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.
Ring in the Holiday season with Zoo Lights Presented by Evergy, one of Topeka’s treasured holiday traditions returning for its sixth season.
Santa is stopping by the Topeka Zoo for a SWEET Holiday visit - before his big night!
Celebrate the New Year in style at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center with Toast at Ten, an exclusive cocktail event presented by SDG Architecture + Interiors, featuring a special plated dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, and a sparkling champagne toast at 10 PM.
Today’s episode of The Orange & Jobless features a celebration of birthday queen Rudy (another post coming tomorrow on her ACTUAL birthday!).
🍷 Cast members eagerly partied with (non-alcoholic) Jell-O shots & Kool-aid/juice mocktails.
🎥 Episode inspired by @elmwoodparkzoo original post of Jaguar, Zeans! 🐆
#orangeandjobless #borneanorangutan #orangutan #topekazoo
Zoo Lights is back with dazzling new displays, festive treats, and twinkling surprises around every corner.
🎫 Tickets are on sale now — plan your family’s holiday tradition today!
📅 November 21 through December 31.
➡️ https://topekazoo.org/events/topeka-zoo-lights-around-the-world/
It's the first night we'll be there of many nights.
We'll take free photos for social media with the option to purchase digitals and prints.
You must pay admission to get into the zoo.
Also, for those looking for Santa, Mr and Mrs Claus are at the Topeka Zoo every single day until Christmas eve!!!What a treat!!
Come enjoy a magical morning filled with:
🎄 Cookie decorating & hot cocoa
🎄 A festive holiday craft
🎄 Giraffe feeding
🎄 Story time & music
🎄 A photo opportunity with Santa
🎄 A candy cane hunt
Learn more and get tickets here! 👉 https://topekazoo.org/events/cookies-with-claus/
Experience the magic TONIGHT with Zoo Lights: Holidays Around The World presented by Evergy.
Join us for a special Garland Cutting prior to the grand opening at 5 pm! Tickets can be purchased at the gate or pre-purchased online via the link here: https://store.topekazoo.org/#/SpecialEvents/Zoolights
Zoo Lights runs from Nov. 21 - Dec. 31. Full list of hours available on our website. ❄️
Yesterday our carnivore team celebrated Sumatran tiger Nisha’s 10th birthday - you may be able to guess which box held her favorite present, an ice treat of frozen blood.
(No curators/keepers feelings were THAT hurt in the making of this post)
#sumatrantiger #happybirthday #shesa10 #topekazoo
See news on our facebook page here.
2025 DATES
•Membership Only Events are in orange.
September
- Brew at the Zoo - Sept 13
- World Rivers Day - Sept 27
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)
October
- Boo at the Zoo - Oct - 18
- Boo at the zoo - Oct -25
- Boo at the Zoo (Member Only Lane) – Saturday, October 18 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
- Boo at the Zoo: (Member Only Lane) – Saturday, October 25 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
November
- Zoo Lights Begins - Nov 21
- Wake & Learn – Behind the Scenes of Zoo Lights: Tuesday, November 11 (8 a.m. – 9 a.m.)
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)
December
- Cookies with Claus - Dec 6
- Zoo Lights Closes - Dec 31
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)
- Cookies with Claus (Member Discount): Saturday, December 6 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
- Gift Membership Drive – Purchase the gift of year-round Zoo Membership!
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!
Ring in the Holiday season with Zoo Lights Presented by Evergy, one of Topeka’s treasured holiday traditions returning for its sixth season.
Enjoy a memorable night tucked away from the cold at the 2025 Topeka Zoo Lights! Our Igloos provide a cozy, secluded space to enjoy this Winter Wonderland all evening long. Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary or having a night out with friends or coworkers. Elevate your experience with your very own private igloo!
Santa is stopping by the Topeka Zoo for a sweet holiday visit—before his big night! Come enjoy a magical morning filled with: Cookie decorating & hot cocoa, A festive holiday craft, Giraffe feeding, Storytime & music, A photo opportunity with Santa, and a candy cane hunt!
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