Special Events

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. 

Easter Eggstravaganza

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

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.

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.

Mother’s Day

Stop by the Pavilion from 9 am-1 pm and enjoy a wonderful all-you-can-eat pancake & sausage brunch from Chris Cakes for just $5 a plate.

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 Tuesday

Cox Communications presents Twilight Tuesdays - now all day - at the Zoo. Beat the heat during extended hours, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and enjoy $3 admission all day on Tuesdays in July when you present a voucher, available at area Cox Solutions stores.

Farms Festivals

Join us in the Children's Farms for fun, games, and learning about different aspects of a real farm. 

Back to School Bash

We're throwing Wichita a Back to School Bash by offering $3 admission! As always, members get in free with membership card and photo ID.

Zoobilee

Musical entertainment and wild animals greet you as you arrive at our annual fundraiser.

Breakfast with the Birds

Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the Zoo, followed by a guided tour of one of our bird habitats. During the tour, guests will have the opportunity to help staff serve breakfast to the birds.

Adult Adventures

Registration required

Join us for food, drinks, and learning at the Zoo with events like Beastly Beers, Cocktails with the Creatures, and Wild Wines!

Chimps & Salsa Mexican Food Fest

Enjoy authentic Mexican food vendors, community information booths, Mexican bands, and, of course, the animals! It’s going to be a great day at the zoo!

Croctoberfest

Enjoy live music, silent auction, food, and craft beer while supporting crocodilian conservation.

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. 

Monkey Butt Poker Run

Hit the open road for one WILD ride! The day will include breakfast at the Zoo to get your motor running, a ride through beautiful Kansas scenery in the fall, great prizes, and a ton of fun.

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.

Night of the Living Zoo

Bring your ghouls and goblins for a night of not-too-scary Halloween fun at the Zoo!