit Jan 30, 2026 The winter season is upon us in Kansas, which means it’s the perfect time for warm drinks, building snowmen and…visiting...

Blog Chimpanzee Care: A Team Effort Jan 16, 2026 Life in a chimpanzee troop – both in a zoo and in the wild – is complex, emotional, and guided...

Blog A Christmas Surprise: Penguins are Back! Dec 24, 2025 An Exciting Announcement Cessna Penguin Cove, which has been closed since last year, is finally reopening! Everyone’s favorite feathered friends...

The Reality of AI Animal Content Dec 5, 2025 If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably seen them – bears bouncing on trampolines, apes caught on...

News SCZ to Open Holiday Retail Location at NewMarket Square Nov 13, 2025 Sedgwick County Zoo is spreading holiday cheer this season with the opening of Zoo Market Square, a limited-time retail experience...

Not-So-Spooky Animals: Why Bats, Snakes, and Owls Deserve Love This Halloween Oct 30, 2025 Every Halloween, the same animals get labeled “scary”: bats flying at night, snakes slithering in the leaves, and owls watching...

News Sedgwick County Zoo Receives Prestigious AZA Accreditation Through 2030 Sep 23, 2025 Sedgwick County Zoo has once again received accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), maintaining a standard of...

News Sedgwick County Zoo Adds a Fourth African Elephant Calf to its Herd Aug 22, 2025 WICHITA, Kansas (August 22, 2025) – Sedgwick County Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a fourth healthy elephant...

News Making the Zoo Accessible for All: $5 Admission with SNAP Benefits Jun 6, 2025 At Sedgwick County Zoo, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to connect with wildlife and enjoy the wonder of...

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