Sedgwick County Zoo 🇺🇸

Set across 247 total acres in Wichita, Kansas, the AZA-accredited Sedgwick County Zoo is the state's top outdoor tourist attraction. Housing over 3,000 animals across nearly 400 species, this world-class wildlife park offers immersive habitats that bring you up close to incredible creatures from around the globe.

Walk through the Downing Gorilla Forest to observe gorillas and okapis, or explore the expansive Reed Family Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley—the third largest elephant habitat in the United States, featuring a massive 550,000-gallon pool. Head to the Asian Big Cat Trek to spot snow leopards overhead, or wander through one of the nation's largest walk-through aviaries in the Australia/South America region.

Indoors, you can explore the 28,000-square-foot Tropics building, which houses free-flying birds and lush plant life, or check out the Amphibians & Reptiles house to view King cobras and Aldabra tortoises. Complete with a domestic petting zone at the Children's Farms, the zoo delivers an unforgettable, educational day out for travelers of all ages.

What to see at Sedgwick County Zoo

• Marvel at African elephants sharing water along the boat canal
• Stroll through the lush 28,000-square-foot indoor Tropics rainforest
• Watch snow leopards and Amur leopards on the Asian Big Cat Trek
• Walk through massive aviaries with free-flying birds and wallabies
• Pet and feed domestic goat and sheep breeds at the Children's Farms

Visiting tips

Take the boat ride through the Africa section to get a unique perspective of the gorilla forest, North America habitat, and the elephant pool.

How long: 3-4 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Sedgwick County Zoo is easy to reach on Wichita’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Wichita travel guide.