They’re cereal mascots, the inspiration for an 18th century poem, and a young boy’s companion at sea in an Oscar nominated film. With striking orange fur and…
“They have the palest orange coat and the fewest stripes to help them blend in with
Each ZOOper Kids class includes crafts, story time, a walk through the Zoo, and other interactive learning. Age 6-12 years in grades 1–5 This drop-off class is…
Participant Waiver Once you have purchased a ticket for any class for which the
Everyone loves coming to the Zoo and seeing the animals. But without the hard-work and dedication of our zookeepers, there wouldn’t be any animals- there wouldn’…
Zookeeper Appreciation Week, we’re highlighting the joy and passion our keepers have
African painted dogs are named for their coat, which appears to be painted in red, brown, yellow, and black. No two dogs’ coats are the same.
They have large rounded ears, a thin body, and muscular legs with only four toes
Elementary school students in grades 1-5 learn about what happens beyond the “Employees & Animals Only” signs. After classroom time, students will go behind the…
Participant Waiver Once you have purchased a ticket for any class for which the
Drop the kids off for a day full of Zoo adventures! For kids ages 6-12 years in grades Kindergarten through 5th Wonders of Wildlife (WOW) is an all-day program…
: Each person over the age of six months who attends any education program must have
Pudgie, a 50-year-old hippopotamus at the Sedgwick County Zoo, died on May 30, 2023. She succumbed to ongoing health issues and declining mobility due to her…
The two have lived together at SCZ for the past five decades.
Like many SCZ residents, Daisy didn’t start out at our zoo. She was born at the Birmingham Zoo in 1981, where she was hand-raised by keepers.
That’s because apes have significantly fewer facial muscles than people – they
Spend the Night at the Zoo! If you’re looking for an exciting activity for your scouts, church, school group, or family and you don’t want to mess with camping…
school group, or family and you don’t want to mess with camping equipment, we have
Everyone’s buzzing about Pollinator Week! June 17-23 is National Pollinator Week, where certain species are celebrated for their crucial role in helping grow…
Habitat loss, disease, parasites and environmental containments like pesticides have
