Elementary school students in grades 1-5 learn about what happens beyond the “Employees & Animals Only” signs. After classroom time, students will go behind the…
Participant Waiver Once you have purchased a ticket for any class for which the
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
Nestled in the back of the Zoo’s North American habitat lives one of America’s most recognizable symbols—the bald eagle. With rich brown feathers and a striking…
He has cataracts in both eyes, which causes him to have limited vision and mobility
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
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
Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, is one of the most common fears. “They are capable of fast movement occasionally, which I think scares people…
“You kind of have to be really, really messing with it.
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
Like many SCZ residents, Daisy didn’t start out at our zoo. She was born at the Birmingham Zoo in 1981, where she was hand-raised by keepers.
That’s because apes have significantly fewer facial muscles than people – they just
Pudgie, a 50-year-old hippopotamus at the Sedgwick County Zoo, died on May 30, 2023. She succumbed to ongoing health issues and declining mobility due to her…
The two have lived together at SCZ for the past five decades.
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
