Plan Your Visit
Know before you go.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a frequent guest,fun always awaits at the Zoo.
Take Note See Closures and Notices
ELEPHANTS
- Elephants will not be outside when the temperature is below 35 degrees. Between 35 and 50 degrees, elephants will have the ability to choose to go outside or stay in, depending on where they’re most comfortable.
- The Elephant Barn will be closed to the public through the winter due to the construction project. This means they will not be visible on days when it is too cold for them to go outside.
EXHIBITS
- Tropics is closed due to HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza)
- Stingray Cove is closed for the season through March 2026
- Giraffe feeding station will only be open afternoons 12:30-3:00 p.m. weather permitting
- Children’s Farms contact yards will be open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting.
Animal Sightings
After 4 PM, you may see fewer animals outside. Animals may not be visible due to weather or other circumstances.
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Admission Prices
| Members | Senior Ages 62+ | Adult Ages 12–61 | Child Ages 3–11 | Young Child Ages 0–2 |
| FREE | $23 Online $28 Gate | $28 Online $33 Gate | $23 Online $28 Gate | Free |
FAQs
Do you have concessions?
Yes, you can enjoy a fresh and delicious menu of options at The Beastro, the Zoo’s main restaurant and fast, unique selections at Nganda Cafe.
Other food and beverage options include Kookaburra Canteen, Big Bear Watering Hole, Baobab Cafe, open seasonally.
Do you have a gift shop?
Yes! Our Zoo Store is located in the entry plaza. We offer a full selection of Sedgwick County Zoo merchandise, plush, books, educational toys and much more. Open 8:30 AM to 5 PM daily.
Can I rent a stroller or wheelchair?
Yes, strollers and wheelchairs are available to rent. We recommend reserving one in advance, as they tend to sell out on busy days.
We do not facilitate same day reservations, all electric scooters that are not reserved have first come first serve status.
- Single Stroller: $10*
- Double Stroller: $12**
- Push Wheelchair: $10
- Electric Scooter: $30
- Electric Scooter with canopy: $35
* 60 lb. weight limit ** 100 lb. weight limit