Special Events

Winter Wednesday

Migrate to the Zoo for Winter Wednesdays! Every Wednesday from November through February, general admission tickets are only $5 per person.

Apr 17 · Thursday

Party for the Planet

Celebrate Earth Day with a Party for the Planet! This environmental fair gives everyone the opportunity to learn how to protect and care for the world we live in.

Apr 19 · Saturday

Easter Eggstravaganza

Come to the Zoo for a hippity, hoppity great time! Meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and much more.

May 04 · Sunday

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with food, music and fun! We’ll have a fiesta with exhibitors, authentic Mexican food vendors and live music on the main stage.

May 11 · Sunday

Mother’s Day

Jun 15 · Sunday

Father’s Day Car Show

Grab your crew, put the pedal to the metal, and cruise on out to Sedgwick County Zoo for Father’s Day. See classic cars, antique autos, and modern models while exploring your favorite animal exhibits.

Twilight Tuesdays

Cox Communications presents Twilight Tuesdays at the Zoo. Beat the heat during extended hours, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and enjoy $5 admission all day on Tuesdays in July.

Sep 06 · Saturday

Zoobilee

Enjoy live music, delicious drinks, and delectable bites from local establishments during Sedgwick County Zoo's premier fundraiser.

Oct 07 · Tuesday

5th Grade Fire Prevention Day

Fire Prevention Day at the Zoo provides fifth-grade students an opportunity to learn about fire safety while enjoying the wilds of the Zoo. 

Oct 11 · Saturday

Plant Donation Drive

Donate your unwanted plants and we'll find a new home for them in the Zoo. We accept tropical plants and perennials in containers 12-inches or larger.

Nov 11 · Tuesday

Veterans Day

We salute members of our nation's military, both active duty and veterans, for their dedication and service. To show our appreciation, we're offering complimentary Zoo admission to all military personnel and their immediate families.