With a long neck and long legs, the white-faced whistling duck somewhat resembles a goose. Known for being noisy, aside from not looking like the typical duck…
Rather than quacking, these birds have a distinct whistle.
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In Conservation Academy, students will have the opportunity to assist with multiple
One of the rarest species of stingray, the White-blotched river stingray lives in the rocky bottoms of rivers in the Xingu River Basin in Brazil.
These rays are also considered venomous, as they have venom within the spine of their
These birds mate for life. They produce one brood a year, usually laying eggs in late summer. Masked lapwings will make nests almost anywhere…
Masked lapwings will make nests almost anywhere, and have been observed nesting in
One of the most widely spread snakes across North America is the rattlesnake. Adapted for a wide range of weathers- from arid sandy deserts to the colder high…
They have specialized scales that form that typical rattle, that they’ll use in defense
This species of tropical fish gets its name for the fast and precise way it “shoots” at it’s prey. Typically silver in color, Spotfin archerfish are marked with…
These fish also have the ability to "jump" out of the water, which helps them to
Last week, the Sedgwick County Zoo lost a beloved icon, Boomer. Our bull bison of 13.5 years was humanely euthanized during an exam when it was discovered that…
to grow our bison herd which meant we had to pursue getting bison that did not have
We’re transforming the zoo experience—to enliven our guests with more excitement and inspiration than ever. Our new logo reflects that passion.
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In sunlight, the bright pink hue in feathers fades quickly. However, Flamingos secrete the same pigment through a gland near their tail. As they preen for water…
Once the birds have found a mate, preening activity tapers off, and the birds’ plumage
