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…
Both males and females have this mark, although juvenile pigeons have a less distinct
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…
It appears that the healthiest terns have the best mustaches, and those with the
Come out to Sedgwick County Zoo to learn how and why we count caterpillars (and other tree dwelling arthropods). Caterpillars and other arthropods are an…
They also have economic and environmental impacts on our forests and crops.
We sat down with Elephant Care Professional Caleb Noller to learn all about African Elephants in this week’s episode.
And eventually just moving into a keeper role, I decided that I would have a lot
Let curiosity and fun go wild for your elementary learners age 6-12 years at Sedgwick County Zoo. WOW programs include Presidents’ Day, Spring Fling…
Full Details Mar 17-21 · Monday–Friday WOW Spring Fling Let the kids have fun,
They’re cereal mascots, the inspiration for an 18th century poem, and a young boy’s companion at sea in an Oscar nominated film. With striking orange fur and…
“They have the palest orange coat and the fewest stripes to help them blend in with
Each ZOOper Kids class includes crafts, story time, a walk through the Zoo, and other interactive learning. Age 6-12 years in grades 1–5 This drop-off class is…
Participant Waiver Once you have purchased a ticket for any class for which the
Learn about the McCord’s Box Turtle in this Bitesize Bonus Episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. VIGNETTE (00:00) A man stands in his office…
They all have narrow heads and are yellow-green in color.
Everyone loves coming to the Zoo and seeing the animals. But without the hard-work and dedication of our zookeepers, there wouldn’t be any animals- there wouldn’…
Zookeeper Appreciation Week, we’re highlighting the joy and passion our keepers have
The long black and white fur of adult colobus monkeys acts as a parachute as they jump, allowing them to jump distances of 20-25 feet in one leap.
, which is a reference to the animal’s lack of a thumb that most other primates have
