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Sedgwick County Zoo

5555 Zoo Blvd · Wichita, KS

Why you should go…

Sedgwick County Zoo is a 247-acre, AZA-accredited zoo founded in 1971, ranked among the largest zoos by land area in the United States. It houses more than 3,000 animals representing nearly 400 species and is known for its Reed Family Elephants exhibit. Visitors can also ride a train, take a canal cruise, and take part in animal feeding experiences.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Sedgwick County Zoo, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Old Cowtown Museum

    Under $25

    A living-history village in Wichita with restored 1870s buildings and costumed interpreters recreating frontier cattle-town life.

    3.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Mid-America All-Indian Museum

    Under $25

    A Wichita museum dedicated to American Indian culture, with a gallery of nations and outdoor tipi and grass-house displays.

    3.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Exploration Place

    Under $25

    An interactive science and discovery museum on the Arkansas River with a domed theater and hands-on exhibits.

    3.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Wichita

    Free

    Official destination guide to Wichita, Kansas, covering museums, dining, shopping, and events.

    4.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing