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Sedgwick County Zoo

Zoo

4.7(9284 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 5 p.m.
Sedgwick County Zoo

About

Animal park with a focus on education. Animals organized by continent, plus educational programs for various age groups.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Sedgwick County Zoo:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    5555 W Zoo Blvd, Wichita, KS 67212, United States
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    Phone
    (316) 660-9453
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    Hours
    Monday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Tuesday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Wednesday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Thursday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Friday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Saturday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Sunday:9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Gender-neutral washroom: Has gender-neutral washroom
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Petting zoo: Has petting zoo

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space: Transgender safe space

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
  • Playground: Has playground

Nearby

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