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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...

Happy Holidays from SCZ Dec 9, 2020

Animal Story 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.

Featured SCZ Reopening May 5, 2020 After being closed for nearly two months due to COVID-19, the Sedgwick County Zoo is building a phased plan to...

Featured A New Look Oct 24, 2019 We’re transforming the zoo experience—to enliven our guests with more excitement and inspiration than ever.

Director’s Scoop Aug 29, 2019 Director Jeff Ettling provides an inside scoop on the happenings at the Zoo.

The Odd Couple Jul 30, 2019 Omaha, a 14-year-old North American pronghorn, has called the Sedgwick County Zoo home for a number of years. Last year...

New At The Zoo Mar 1, 2019 Flamingo chicks Three Greater Flamingo chicks have hatched behind the scenes. They’ll be much bigger than this when they enter...

Animal Story Just Put It On My Bill Jan 28, 2019 The Oliver Animal Hospital at the Sedgwick County Zoo is an area that guests rarely have the opportunity to see....

Animal Story #ILoveLily Dec 27, 2018 2018 was a big year for orangutans at the Sedgwick County Zoo. We kicked off the year with the birth...

Featured Your Future Zoo Nov 30, 2018 SCZ recently released a new master plan that will guide us through the next 25 years. First up - a new entry.

Animal Story Staying Ahead of the Herd Jul 16, 2018

Animal Story Going Ape Over Daisy Jul 16, 2018 Like many SCZ residents, Daisy didn’t start out at our zoo. She was born at the Birmingham Zoo in 1981,...

Animal Story Taking Pride in His Pride Jun 19, 2018

Meet the Zoo’s New Executive Director May 25, 2018 Following the retirement of Mark Reed this year, the Zoo named Dr. Jeff Ettling the new Executive Director. After getting his start in zoo leadership at Sedgwick County Zoo in the 90s, he spent the last 22 years as a curator in St. Louis.

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What to Know

We’re excited to see you at the Zoo today! Here are some things to remember during your visit.

Animals Sightings

As always, some animals may not be visible due to weather or other factors. After 4:00 PM, you may see fewer animals during your visit.

Zoo Rules

Please read and follow all Zoo Rules and Policies to respect our guests and animals.

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