These large birds cannot fly due to their small wing size. Instead, they have powerful legs. Cassowaries move through forests almost silently…
Rainforests, mangroves, and savannahs of northern Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea
These birds mate for life. They produce one brood a year, usually laying eggs in late summer. Masked lapwings will make nests almost anywhere…
Native habitat Wetlands of northern and eastern Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea
These birds are nomadic and travel from island to island in flocks. While they usually wander the forest floor, they are powerful fliers and travel quickly.
Native habitat Forests and shrublands of the Indian Andamans to the Solomons and New Guinea
One of the largest species of parrot, these birds live in family groups of 6-12 birds. Green-winged macaws mate for life, living together even outside of the…
years Body sizeabout 41-40 in. wingspan Native habitat Forests of New Guinea
This bird builds its nests on the ground, protected below trees and bushes. The females lay only one egg in their nest, which both parents will take turns…
Expectancy is 9.8 years Body size15-20 in. long Native habitat Forests of New Guinea
Grizzly bear Learn more Guinea
The Sedgwick County Zoo opened in 1971 with just two exhibits: the American Farm and the Asian Farm. Now known as the Children’s Farm, this area also includes…
Dromedary camel Learn more Guinea
Learn about the southern cassowary and where these ratites live in Australia. Meet Sedgwick County Zoo’s cassowary birds.
cassowaries, which in the wild can be found in the rainforests of Australia and Papua New Guinea
Grosbeak starling Animal Guam kingfisher Animal Guam rail Animal Guinea
We sat down with Sedgwick County Zoo CEO and bird enthusiast Scott Newland to learn all about the Guam Kingfisher in this week’s episode.
we inadvertently introduced a snake that’s native to Northern Australia or New Guinea
