Blog Senior Wednesday promotes lifelong learning Aug 2, 2023 Based on the 2021 U.S. Census, approximately 20% of Wichita’s population consists of individuals over the age of 60, totaling...
ZooCast Episode 3: African Elephants with Caleb Noller Aug 1, 2023 We sat down with Elephant Care Professional Caleb Noller to learn all about African Elephants in this week's episode.
Blog Learn about the largest big cat at the Zoo and in the world – the tiger Jul 24, 2023 They’re cereal mascots, the inspiration for an 18th century poem, and a young boy’s companion at sea in an Oscar...
Blog It’s Zookeeper Appreciation Week – Meet the people that care for the Zoo’s animals Jul 21, 2023 Everyone loves coming to the Zoo and seeing the animals. But without the hard-work and dedication of our zookeepers, there...
ZooCast Episode 2: Red Pandas with Jody Sentel Jul 19, 2023 We sat down with Zookeeper Jody Sentel to learn all about Red Pandas in this week's episode.
Blog Wheeling Wild – An Outdoor Adventure for the Whole Family Jul 11, 2023 The Sedgwick County Zoo closes at 5 p.m. As the evening cools, the guests go home, the keepers get the...
ZooCast Episode 1: The Guam Kingfisher with Scott Newland Jul 3, 2023 We sat down with Sedgwick County Zoo CEO and bird enthusiast Scott Newland to learn all about the Guam Kingfisher in this week's episode.
Blog Beat the Summer Heat at Twilight Tuesdays Jun 30, 2023 Looking for tasty food, summer concerts, and family fun? Then you won’t want to miss Twilight Tuesdays at the Sedgwick...
News SCZ says goodbye to Bibi the Rhino Jun 29, 2023 Bibi, a 25-year-old Eastern Black Rhinoceros at the Sedgwick County Zoo, died yesterday, June 28, 2023. Bibi began showing signs...
Blog Are you up to the challenge? Join Plastic Free July Jun 27, 2023 In the Pacific Ocean, there is a floating island twice the size of Texas. It floats halfway between California and...
Blog Happy World Giraffe Day – Meet the SCZ’s Tower of Giraffes Jun 21, 2023 A short walk from the Sedgwick County Zoo’s entrance plaza is Twiga Feeding Station. Here you can buy shirts, stuffed...
Blog Heart-to-heart: learn about the Luzon bleeding-heart dove Jun 13, 2023 Walking through the Tropics building, there’s a lot to take in. You might observe a fruit bat flying overhead, or...
News Sedgwick County Zoo mourns loss of Pudgie the Hippo May 31, 2023 Pudgie, a 50-year-old hippopotamus at the Sedgwick County Zoo, died on May 30, 2023. She succumbed to ongoing health issues...
Blog Meet Callee- The Zoo’s Newest African Elephant May 26, 2023 It’s early in the morning. So early that the sun hasn’t even risen. Everyone is preparing for the journey about...
Agave Apr 4, 2023 Watch the everchanging Agave Americana bloom right here at the Sedgwick County Zoo! With our time-lapse shots, get the best...
The Painted Dog Research Trust: Preserving a Species Feb 22, 2023 Support the Painted Dog Research Trust and the preservation of one of Africa's most endangered species -buy a limited-edition t-shirt from Sedgwick County Zoo and all proceeds will be donated to Dr. Gregory Rasmussen!
Blog Farewell to a Beloved Zoo Icon: Saying Goodbye to Boomer the Bison Feb 17, 2023 Farewell to a Beloved Zoo Icon: Saying Goodbye to Boomer the Bison Last week, the Sedgwick County Zoo lost a...
News HPAI: What is it, and how are we managing it? May 2, 2022 Sedgwick County Zoo officials have been closely following reports from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of cases...
Blog Where have all the birds gone? Aug 12, 2020 The majority of birds in the Australia/South America walk-through have been moved behind the scenes due to the presence of a wild predator.
News A New Look Oct 24, 2019 We’re transforming the zoo experience—to enliven our guests with more excitement and inspiration than ever.