About Us

The 247-acre Sedgwick County Zoo opened in 1971 and has been ranked among the best zoos in the world. Displaying nearly 2,000 animals of 400 species, it is the No. 1 outdoor family tourist attraction in Kansas.

 Cessna Penguin Cove latest addition is an adventure that delights all the senses, as you become immersed in coastal South America. To whet your appetite a path of pebbles and seashels takes you through a gateway of barnacle covered damp posts, indicating that you are not far from the seashore. this is a rough-looking environment, with cacti growing in teh rocky terrain set between cliffs.

As you walk further up the path, surrounded by cliffs, you finally reach the water's edge of Cessna Penguin Cove, home to the Humboldt penguin. Look beyond the rocks, high on the side of the cliffs you'll see a group of Inca terns with bright red beaks and white feather mustaches.

Watch the penguins as they swim, dive, play and pester one another. The 52-foot long underwater viewing area provides an experience like no other. Take your time, sit and relax against the cliff wall or explore the terrain; you'll realize penguins are as diverse as the environments in which they live.

Coming Soon - The Slawson Family Tiger Trek is currently under construction with plans to open in May 2009.

Summer hours at the Zoo start March 1: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Winter hours begin November 1: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is $10.00 for adults ages 12 and older; $7.00 for seniors ages 62 and older; $6.00 for children ages 4 to 11 years old; and FREE for children 3 and younger. Reduced rates are available for groups of 20 or more.

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