Sedgwick County ZooCast

We sat down with the Zoo's Marketing and Communication Team to talk about the ZooCast's past and its future. Listen to learn how you can get involved in nature photography, how we can connect on social media, and how you could become the next host of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. Interested in being the Zoo's next Communication Coordinator? Apply online. Interest in becoming a Zoo Membe...

We sat down with Curator of Birds Anne Heitman to learn all about Greater Flamingos and Caribbean Flamingos in this week’s episode. Listen to learn about how many flamingos call SCZ home, what “crop milk” is, and how you can help care for flamingos at Sedgwick County Zoo and in the wild. Every Wednesday from November through February enjoy Winter Wednesdays at the Zoo. Admission is discounted all...

Learn all about the Species Survival Plan in this Bitesize Bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. Follow us on Social Media: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠YouTube Vignette (00:00) Intro (02:11) What is the Species Survival Plan? (02:31) How the SSP helps Zoo's Wild Counterparts (04:10) Learn about Winter Wednesday (05:48) How Animals can Breed Long-Distance (06:40) Outro (08:25)

Learn all about Koi Fish in this Bitesize Bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. Follow us on Social Media: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠YouTube Vignette (00:00) Intro (01:57) SCZ's Dragons (02:16) The Origins of Koi (03:48) Learn about Zoo Membership (06:15) What is a Zodiac? (07:09) Outro (08:26)

We sat down with Zookeeper Andrea Porch to learn all about Zebras in this week’s episode. Listen to learn about zebra conservation, how to tell the zebras at Sedgwick County Zoo apart, and to learn if zebras are black with white stripes or white with black stripes. Every Wednesday from November through February enjoy Winter Wednesdays at the Zoo. Admission is discounted all day. ⁠⁠Bundle up and co...

We sat down with Zookeeper Jessie McQuilliams to learn all about Bison in this week’s episode. Listen to learn how to tell the bison at SCZ apart, how the hooves of the might bison help create rich soil, and to test your knowledge on the state of Kansas. Every Wednesday from November through February enjoy Winter Wednesdays at the Zoo. Admission is discounted all day. ⁠Bundle up and come on down t...

We sat down with Zookeeper Jessie McQuilliams to learn all about Prairie Dogs in this week’s episode. Listen to learn what a keystone species is, how many prairie dogs call SCZ home, and how prairie dogs alert each other that danger is near. Every Wednesday from November through February enjoy Winter Wednesdays at the Zoo. Admission is discounted all day. Bundle up and come on down to the Sedgwick...

Learn all about brumation in this Bitesize Bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. This is the sister episode to the hibernation episode. Be sure to give it a listen when you've finished this one. Follow us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Vignette (00:00) Intro (00:50) What is Brumation? (01:06) How the Ectotherms Brumate at SCZ (04:06) Learn how the Zoo makes Holiday...

Learn all about hibernation in this Bitesize Bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. This is the sister episode to the brumation episode . Be sure to give it a listen when you've finished listening to this one. Follow us on Social Media: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠YouTube Vignette (00:00) Intro (00:41) What is hibernation? (00:58) How Zoo Bears hibernate (03:19) Learn how the Zoo...

We sat down with Zookeeper Kayla Jordan to learn all about the Hippopotamus in this week’s episode. Listen to learn how hippos keep their habitat fertile, all about one of the oldest animals at the Zoo, and how you can help care for hippos at the Zoo and in the wild. Take the stress out of holiday shopping with the Zoo's Holiday Gift Membership Adopt a hippo and become a Zoo Pal Intro (00:00)...

We sat down with Zookeeper Stefanie Boyer to learn all about Humboldt Penguins in this week's episode. Listen to learn why penguins are black and white, what a Humboldt penguin's favorite fish is, and how you can help care for penguins at the Zoo and in the wild. ***PLEASE NOTE*** Penguin Encounters are currently on hold to help prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also...

Learn all about the #NotAPet campaign in this Bitesize Bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. Follow us on Social Media: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Take the pledge to be an Advocate for Wildlife and an Animal Ally VIGNETTE (00:00) INTRO (01:59) ANIMAL TRAFFICKING (02:18) THE #NOTAPET CAMPAIGN (06:50) LEARN ABOUT HOLIDAY GIFT MEMBERSHIP (10:15) THE MOST HEAVILY TRAFFICKED MAM...

We sat down with zookeeper Devin Turner to learn all about Orangutans in this week’s episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. Hear about Sumatran orangutan’s habitat and conservation. Meet the Orangutans that call SCZ home. Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership. For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early entry, discounts on sp...

Learn all about the efforts to reintroduce the black-footed ferret to the wild in this Bitesize Bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. Follow us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube VIGNETTE (00:00) INTRO (01:16) WHAT IS A BLACK FOOTED FERRET? (01:37) BLACK-FOOTED FERRET REINTRODUCTION (03:37) LEARN ABOUT WILD LIGHTS (07:58) A SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGH IN INCREASING THE BLACK-F...

We sat down with Katie Schmidt from the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains to learn all about Native Plants. Interested in becoming a Zoo Member?⁠ Just visit scz.org/membership.⁠ For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early entry, discounts on special events, and early access to the Sedgwick County ZooCast. Bundle up and come on down to SCZ for a Wild Winter Wed...

Learn about elephant pregnancies in this bitesize bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast Follow us on Social Media ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠YouTube VIGNETTE (00:00) INTRO (01:04) ELEPHANT PREGNANCIES (01:23) SCZ’S PREGNANT ELEPHANTS (04:14) LEARN ABOUT WILD LIGHTS (07:05) WHAT AN ELEPHANT’S MISSING WHEN IT’S BORN (08:00) OUTRO (09:20)

Learn about Sedgwick County Zoo's newest Chimpanzee, Alizeti, in this Bonus Episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. Follow us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Donate to help fund Alizeti's care CONTENT WARNING (00:00) INTRO (00:37) INTERVIEW WTIH ZOOLOGICAL MANAGER DANIELLE DECKER AND ZOOKEEPERS DEVIN TURNER AND ALICIA THOMAS (01:20) ALIZETI'S BIRTH (02:28) HUMAN-ASSI...

We sat down with Zookeeper Carter Kleoppel to learn all about Fruit Bats in this week's episode. Learn about the Indian Flying Fox bat. Hear about types of bats and meet the cute fruit bats that live at Sedgwick County Zoo. Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership. For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early entry, discounts...

Learn about the McCord's Box Turtle in this Bitesize Bonus Episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. Follow us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube VIGNETTE (00:00) INTRO (00:59) THE HISTORY OF THE MCCORD'S BOX TURTLE (01:23) MCCORD'S BOX TURTLE CONSERVATION (03:56) LEARN ABOUT WILD LIGHTS (05:56) HOW THE MCCORD'S BOX TURTLE GOT ITS NAME (06:56) OUTRO (08:00)

We sat down with Zoological Manager Christ Williams to learn all about the black mamba in this week's episode. Learn about the venomous black mamba snake. Learn where the snake lives and what it eats. Meet Sedgwick County Zoo's black mamba. Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership. For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, ea...

We sat down with Zookeeper Micala Teetzen to learn all about Pudus in this week's episode. Learn about southern pudus, their habitat in Chile, and how we care for the pudus at Sedgwick County Zoo Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early entry, discounts on special events, and early...

We sat down with Curator of Ectotherms Nate Nelson to learn all about the Aldabra Giant Tortoise in this week's episode. Learn about Aldabra giant tortoise lifespan, weight, and diet. Hear about the nine tortoises that call SCZ home. Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership. For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early entry,...

We sat down with Jennica King, the Zoo's Director of Marketing and Communication to learn all about Zoobilee in this week's episode. Learn about Zoobilee's history and what you can expect at the party. Hear how you can purchase Zoobilee tickets and attend the wildest night in Wichita. Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership. For as low as $80 per person, you...

We sat down with Elephant Care Professional Caleb Noller to learn all about African Elephants in this week's episode. Learn about African elephants' habitat and the dangers of poaching. Hear about SCZ's newest bull elephant, Callee. Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership. For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early...

We sat down with Zookeeper Jody Sentel to learn all about Red Pandas in this week's episode. Learn about red pandas' habitat, diet, and behaviors. Hear about SCZ's red pandas- Ravi and Sunsari. Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership. For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early entry, discounts on special events, and...