It’s not just people that work at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Some of the members of the education department are of the furry and feathered variety.
“We have about 35 or 40 ambassadors. And they are from all the taxa.
We sat down with Zookeeper Devin Turner to learn all about Orangutans in this week’s episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. Hear about Sumatran Orangutans’…
We have them present body parts.
We sat down with Zookeeper Kayla Jordan to learn all about the Hippopotamus in this week’s episode. Listen to learn how hippos keep their habitat fertile…
I have been zookeeper for about nine years now.
Learn all about brumation in this Bitesize Bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. This is the sister episode to the hibernation episode. Be sure to give…
KELLEY: Many reptiles are built to have that break.
Learn about honeybees and the role they play in the environment. Advice for beginner beekeeping and how you can save the bees.
Bees are Vital to our Ecosystem Aug 16, 2023 Have you eaten today?
Inca terns are more decorative than most terns. Most notable are their white wing-tips, red bills, and their white, mustache-like ornamental plumes below their…
It appears that the healthiest terns have the best mustaches, and those with the
The identifying feature of the wonga pigeon is the “v” shaped marking on its chest. The white “v” against the blue-grey chest feathers makes for a striking…
Both males and females have this mark, although juvenile pigeons have a less distinct
What better way to wind down for the evening than with a visit to the Zoo? Pajama Party is a mixed-age education class that brings families together to learn…
And just have a good time.” This 90-minute class is packed full of activity.
Saw scaled vipers are a unique species that has a characteristic threat display, rubbing sections of their body together to produce a “sizzling” warning sound.
These snakes have special scales that have a central ridge that is serrated like
The long black and white fur of adult colobus monkeys acts as a parachute as they jump, allowing them to jump distances of 20-25 feet in one leap.
, which is a reference to the animal’s lack of a thumb that most other primates have
