The spotted gar is a freshwater fish native to North America. This type of gar is covered in dark spots and has an elongated mouth with sharp needle-like teeth…
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These strange little creatures spend most of their lives in streams and ponds of Southeast Asia. Like all snakes, they do breathe air and can leave the water to…
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These birds mate for life. They produce one brood a year, usually laying eggs in late summer. Masked lapwings will make nests almost anywhere…
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Although bison look slow and docile, they can become very aggressive if startled or threatened. Bison can run at speeds of up to 35 m.p.h.
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We’re throwing Wichita a Back to School Bash by offering discounted admission! As always, members get in free with membership card and photo ID.
Back to School Bash Special Events Aug 05Saturday,9 AM–5 PM Sedgwick County Zoo
The longnose gar has the longest snout of all gar species and specializes in eating small fish. Longnose gars are considered apex predators and have the ability…
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Wallabies, wallaroos, and kangaroos all belong to the same family of marsupials and macropods, and they all go by different common names. As a rule…
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These birds nest throughout the year, although there is a peak in breeding around the beginning of the rainy season. These birds lay two or three eggs in a…
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Cuban crocodiles have the smallest distribution of any crocodilian. Strong swimmers and adept walkers, they can be found just as easily on land as in water.
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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
