Dads get in free to the Sedgwick County Zoo again this year on Father’s Day with an additional paid admission. Plus, just for Dad’s special day, the Sedgwick County Zoo also hosts its annual Father’s Day Car Show. When is Father’s Day this year? It’s on June 21, 2026, so mark your calendar.
You can see all sorts of classic cars, antique autos, and vintage hot rods while exploring the zoo’s favorite animal exhibits.
Dads get in FREE with an additional paid admission, and members get in free with a membership card and photo ID. Check out our full guide to Father’s Day Events and Deals in Wichita.
Grab your crew, put the pedal to the metal, and cruise on out to Sedgwick County Zoo for Father’s Day. See classic cars, antique autos, and modern models while exploring your favorite animal exhibits. Hundreds of cars participate in the Father’s Day Car Show every year.
Awards will be given for first and second place in many different categories, along with additional zoo awards given for:
Special Awards:
- Flock Favorite
- Pack Pick
- Kids’ Pick
- Dads’ Pick
The free Father’s Day admission and car show will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Regular Zoo admission if you purchase online:
Pro Tip: It’s $5 more if you purchase at the gate.
- Members: Free
- Seniors:
- $23 online
- $28 at the gate
- Adults (ages 12 – 61)
- $28 online
- $33 at the gate
- Child (ages 3 – 11)
- $23 online
- $28 at the gate
- Children 2 and under are free.
You can save a few bucks by buying your tickets online in advance.
*If a child is two and under, another paid admission will get Dad free admission.
Other Award Categories for the Father’s Day Car Show:
- Best Mopar
- Best GM
- Best Ford
- Best Import
- Best Lowrider
- Best Pre-1950s
- Best 1950s
- Best 1960s
- Best 1970s
- Best 1980s
- Best 1990s and newer
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd. Wichita, KS 67212
Cost: Regular admission for everyone else; dads get in FREE
For more info: scz.org/event/fathers-day-car-show
Father’s Day Ultimate Guide
I’ve put together this list of fun and affordable ways to celebrate fathers in Wichita! From special deals for dads to outdoor adventures, sports activities, concerts, free events, and local museums, there’s something for every kind of dad or father figure.
Thanks to all the incredible role models out there. I hope this list helps you make the most of your day while saving money and making great memories right here in Wichita!
