We sat down with Zookeeper Jessie McQuilliams to learn all about Prairie Dogs in this week’s episode.

Listen to learn what a keystone species is, how many prairie dogs call SCZ home, and how prairie dogs alert each other that danger is near.

Every Wednesday from November through February enjoy Winter Wednesdays at the Zoo. Admission is discounted all day.

Bundle up and come on down to the Sedgwick County Zoo for a Wild Winter Wednesday.

Interest in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership

For as low as $85 per person you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early entry, discounts on special events, and early access to the Sedgwick County ZooCast.

Intro (00:00)

Learn about Prairie Dogs / Interview with Zookeeper Jessie McQuilliams (00:44)

Learn about Winter Wednesday (11:35)

Answering Questions from the Audience (12:17)

Learn about Zoo Membership (20:12)

Closing Thoughts on Prairie Dogs (20:58)

Outro (23:04)