The Sedgwick County Zoo was opened in 1971 in Wichita, Kansas on 100 acres of land. Today the zoo has 2,500 animals representing almost 500 different species and is widely respected for its educational and conservation programs and breeding of endangered and rare species. Animals in the zoo are organized by their continents of origin. One of the most popular exhibits is Downing Gorilla Forest, with a replica of a small Congo village with De Brazza's and colobus monkeys and pink-backed and white pelicans. The main attraction, however, is a spacious gorilla exhibit. The Pride of the Plains exhibit is designed like a kopje with large boulders and a path that passes by exhibits of red river hogs, lions, and meerkats.

5555 W Zoo Blvd, Wichita, KS 67212, Phone: 316-660-9453

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