Teens enjoying Twilight Tuesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita
Sedgwick County Zoo is one of Wichita’s biggest attractions. With the large enclosures, educational Keeper Chats, large variety of animals (including many rare and endangered species) and more, it is a fun outing for the whole family!
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Annual Zoo Discount Days
Photo by Emily Schuster
Sedgwick County Zoo offers a variety of free and discounted days throughout the year. Here is a list of events for 2019. Some of the information for events are not released until a month or so before it starts. Therefore, some of the info below is current and some of it is from last season. We will update the links below as soon as we have the latest info. The pricing and terms and conditions of these events are subject to change at any given time. Click on the links below for the latest updates and info!
- Mother’s Day: May 12, 2019
- Father’s Day: June 16, 2019
- Red, White and You Blood Drive: July 4-6, 2019
- Twilight Tuesdays: Tuesdays in July
- Back to School Bash: August 3, 2019
- Winter Wednesdays: usually every Wednesday from November through February (We’ll update this as soon as we get the new info)
Regular Admission Prices
Young Children (ages 0–2): FREE
Children (ages 3–11): $11.95/person
Adults (ages 12–61): $15.95/person
Senior Citizens (ages 62+): $11.95/person
Save $2 on Admission
Use the FREE Wichita Explore Card to save $2 off regular admission to the zoo. Check out the full list of other participating Wichita Explore Card attractions.
Zoo Memberships
Photo by Emily Schuster
If you plan on going to the zoo on a regular basis throughout the year, a membership is a great way to save money. For my family, after we visit the zoo 3 times in a year, the subsequent visits are “free” with our membership.
Note: Before purchasing a zoo membership, check with your employer. Some local employers offer discounted membership prices for the zoo and other local area attractions.
2019 website pricing for zoo membership:
- Single Plus: For $93.50, membership is good for one year from date of purchase. Includes free admission for two named adults living in the same home or one named adult and one guest daily.
- Senior Plus: For $73.50, membership is good for one year from date of purchase. Includes free admission for two named adults age 62+ living in the same home or one named adult age 62+ and one guest daily.
- Family (Formerly Household or Grandparent): For $136.50, membership is good for one year from date of purchase. Includes free admission for two named adults living in the same home and their children or grandchildren under age 21. Grandchildren under age 21 are permitted when accompanied by a grandparent.
- Family Plus (Formerly Household Plus or Grandparent Plus): For $156.50, membership is good for one year from date of purchase. Includes free admission for two named adults living in the same home and their children or grandchildren under age 21. Grandchildren under age 21 are permitted when accompanied by a grandparent. Plus, one additional guest each visit when accompanied by the member.
- Family Plus Two (Formerly Sponsor): For $206.50, membership is good for one year from date of purchase. Includes free admission for two named adults living in the same home and their children or grandchildren under age 21. Grandchildren under age 21 are permitted when accompanied by a grandparent. Plus, two additional guests each visit when accompanied by the member.
Reciprocal Zoo Admissions Program
Sedgwick County Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). This means that if you have a membership to Sedgwick County Zoo, you can get free or discounted admission to other AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums that participate in the AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program. For a complete list of participating zoos, visit the AZA website. It is also always a good idea to call ahead so there are no surprises upon arrival.
Photo by Emily Schuster
Year Round Discounted Zoo Classes & Special Events
- Tot Tuesdays: SCZ’s Cargill Learning Center offers educational programs held every fourth Tuesday. (free with membership or regular zoo admission)
- Wheeling Wild Tuesdays: Ride your bike at the zoo every 3rd Tuesday of the month through October. $5 per person ($4 for members).
- Senior Wednesday (55+): Every 2nd Wednesday. $4 fee. (Does not include admission to the zoo.)
- Flocktails (21+): Every 4th Thursday. Enjoy yard games, live entertainment, food and drink at these after-hours events April through September. Tickets are $10/person* and can be purchased in advance or at the gate. *Price of drinks not included in admission fee.
December Discounts
Sedgwick County Zoo usually offers some kind of Holiday Membership Bonus if you buy a membership in December. (Think Non-Toy Gift Ideas.) For example, in 2018, they offered 3 extra months with the purchase of a membership. They also offered half price admission from December 14-31 in 2018. As soon as we know, we’ll tell you what the 2019 December membership bonus is.
Teens enjoying a discounted admission day at Sedgwick County Zoo
