Ages 14-17 Introductory ZAP is the first level of our Zookeeper Apprentice Program. Students will learn what it takes to be a zookeeper by working in Farms…
Program Learning Adventures Mon-Fri on Dates Listed8 AM–Noon Sedgwick County Zoo
Chat with a zookeeper to learn about the mammals in the South American habitat.
South American Mammal Chat Keeper Chat Saturdays2:30 PM Sedgwick County Zoo
The identifying feature of the wonga pigeon is the “v” shaped marking on its chest. The white “v” against the blue-grey chest feathers makes for a striking…
insects Blue-winged teal Scarlet-faced liocichla Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
The national bird of South Africa, these birds are named from their distinct blue color. However, Blue Crane chicks are born dark gray with brown heads.
small mammals Eastern white pelican Marabou Stork Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
The resilient boreal toad has one of the largest ranges of any North American amphibian. It is the only species of toad which can be found in the high Rocky…
and spiders Black spotted newt Long-toed salamander Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
Lamellae, special vertical slits that line the sides of the bill, allow this bird to eat more efficiently. The red shoveler will take a bill-full of surface…
invertebrates White-faced whistling duck Puna teal Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
Inca terns are more decorative than most terns. Most notable are their white wing-tips, red bills, and their white, mustache-like ornamental plumes below their…
DietFish and crustaceans Humboldt penguin Grey gull Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
This medium-sized macaw is native to central Mexico through Argentina and Bolivia. Their bright green and red feathers resembles a military uniform…
DietFruits and leaves Red shoveler Red-fronted macaw Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
Although its coloration may lead you to believe this animal is a long-legged fox, it is not. The maned wolf is neither a fox nor a true wolf.
domestic chickens, fruit Giant anteater Chacoan peccary Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
The Levantine Viper is a venomous viper that can be found as far east as Kashmir and as far west as India. In the spring they are active during the day…
snakes Sahara Sand Viper Black-breasted leaf turtle Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
