Welcome
Join us as we celebrate 40 years together. Sedgwick County Zoo was established by the volunteer efforts of civic-minded citizens who formed the Sedgwick County Zoological Society in 1963, many years before the Zoo would take shape. When the American and Asian farms opened as the only exhibits in 1971, families were pleased, but they had little idea of the great things that were in store. Now gorillas, penguins and tigers inspire more than 500,000 guests annually. Enjoy a summer of fun!
Looking for a fun place to hold a group event or your child's birthday party? Choose the wildest location in town, the Sedgwick County Zoo! Party Packages are available. Call 316-660-WILD or visit our Web site at www.scz.org
About Us
In 2009 the Zoo opened an eagerly awaited, world-class tiger exhibit — the Slawson Family Tiger Trek. The Zoo had received a donation of one million dollars and a challenge grant to begin the development of this new Asian tiger exhibit. The Zoo met the challenge to raise the second million, and the donor provided the additional third million needed to complete the exhibit. Boasting both Malayan and Amur tigers as well as a red panda and Burmese brow-antlered deer, the Slawson Family Tiger Trek is a wonderful addition to the Sedgwick County Zoo that allows our guests a glimpse into the majestic world of these incredible cats. Sedgwick County Zoo set a new record for annual attendance in 2009 with 654,494 guests.
What's next, you might ask. The Zoo is setting its sights on a new Zoo Entrance, new elephant management complex and much, much more. We are celebrating 40 years for Sedgwick County Zoo in 2011, so stick around - it's sure to be a growling good time.
