Top rated Zoos & Aquariums in Wichita, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Botanical garden

Imaginative, verdant botanical garden with children's areas, a butterfly house, events & more.

4.80 (4.9K reviews)

Reptile store

👍👍 Just bought the most beautiful Betta from Exotic Pets west location. His colors are vibrant, he is healthy and active and all of the fish were displayed in 1 gallon mini tanks instead of those awful cups you see at other pet stores. You can tell that the employees really love fish and reptiles and k...

4.80 (765 reviews)

Great Plains Nature Center

Nature preserve

Indoor-outdoor facilities designed to educate about the flora & fauna of the Great Plains.

4.80 (460 reviews)

Exploration Place

Science museum

Exhibits, films, live shows, & hands-on science & discovery programs for kids and adults.

4.70 (3.8K reviews)

Kansas Wildlife Exhibit

Zoo

👍👍 This is such a cute gem in Witcha! It is super small, so I recommend going during the feeding time (12:00) to get the most value for your time. This is the only time the inside exhibits are open, and you’ll get the most animal action. Tod was super nice and informed me that all the animals here are...

4.70 (153 reviews)

Marine Extremes

Aquarium shop

👍👍 My family and I went in to check what they had for fresh water fish. The owner was very helpful and now we have 7 new fish for our tank. Love the salt water selection and the fresh water selection also. We will be back. Thanks for the help.

4.70 (81 reviews)

Visit Wichita

Tourist information center

👍👍 Great experience discussing the points of interest for Wichita with the attendant! She is a good spokesperson for the city!

4.70 (42 reviews)

Gupton Pet Care Center

Pet supply store

👍👍 Guptons has always been number one in ratings for me. I've seen them grow as a family, along with their business over many years. It felt good to go back for a visit with them. They have even been remodeling, and it certainly looks good! Almost done, I was told. If you haven't been, go back. All sma...

4.60 (438 reviews)

Pet Supplies Plus Wichita - West

Pet supply store

Chain carrying natural & U.S.-made pet supplies, plus services such as grooming & adoption.

4.60 (174 reviews)

The Aquarium

Aquarium shop

👍👍 Even though we didnt purchase anything, the employees were extremely helpful and listened to our interest in saltwater aquariums. They weren't pushing us to buy anything but offered quite a bit of insight. Will definitely go back.

4.60 (120 reviews)

Central Riverside Park

Park

Large park featuring a miniature zoo, playgrounds, a splash pad, walking paths & picnic areas.

4.50 (1.9K reviews)

The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM)

Art museum

👍 The museum had plenty of interesting exhibits to look at, especially the Black community of Wichita. However, the inside of the museum felt more like an early 20th-century home than a typical museum. I hope to visit again once the new building opens in the near future.

4.40 (96 reviews)