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...
Saying Goodbye to Mitch- SCZ’s silly, goofy, and charismatic Black Bear Dec 14, 2023 From the Sedgwick County Zoo’s North American Prairie Team: On December 5, the North American Prairie team said goodbye to...
Blog Meet one of the Education Department’s most talkative members – Sue the African Gray Parrot Dec 13, 2023 It’s not just people that work at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Some of the members of the education department are...
Blog Pajama Party is evening fun for the whole family Dec 5, 2023 What better way to wind down for the evening than with a visit to the Zoo? Pajama Party is a...
ZooCast Episode 11: Humboldt Penguins with Stefanie Boyer Dec 1, 2023 We sat down with Zookeeper Stefanie Boyer to learn all about Humboldt Penguins in this week’s episode. Listen to learn...