Contact the Zoo

Teachers, please register your class for Party for the Planet by April 1, 2022.

Please include all of the following information in the Message section of the form. Registrations received without this information may not be fulfilled.

• School Name
• School Mailing Address including City/State/Zip
• Teacher's Name
• Phone Number
• Class Grade
• Number of Children
• Number of Adults
• Arrival Time at SCZ
• Departure Time from SCZ
• Do you want to participate in a scheduled education program?
  Groups will be matched with programs on a first-come, first-assigned basis.
  •  Sedgwick County Zoo (Auditorium) – All Ages
    • 100 People Max
    • 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 1:00
    • Theme: Be a Force for Nature- Conservation for Kansas Nongame Species
    • Nongame species are species that are not hunted for food, sport, or fur. Often these species are also listed on the Endangered Species Act of 1973. These animals are often over looked and undermanaged due to the lack of economic value when compared to game animals and furbearers. With the lack of incentive to the surrounding communities for these species the funding often goes towards managing the animals that are seen as useful to the communities. With this program we will focus on a few nongame Kansas species and how they are invaluable to the ecosystem we call home.

     

    Great Plains Nature Center (Wetland Room) – Grades 3-5

    • 40 People Max
    • 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30
    • Theme: Amphibians
    • Dive into the amazing world of amphibians with the Great Plains Nature Center. Learn about the toads, frogs, and salamanders that call Kansas home, and see how we can make a positive impact on their habitats.

     

    Pro Kansas Recycling (Ocean Room) – Grades K-2

    • 40 People Max
    • 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30
    • Theme: The 3 R’s
    • An immersive program to address the small acts of conservation everyone can accomplish at home. A visually stimulating presentation by Pro Kansas Recycling illustrating the importance of reusing single use materials, reducing consumption of materials, and recycling.

An event at SCZ is a truly unique experience. We have venues to create an atmosphere your guests will never forget.

If you haven't already, see our Volunteer Opportunities page for all the ways to get involved at Sedgwick County Zoo. Be sure to include your area of interest in the message field below.

Please fill out the information requested below. A member of the Education Department will email you to finalize your request. Field trips education programs must be scheduled at least two weeks prior to the preferred visit date. Not all programs are available at all times or on all days.

If you have not received a reply from Sedgwick County Zoo within two business days, please contact Peninnah Ziegler, peninnah.ziegler@scz.org.

Registration for any program is not complete until you receive a confirmation letter with your program ticket at the top. Please bring the ticket(s) with you on the day of your visit along with the Field Trip Form.

* Please note that siblings are not allowed in programs but will be told at what time they may meet the group to continue their Sedgwick County Zoo adventure!

Learning adventures at the Zoo are great fun for all ages! To register, first find the one you're looking for, and then visit its event page to register.

We are able to donate two complimentary individual guest passes once per calendar year to an organization, and there are 100 passes available for donation each month.

Requests should be made in writing at least two weeks in advance of the event date. Requests made within a shorter time frame, or after we have reached the month's limit, may not be fulfilled. 

Please include each of the following items in the message area of this form. Requests received without this information may not be fulfilled.

• Your full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization name
• Non-profit/Tax ID
• Mailing address
• Event name
• Event date
• How you plan to use the passes

Please take a moment to look through the Frequently Asked Questions prior to submitting questions regarding online ticket sales, scheduled admission, and membership extensions.