The black mamba, named for the black lining of its mouth, is a front-fanged snake and considered one of the most dangerous snakes in the world. A bite from a…
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Great apes! This area is a favorite among our guests. Get an intimate view of orangutans and chimpanzees from our multi-level viewing options…
Sedgwick County Zoo was selected as the first site of observer training workshops
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And she should be – she’s lived at the Zoo for more than 40 years!
This fast-running flightless bird was abundant on the island of Guam until it began disappearing in the early 1970s. By the mid 80’s the last 21 known Guam…
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Orangutans are highly intelligent and adept at problem solving. They make tools to probe for food and use leaves to hold water and protect themselves from rain.
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Grizzly bears have a keen sense of smell and hearing, but their eyesight is poor. A heavy, fleecy undercoat and coarse guard hairs protect grizzlies from the…
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Male elk have antlers that can be up to 6 feet long and weigh up to 40 pounds at the elk’s prime, around 12 years of age. Bulls bugle as a form of vocalization…
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The reticulated giraffe is blond to light brown in color with darker brown patches. Both males and females have horns, called ossicones, which are covered with…
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