The black swan is a large bird native to Australia, easily recognized by its striking black plumage, red bill, and graceful long neck. It inhabits lakes, rivers…
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Between the months of November and January, grey gulls fly as many as 60 miles inland to the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth. There…
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These birds are excellent swimmers, having partially webbed toes. Although they do not migrate, they’re skilled fliers. Bony spurs on their wings helps protect…
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Although they are the smallest species of swan, these birds are one of the largest waterfowl in South America. These birds are all white with black wing tips…
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These birds build their nests at the base of tree hollows, almost at ground level. Females brood on the eggs for three weeks, during which time they do not…
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These birds belong to the rail family. Rails are usually secretive, but black crakes are often spotted out in the open, walking along the shores of where they…
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These birds live in flocks but will break off into pairs during mating season. Females lay 9-12 eggs in nests built near shallow water. Males leave once the…
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The Green sunfish is a native North American freshwater fish that can be found in lakes and rivers across the country. This species of sunfish is known for it’s…
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Let the kids have fun, make new friends, and keep learning during spring break! Spring Fling is an all-day, five-day program engaging students with animals and…
Fling Learning Adventures Mar 17–21Monday–Friday,8 AM–5 PM Sedgwick County Zoo
Throughout the 20th century, these birds lost around 90% of their natural habitat due to agricultural development. They have also been hunted for food.
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