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Tag: Sedgwick County Zoo

Bring the Whole Family on a Wildlife-Filled Adventure to South Central Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By Gary Thompson on Jul. 14, 2026

Encounter young elephants at Sedgwick County Zoo, let lemurs leap into your lap at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, and travel back to the age of dinosaurs in the Wichita ‘burb of Derby. This itinerary will have everyone in your group enjoying a roaring good time. From launch to splashdown, the slides at…

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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Welcomes a Once-in-a-Lifetime Elephant Baby Boom in Wichita

By Visit Wichita on May. 04, 2026

Something big is happening in Wichita, and it’s putting Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø on the map in an unforgettable way. At the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita – recently named a USA Today 10Best – history didn’t just happen. It arrived in a herd. In 2025, the zoo welcomed four African elephant calves in a single year, a…

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Meet the new elephant calves at Sedgwick County Zoo

By Visit Wichita on May. 06, 2025

Something big is happening in Wichita, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø – and we mean really big . The Sedgwick County Zoo welcomed not one, but two baby African elephants in April 2025. Additionally, two more elephants within the breeding herd are pregnant and expecting calves this spring and summer – making it the first…

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Find sensory-friendly attractions in Wichita

By Visit Wichita on Apr. 01, 2025

In Wichita – Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ largest city – you’ll find a variety of sensory-friendly attractions that cater to individuals with sensory sensitivities or invisible disabilities such as autism or dementia, ensuring enjoyable experiences for all visitors. Check out these places in Wichita the next time you…

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Best Zoos in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By LynnLee Schmidt, Tanganyika Wildlife Park on Mar. 09, 2023

Want to feed a giraffe or watch a rhino wallow in the mud? If you are planning a trip to and looking for the best zoo, look no further! This blog post will discuss how people choose the best zoo for their journey, what makes a zoo the best, and our top picks for the best zoo in the US. From…

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10 Places for a Quick Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Getaway

By Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø on Oct. 24, 2022

Ready to grab your kiddos and hit the road? Below is a list of 10 family-friendly Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø destinations: Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City Metro Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City Metro is a great spare-of-the-moment vacation. Throw some overnight bags in the car and enjoy a stay at Great Wolf Lodge, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City’s premiere indoor waterpark…

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