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Wichita, Kansas

Visitors to the 247-acre Sedgwick County Zoo can see more than 2,500 amazing animals in eight imaginative and naturalistic exhibits including the African Veldt, a North American Prairie, Children's Farm, Koch Orangutan & Chimpanzee Habitat, a Herpetarium, and Jungle.

You can take a safari through the Pride of the Plains exhibit, which features a pride of lions, warthogs, meerkats, and African hunting dogs. Or, you can get to know a salmon-crested cockatoo or giant anteater in the Australian Outback/South American Pampas. Train rides, concessions and a gift shop are available.

From Komodo dragons to caracal cats, flamingos to elephants, there is always something for everyone to enjoy. Come see why the Sedgwick County Zoo is the top family attraction in Kansas.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Exploration Place

One of the signature attractions in Kansas, Exploration Place is a center for creativity, fun and imagination on the banks of the Big Arkansas River. Discover hundreds of hands-on exhibits for people of all ages. Explore four unique theme areas, including flight; health and human life;

Wichita, KS Discovery Centers

Old Cowtown Museum Complex

Relive the 1870s at Old Cowtown Museum, a 25-acre, outdoor living history center on the banks of the Big Arkansas River off the Chisholm Trail. Walk the wooden boardwalks to a recreated Old West cattle town. Of the 60 structures on grounds, 27

Wichita, KS Museums

The Kansas African American Museum

The heritage of a great people awaits you at the Kansas African American Museum. View thousands of artifacts that reflect the diverse contributions and history of the African culture, including traditional and contemporary African and African American art.

Wichita, KS Museums

City Arts

Located in the heart of Old Town on Old Town Plaza, CityArts is a center for artistic creation and appreciation. See the best of local and regional art in one of Wichita's largest exhibition galleries. At CityArts you can develop your own creativity as well!

Wichita, KS Arts

Great Plains Transportation Museum

The Great Plains Transportation Museum, GPTM, displays a wide assortment of railroad equipment, artifacts and memorabilia. The two largest displays are the Santa Fe steam locomotive #3768 and the Santa Fe FP45 diesel #93

Wichita, KS Museums

Things to do near Wichita, KS

Coleman Factory Outlet and Museum

Wichita Art Museum

Souders Historical Farm Museum

Botanica-The Wichita Gardens

Aley Mansion