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The Kansas Wildlife Exhibit contains over 20 different species of native mammals, reptiles and birds in seven outdoor displays.
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The best time to visit is during the feeding time program that begins at 12:00pm noon EVERY DAY.

08/31/2026

We love a good meme, 😆 and LOVE cicadas, 😍 so without further ado we present Natural Lands stunning slideshow- now with music! 🎶

08/30/2026

“My snack is bananas!” -Pocket, probably.

Few things are as delightful as Pocket smooshing a banana. 🥹 If you’ve ever been to Feeding Time you have likely learned that opossums are omnivorous, opportunistic feeders. Pocket’s diets consists of fruits and veggies with plenty of protein options. 🐟 Although she generally reaches for protein first, nothing rivals the enthusiasm she has for her favorite fruit. 🍌

08/29/2026

Look 👀 at the detail of this Prairie Robber Fly!

Also, find the photobombing spider🕷️ legs!

A visitor spotted this fly in the native plant bed 🪴 at KWE, and was armed with macro lens. 🔍

Robber flies are also called assassin flies, and feed mostly on other insects. 🐞🦟🪲 If you look at the end of the legs, or tarsi, you will notice hooks 🪝that aid in holding onto prey. The stout proboscis stabs insects, and secretions not only paralyze the meal, but liquify the contents so they may be sucked up like a smoothie. 🥤

The antenna, bristles, and emerald eyes are really showcased in the photo.

📷 Ryan Philbrick

08/28/2026

Meet Pez the Porcupine from the Topeka Zoo, and Čhápa the Beaver from the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit!

These rodents of unusual size with large, herbivorous appetites have front teeth made for demolishing woody plants and occasionally colorful vegetable treats. 🥒🍠

So who chomped best? Place your vote in the comments! 🖤🤎

🎥 𝖱𝖺𝖼𝗁𝖾𝗅 𝖢𝗎𝗍𝗅𝖾𝗋, 𝖠𝗅𝗂𝖼𝗂𝖺 𝖮𝖻𝖾𝗋𝗀

08/27/2026

It’s a full moon tonight! International Bat Night is only a couple days away! 🌃 And we’re VERY excited to chat about both.

First off, let’s be honest: A full moon 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 change behavior. Nocturnal animals become either more or less active due to their hunting or foraging styles 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 of the increased amount of visible light from a full moon. 🌕

While smaller animals are more cautious of being spotted by predators and less likely to roam, those which fly tend to take advantage of such brightly moonlight nights.

But this doesn’t include bats. 🦇

The only mammal capable of true flight (sorry squirrels), they rely heavily on their hearing to find and catch insects. Emitting noises which bounce off objects and return as echoes, echolocation allows them to know an object’s location. Important if you’re swooping through the night air and feasting on insects.

One study found Eastern Red bats and Big Brown bats consume 28% and 32% of crop pests respectively. 🪲 And a Little Brown bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquito-sized insects 🦟 in just an hour 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵! 🌙

These winged wonders can be seen flying around at night across Kansas, and even in Riverside Park. 🏙️🌳 If you try to catch sight of a bat at night, a night with a full moon works best! So keep your eyes and ears peeled- you could see some of nature’s nocturnal wonders.

08/26/2026

This Clearwing Hummingbird Moth recently explored one of the native plant🌻 beds at KWE. Many visitors were delighted 🤗 at the sight, and several had never seen 👀 one before.

These moths resemble hummingbirds in their movements and daytime 💃 dancing🕺.

08/25/2026

Turtle Thoughts aren’t always….deep.

Aquatic turtles are frequently spotted when sunbathing on rocks or wood snags. Their quick ability to slide into water is an excellent escape option, but can sometimes end poorly if they misjudge the depth. Thankfully this Painted turtle, and all other aquatic turtles here at KWE, don’t have to worry about that.

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08/24/2026

The summertime sun is beaming because Gina had a birthday! 🥳

You’re in for a treat whenever she’s around. If you’ve already met her, you know about her sparkling laughter and absolute adoration of all living things. 🌿🕸️🐾🐦‍⬛ Allowing Chuck to undo all her shoelaces? Of course! Fawning over how adorable an opossum eating a banana is? Relatable.

But it’s not just an enthusiasm for crows, fascination for how spiderwebs are built, or her exceptional knowledge of gemstones and minerals that makes her special. 🌟 She loves innovative perfumes, unfamiliar spices, vibrant paintings, and experimental music. If she’s found something new, you best believe you’ll hear about it asap!

Her excitement about life is contagious, and makes everyday a joy to be with her. So please wish her a very happy birthday! 🎉🖤

08/23/2026

We made loads of special memories this weekend at The Kansas Wildlife Exhibit!! 🌻

08/21/2026

Summer afternoons are perfect for napping! 💤

While Čhápa is not typically seen napping Al fresco, when he does you can rest assured he is especially precious. 🤎

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700 N Nims Street
Wichita, KS
67203

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(316) 337-9211

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