Great Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo

06/18/2026

We had such a fun time with KSN TV here at the zoo on their Summer Road Trip! We hope everyone had a great time! Thanks to Barton Community College and The Hub Tap Truck for sponsoring!

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

We're having a fundraiser with our Great Bend Zoological Society on August 14th from 5-8PM. We'll have wine, beer, food trucks, live music, animal encounters and more! If you're interested in sponsoring this event or donating to our silent auction you can visit our website at greatbendzoo.com or email [email protected]

06/16/2026

There's a new piggy in town! Meet Kumara (the Maori word for sweet potato) our newest KuneKune Pig! We got her to be a companion for Spud our male pig. We had intended to try to put Spud with our older Potbelly Pig, Pearl, but she decided she prefers to live with her chickens. Pigs are social animals in general but some individuals prefer to live alone.

KuneKune pigs were originally prominent in New Zealand and nearly went extinct with less than 50 individuals left. Through breeding programs their breed was brought back and now they are a common pig here in the United States. KuneKune pigs are considered "mini" pigs but are still capable of being up to 220lbs.

06/04/2026

We love our veterinary staff!! Caring for our animal family requires all hands on deck and things go so smoothly when we work together to keep them happy and healthy!! 💜💜

06/04/2026

To echo the PSA from our Great Bend Police Department - Ks, summer brings many more people out for outdoor activities and travel, kids out and about on bikes and scooters and new drivers on the road. Luckily this vehicle is stationary, because this new driver hasn't figured out which way to face in the vehicle yet and there's a pedestrian under the vehicle.

But in all seriousness, they gave some great advice-If you're behind the wheel, please take an extra moment to scan intersections, watch for children near roadways, and avoid distractions. If you're a parent, please make sure your children understand the importance of wearing safety equipment and following traffic laws. Every one of us has the ability to make our streets safer through simple choices and good judgment.

Thank you for helping us protect what matters most—our families, our children, and our community.

05/27/2026

Sauda the African Lion thinks she's pretty sneaky, can you spot her? Lionesses hunt together and use ambush tactics and fan out to catch their prey. Female lions start stalking at 3 months of age but don't start joining the hunt until they're a year old.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. 🇺🇸

As you spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, we invite you to stop by the zoo and enjoy a day connecting with wildlife and nature together. We are OPEN today until 4:30 PM and look forward to seeing you!

From all of us at the zoo, thank you to those who served and to the families who carry their memory forward.

05/24/2026

🎣It's a beautiful day for fishing! Piglet and Pooh bear had the opportunity recently to catch their own fish. This is one of many different enrichment activities we provide to the animals. From toys, to fishing, to puzzle feeders, to scents, we offer something different to all of our animals on a regular basis.

🐻Did you know in certain parts of Alaska, Grizzly bears can consume over 6,000lbs of fish a year?!