Sedgwick County Zoo — Zoo in Wichita
Sedgwick County Zoo and its collection
Sedgwick County Zoo, opened in 1971, is a zoo in Wichita, Kansas, United States.
The collection numbers over 3,000 animals from close to 400 species, placing it seventh among American zoos by area and thirteenth by counts of species and animals. Opening came on 25 August 1971 through a partnership between the county and a zoological society, replacing an outdated display in Central Riverside Park that dated to around 1900. Exhibits range from the African Veldt of 1973 to Downing Gorilla Forest, Pride of the Plains and Cessna Penguin Cove.
History
It opened on 25 August 1971 through a partnership between the county and a zoological society, succeeding an outdated display in Central Riverside Park that dated to around 1900. The society had formed in 1963, and by 1966 voters had passed $3.65 million in bonds to buy the land.
Exhibits
African Veldt dates from 1973 and shows reticulated giraffes, Grévy's zebras, a black rhino, lemurs, marabou storks and blue cranes, while Pride of the Plains opened on 29 May 2000 with lions, red river hogs and two meerkat yards. Downing Gorilla Forest opened in 2004, beginning with a mock Congo village holding colobus monkeys and white pelicans, and Cessna Penguin Cove followed in 2007 as the first marine exhibit, with Humboldt penguins, Inca terns and grey gulls. A $3 million Asian-themed cat exhibit opened in 2009 as Slawson Family Tiger Trek, holding Amur and Malayan tigers, red pandas and brow-antlered deer.
What the venue says
- Safari Express Train
- The zoo features multiple dining spots and cafes—such as the Beastro, Kookaburra Canteen, and Nganda Cafe—offering a variety of burgers, snacks, kid-friendly options, and beverages.
- Parking is completely FREE.
- Personal wheelchairs and electric scooters are welcome.
Images of Sedgwick County Zoo
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Lane Pearman, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Leoniceno, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Patrick Pelletier, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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User:Mcox1960, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Ashley Wann, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Ty Nigh from Wichita, KS, USA, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Patrick Pelletier, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (Ages 12–61) | 28.00 USD |
| Seniors (Ages 62+) | 23.00 USD |
| Children (Ages 3–11) | 23.00 USD |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Sedgwick County Zoo. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Sedgwick County Zoo at this time.
Accreditation
Location & map
5555 W Zoo BlvdWichita
United States
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Sedgwick County Zoo.
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Amur leopards -
snow leopards -
Amur tigers -
red pandas
Exhibits
- Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley
- Slawson Family Asian Big Cat Trek
- Gorilla Forest
- Stingray Cove
On site
- Gorilla Exhibit 202 m from the centre of the site