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Chimpanzee Care: A Team Effort

January 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...

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 WICHITA, KS – Sedgwick County Zoo has once again received accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), maintaining...

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...

Another African Elephant Calf Born to Our Growing Herd, Joining Two Other Little Ones Jun 5, 2025 The Sedgwick County Zoo is thrilled to welcome the birth of a third African elephant calf to our herd! In...

News The Big Baby Boom Continues with the Arrival of Another African Elephant Calf Apr 15, 2025 Sedgwick County Zoo is excited to announce the safe arrival of a second African elephant calf, just four days after...

News Welcoming the Newest Member of Our Growing Herd Apr 11, 2025 Sedgwick County Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy African elephant calf, marking an exciting milestone for...

News It’s a Baby Girl for Chimpanzee Mahale! Apr 8, 2025 Just over two years ago, billions of people around the world saw the viral video of chimpanzee Mahale reuniting with...

News Heartbreaking loss within our African Elephant herd Mar 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)...

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