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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 Town Marketplace

This revitalized historic warehouse district features the charm of turn-of-the-century buildings, brick streets, street lights and boardwalks. Over 200 buisnesses in a ten block area create the largest concentrated shopping, dining and entertainment area in Kansas.

Wichita, KS Historic Districts

Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthrpology

The Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology at Wichita State University seeks to broaden and enhance knowledge of the world's diverse cultures, their histories, and their people. Museum collections focus on Pacific Rim cultures, including Japan, Korea, China, and Southeast Asia;

Wichita, KS Museums

Historic Church Tour

St. Mary's Cathedral "Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception" is the proper name of this church which is the direct successor of the First Catholic Church in Wichita built in 1872. The building you will see was laid in 1906. The tour takes approximately 45-60 minutes. Please call (316) 263-6

Wichita, KS Tours

Historic Sternberg Mansion

Wichita's first historic property, the Historic Sternberg Mansion was built for the areas most prolific builder and all at a time in the late 1800

Wichita, KS Historic Homes

Things to do near Wichita, KS

Botanica-The Wichita Gardens

Veterans Memorial Park

Aley Mansion

Lake Afton

Kansas Firefighters Museum