Looking for something fun to do this Spring Break? Come visit the Sedgwick County Zoo for a wild good time. From majestic lions, to playful elephants and everything in between, the Zoo is one of the best places in Wichita to kick off your Spring Break adventure!
Stingray Cove Reopening
March 13
Have you heard? Stingray Cove, SCZ’s interactive touch pool experience, is returning for its fifth and final year. After a successful five-year run, Stingray Cove opens March 13 and will remain open through the end of the season in October. This is your last chance to experience the rays up close, with FREE admission for Zoo members and guests. Visitors who want an even closer encounter can purchase an attraction ticket to hand-feed the rays. Don’t miss this final opportunity to experience the wonders of the ocean!
Click here for Attraction Tickets.
Sheep Shearing
March 14
It’s a party at the Children’s Farms! This Spring Break, stop by the American Barn and watch our annual sheep shearing event. Join the Farms keepers as they shear our Karakul and Navajo Churro sheep in preparation for Spring. Throughout the morning, watch and learn from staff as they handle the sheep and teach guests the importance of shearing.
With piles and piles of sheared wool, guests may wonder what the Zoo does with it all. Local knitters and spinners will be at the event to teach onlookers how this beautiful wool can be turned into sweaters, scarves, and so much more.
Feel the wool, learn how to hand spin and even try your hand at wool carding! It’s all happening at the Farms on March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. This event is free with Zoo admission.
Click here to learn more.
St. Patrick’s Day
March 17
This St. Patrick’s Day, what better way to celebrate than by spotting green all over the Zoo! Visit the Amphibians and Reptiles building and see if you can spot some of our favorite green critters.
Green Mamba
This highly venomous snake is native to areas of Africa. A shy and elusive species, the Green Mamba uses its bright green scales to camouflage itself amongst tree branches to prey on birds, bats, and small animals.
Green Keel Bellied Lizard
Native to Africa, this lizard is known for its distinctive green coloring. With long tails that make up more than half their total length, Green Keel Bellied Lizards are adapted to life in the trees as well as the ground.
Magnificent Tree Frog
This Australian amphibian spends most of its time climbing on rocks and in caves, despite being a tree frog. Known for the large poison sac on its head, this feature acts as a defense mechanism to protect the Magnificent Tree Frog from predators.
Creature Campout
March 21
Join the Zoo for an unforgettable overnight adventure! Discover which animals are still awake after the Zoo closes and enjoy fun activities, hands-on experiences, and more.
This campout’s theme is Pachyderm Parade, a jumbo-sized learning adventure all about elephants, rhinos, and other incredible pachyderms. Families will take part in exciting animal-themed activities before settling in for an after-hours sleepover at the Zoo
More details:
- The event will last from 7 p.m. – 8 a.m.
- Breakfast will be provided
- Close toed shoes are required
- Attendees must bring their own tents and sleeping bag
Interested and want to learn more? Visit the Zoo’s website here.
With loads to see, do, and explore, the Sedgwick County Zoo is the perfect destination for a Spring Break outing. Plan your visit now by downloading our free app and by visiting scz.org.