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The last two weekends in October are all set for spooky, family fun! Visit vendors, collect candy, giveaways, and more! Dress up as your favorite characters, goblins, witches, and ghosts and we will see you SOON!
The last two weekends in October are all set for spooky, family fun! Visit vendors, collect candy, giveaways, and more! Dress up as your favorite characters, goblins, witches, and ghosts and we will see you SOON!
Step into a winter wonderland at Zoo Lights! Stroll through dazzling light displays, enjoy festive treats and seasonal activities, and make magical holiday memories with family and friends at the Topeka Zoo.
Make your Zoo Lights visit extra special with a private igloo rental! Enjoy cozy seating, festive décor, and exclusive perks as you sip, snack, and soak in the sparkle of the season.
Santa is stopping by the Topeka Zoo for a SWEET Holiday visit - before his big night!
Meet Jackie, our Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth! Native to Central and South America, two-toed sloths are generally more active than their three-toed relatives.
Jackie has called the Topeka Zoo’s Tropical Rainforest home since 2003 and has been an incredible ambassador for her species by having 17 babies throughout her life!
She spends much of her time relaxing in the “pentagon penthouse,” at the top of the Rainforest dome. Guests visiting between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. have the best chance of spotting her climbing down to eat or change positions.
While she may be a little tricky to find, Jackie is a special part of our Zoo family, and we are lucky to have her!
During your next visit, be sure to look up toward the top of the dome. You never know when you might catch her on the move!
#InternationalSlothDay
Our animal care team has chosen a name for our smaller ostrich, but our bigger bird still needs one! We’ve narrowed it down to three options inspired by The Land Before Time, selected by our animal care team. Now, it’s your turn to choose!
Will it be Littlefoot, Petrie, or Chomper?
Leave your vote below, and we’ll reveal the winning name for Big Bird AND the name our animal care team chose for Little Bird next week!
Let the voting begin!
Meet some of the other birds that call our rainforest home, including the Scarlet Ibis, Nicobar Pigeon, Gray-necked Wood Rail, White-faced Whistling Ducks, and Temminck’s Tragopan.
Each species brings something unique to our tropical habitat. Think you can spot them all? Visit the Tropical Rainforest and let us know how many you find!
Bring learning to life with an educational adventure at the Topeka Zoo! Our Education team offers a variety of themes to choose from and can even customize a program to fit your classroom’s needs.
Can’t make it to the Zoo? We can bring the learning to you with our Zoo2U program!
Spring dates fill up quickly, and availability is first-come, first-served. Reach out to our Education Department at education@topekazoo.org to start planning your program today!
Our lorikeets have a new and improved aviary designed to keep them comfortable year-round. Previously, they were moved to a holding area during the winter months, but now they can stay in their home throughout the year! This change helps reduce stress for both the birds and their animal care team.
While the aviary isn’t open to guests just yet, you can still see and hear the lorikeets outside! They can’t wait to meet you in 2027!
How many of these rainforest residents can you spot during your next visit?
See news on our facebook page here.
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