Due to ice and snow, the zoo campus will open at noon for the next several days to allow for pathway clearing and ice melt application, but the gift shop will open as usual at 9 AM.
Enjoy Dinner and Support YOUR Topeka Zoo!
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 • 4PM - 8PM
📍 Location: Chipotle, 2040 SW Wanamaker
🌟 How It Works:
- 25% of event sales will be donated to the Zoo.
- Show the cashier a digital or printed version of the flyer before paying.
- No flyer? No problem! Simply mention the fundraiser at checkout.
🐘 SLAP IT ON YOUR TRUNK 🐘
Show your love for wildlife and the Topeka Zoo with a custom Kansas license plate! For just a $50 annual donation, you can support conservation efforts, provide top-notch care for our animals, and inspire education programs. Plus, your donation is tax-deductible!
Every time you drive, you’ll be spreading awareness and helping the Topeka Zoo thrive.
WHY ZOO'S MATTER
Why Zoos Matter is a program offered to the public by the Topeka Zoo, at no cost, to explore the many ways in which today’s modern zoos impact on today’s world.
This 45-minute power point presentation is availableto organizations through a zoo visit or at their siteto learn why zoos have become so necessary to today’s world.
For questions or to schedule this event for your group,contact the Topeka Zoo at 785-368-9134or ddinwiddie@topekazoo.org.
Due to snowy weather, our Chipotle fundraiser originally scheduled for January 7th has been rescheduled to January 28th. ❄️➡️☀️
Mark your calendars and join us on Tuesday, January 28th, at the Chipotle location on Wanamaker to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting the zoo! 25% of the proceeds will go directly toward helping our amazing animal ambassadors and conservation initiatives.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We can’t wait to see you there on the 28th for burritos and a great cause! 🌯❤️🐘
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The Golden lion tamarin family took some time to… warm up to the idea of snow as enrichment. First reach-in attempts only ended in little paws being rapidly wiped off, but they got to snacking eventually!
📸s: Keeper Caroline
We have incredible staff that are remaining onsite to ensure both animals and other staff members are safe & well.
Stay safe, don’t go out unless you absolutely need to, & bundle up! ❄️❗️
We are happy to report that animal care staff are safe and working tirelessly today to keep our animals warm & cared for. So much appreciation for the crew that is sticking out the winter storm. 🙌
📸s: Keeper Caroline
With the incoming inclement weather, the Topeka Zoo has decided to CLOSE to the public at 4 pm today (January 4).
We will remain CLOSED on January 5. Depending on circumstances, we may or may not be open on Monday January 6 - please check back as we continue to post updates.
❄️ Animal care staff will still be here to provide the best care possible for our animal residents, and are already taking precautions in ensuring staff & animal wellness/safety through the storm.
To drop off a tree, enter Gage Park from the 10th Street entrance, turn right onto Munn Memorial Drive heading northwest, and look for the orange snow fence near the horseshoe courts. Trees should be placed in the grassy area nearby.
For the safety of the animals, please ensure that all trees are free of ornaments, tinsel, hooks, tree stands, and plastic bags. Donated trees will be enjoyed by various animals, including lions, tigers, owls, giraffes, black bears, mountain lions, painted dogs, and more.
After the animals have had their fun, the trees will be chipped into mulch and repurposed throughout the community. The zoo will accept tree donations through January 8, 2025.
See news on our facebook page here.
2025 DATES
•Membership Only Events are in orange.
FREE DAYS:
- July 18th- 5pm-8pm.
- August 30th from 9am-3pm
January
- The zoo is open! 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with last admission at 4:30 pm
- Spring break camp enrollment opens - 20th
- Annual meeting for members (TBD Date) The meeting is in the Kay's Garden venue. We will meet at 12:30pm. Members can enter through the turtle gate to have direct access to the venue.
- Friends Giving Society Brunch: Saturday, February 22
February
- The zoo is open!
March
- Spring break camp March - 10-14
- Docent training March - 19-22
- World Water Day - March 22
- Members Only Giraffe feeding: Saturday, March 8 (1:30 p.m.)
- Wake & Learn- Animal Personalities at the Zoo: Friday, March 21 (8 – 9 a.m.)
April
- Kansas Ballet Performance - April 4-6
- Eggstravaganza - April 19
- Earth Day - April 19
- Roar and Pour - April 26
May
- Pollinator Palooza- Wildflower sale - May 10
- Endangered Species Day - May - 17
- World Turtle Day - May - 24
- Membership drive month – offer 10% off for new memberships
- TBD - Member Preview for Summer Exhibit– Friday, May 23 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
- Wake & Learn - Dinos and their Topeka Zoo Relatives: Thursday, May 29 (8 – 9 a.m.)
June
- Oceans Day - June 7
- Giraffe Day - June 14
- Rainforests Awareness Day - June 21
- Member Morning – Saturday, June 14 (Gates open for members at 8 a.m.)
- Member Morning – Saturday, June 28 (Gates open for members at 8 a.m.)
July
- Global Tiger Day - July 26th
- Member Morning – Saturday, July 12 (Gates open for members at 8 a.m.)
- Member Morning – Saturday, July 26 (Gates open for members at 8 a.m.)
- Member Appreciation Night – Thursday, July 31 (5 – 7:30 p.m.)
August
- World Lion Day - Aug 2
- World Elephant Day - Aug 9
- World Orangutan Day - Aug 16
- World Painted Dog Day - Aug 23
- Gage Park Founder's Fest/Free Day - Aug 30*
*Admission is free with suggested non perishable food item. - Wake & Learn: Growing Green in the Heart of the Zoo: Saturday, August 9 (8 – 9 a.m.)
September
- Brew at the Zoo - Sept 13
- World Rivers Day - Sept 20
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)
October
- Chalktoberfest Event - Oct 11
- 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 20
- 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 28
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)
- Cookies with Claus (Member Discount): Saturday, December 6 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
- Gift Membership Drive – Purchase the gift of year-round Zoo Membership!
Our Mission is to enrich our community through wildlife conservation and education.
BE THE DIFFERENCE.
When you become a business partner, you become a huge part of the success of the zoo AND the community! Join us today!