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These are the milestone events of the first 50 years of the Sedgwick County Zoo

Majola the lion interacts with the visitors behind the glass on May 26, 2000. In 2000, the Junior League of Wichita’s Pride of the Plains exhibit opened as the organization’s 75th anniversary gift to the community.
Majola the lion interacts with the visitors behind the glass on May 26, 2000. In 2000, the Junior League of Wichita’s Pride of the Plains exhibit opened as the organization’s 75th anniversary gift to the community. Wichita Eagle file photo

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Sedgwick County Zoo celebrates 50 years

We take a closer look at Kansas’ No. 1 outdoor tourist attraction: how it came to be and where it’s going.

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The Sedgwick County Zoo turns 50 this week, and many are remembering the charmed life it’s lead, from empty milo field to No. 1 outdoor attraction in the state. Here are the milestones of its first 50 years.

This story was originally published August 22, 2021 at 5:01 AM.

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Sedgwick County Zoo celebrates 50 years

We take a closer look at Kansas’ No. 1 outdoor tourist attraction: how it came to be and where it’s going.

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