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Latest · Blog Humboldt Penguin Conservation in Peru

August 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...

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...

News 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 Bird Species Lost From Wild for Almost 40 Years Lays First Eggs on New Island Home Apr 22, 2025 Sihek – an endangered bird recently returned to the wild – have laid eggs on their new Pacific island home...

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...

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