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ZooReach

Bring the Zoo to you! We have a variety of outreach programs to meet the needs of your group.

All ZooReach programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance of your preferred date. Scheduling for the academic year begins August 1. Visits to schools in April and May are extremely limited due to the volume of programs hosted at the Sedgwick County Zoo.

Please email zooeducation@scz.org  to schedule your program a minimum of two weeks prior to your preferred date.

*Prices are valid through December 31, 2024.   

View our Cancellation Policy

Wild Earth Tales

Age 2 years and older
Up to 50 participants

A literature-based, 30-minute program for children age two years and up, each program includes a story, animal artifacts, and an exciting animal visitor! These programs are also available for groups with special needs.

Our Animal Ambassadors include invertebrates, lizards, snakes, turtles, birds, and small mammals. All of Sedgwick County Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors have choice and control when it comes to program participation.  Please note that we are unable to let you know in advance which Animal Ambassadors will attend your program.

Available Wild Earth Tales:

ZooReach Programs

Age 6 years and older including Senior Living

Available for classrooms, senior living locations, libraries, and other public venues

Our ZooReach program brings a Zoo Education Specialist to you! These outreach adventures are great for groups of all ages. 

These 45-minute programs explore a theme related to animals and conservation. Each program includes interactive learning, animal artifacts, and an Animal Ambassador. In the summer, we participate in the Collaborative Summer Reading Program. All programs are in line with the Next Generation Science Standards. 

Our Animal Ambassadors include invertebrates, lizards, snakes, turtles, birds, and small mammals. All of Sedgwick County Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors have choice and control when it comes to program participation.  Please note that we are unable to let you know in advance which Animal Ambassadors will attend your program.

Wild Earth Tales and ZooReach Program Prices

Within Sedgwick County

Outside Sedgwick County

Mileage cost outside of Sedgwick County is $0.625 per mile round trip between the Zoo and the program.

Multiple programs can be presented on the same day at the same location if scheduled consecutively. A separate fee will be required for each program.

*Prices are valid through December 31, 2024. 

View our Cancellation Policy

STEAM Career Stations

Elementary age students learn about STEAM careers in a Zoo setting.

This innovative program can be presented in any number of ways to any number of participants. It is designed for those in elementary school.

The cost for the STEAM Career Stations is $300* for one hour of set up and two hours of active learning. If you are outside of Sedgwick County, you will be charged mileage fees of $0.625 per mile in addition to the program fee.

We are also able to provide a 45-minute Zoo Career presentation either before or after your STEAM Career Fair for an additional fee. This is an effective way to gather families together in one place, allowing for swift clean up and efficient dismissal.

As a school Family Engagement or Career Night program, the STEAM kits can be placed in classrooms under teacher supervision. If space allows, all four bags from a kit can be placed in a classroom, allowing for the maximum number of families to participate at one time.

If there is limited space provided for the activity, each bag within a STEAM kit functions as an independent station, allowing for a more compact set-up. Simply pull only one or two bags per station.

*Prices are valid through December 31, 2024. 

Career Programs

Zoo Careers programs are available on a very limited basis for high school and college students. Career programs are presented to groups in Sedgwick County at no charge. Career programs do not include animal visitors and are not available for middle school, elementary school, or younger students. All participants must be in high school or older.

We invite elementary schools to utilize the Zoo Career videos below.

Zoo Career Videos

In these videos, we’ll help you explore all of the options of a career at the zoo. Zookeeping, maintenance, veterinary care, and education are all highlighted as STEM-based careers.

Choose from a 20-minute or a 40-minute version.

ZooReach Booth

Invite us to your next event! Program fees are $150 for a ZooReach Booth for two hours inside Sedgwick County. Each additional hour is $75. We may present for up to four hours. 

If you are outside of Sedgwick County, program fees are $200 for a ZooReach Booth for two hours. Each additional hour is $100. We may present for up to four hours. Your group will be charged mileage fees of $0.625 per mile in addition to the program fee.

Your ZooReach Booth will include a variety of artifacts and fun activities to inspire respect for and conservation of wildlife and wild places.

*Prices are valid through December 31, 2024. 

Virtual Visits

Perfect for childcare groups, virtual classroom field trips, social-distancing-friendly birthday parties, or families who want to explore a specific area of the Zoo, these LIVE video adventures will be tailored to suit your unique interests and requests. 

Each Zoom with the Zoo program lasts approximately 30 minutes. You may choose your preferred area of the Zoo or preferred topic when registering.

More information about Zoom with the Zoo can be found here.

*Mileage

If you are outside of Sedgwick County, you will be charged mileage fees of $0.625 per mile round trip from the Zoo to your location in addition to the program fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a ZooReach cost?

Within Sedgwick County

Outside Sedgwick County

Mileage cost outside of Sedgwick County is $0.625 per mile round trip between the Zoo and the program.

Multiple programs can be presented on the same day at the same location if scheduled consecutively. A separate fee will be required for each program.

See above for pricing for our STEAM Career Fair and ZooReach booth. 

Can we partner with another organization and share mileage fees?


We need to reschedule our program. What do we do?

We need to cancel our program. What do we do? 

I have a question. Whom can I contact?

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