AN AFTERNOON WITH JOEL SARTORE
Join us for a captivating experience with renowned National Geographic photographer and conservationist Joel Sartore, founder of the Photo Ark—a global mission to document every species in human care and inspire action through the power of photography. To learn more about Tiger Trails & Den Academy coming to the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: White Concert Hall, Washburn University
TIGER TRAILS & DEN ACADEMY
Tiger Trails & Den Academy offers an immersive experience that brings guests closer to Sumatran tigers and King Vultures while inspiring future conservation leaders. The Den Academy engages children in hands-on STEM learning, teaching them about wildlife conservation and the challenges tigers face. Through interactive activities, kids develop empathy and a deeper understanding of conservation, empowering them to take action. This initiative is a vital step in nurturing the next generation of wildlife advocates. Join us in making this vision a reality!
SUMMER NIGHTS
Experience the Topeka Zoo like never before with our returning exclusive "Summer Nights Program".
Enjoy a unique evening tour to explore the zoo's exhibits after hours. This perfect family-friendly outing offers a unique and intimate look at our amazing animals and exhibits, culminating in the final night on September 18th. GET TICKETS
Udara is now THREE!! 🎉🥳3️⃣
Three years ago on May 7, 2022 our Bornean orangutan, Rudy, welcomed daughter Udara into the world just in time for Mother’s Day. Celebrate Udara with us this Sunday/Mother’s Day on May 11 by stopping by the orangutan viewing windows. The orangutans will receive special enrichment to go with Udara’s birthday theme. Hint to this years party theme: 🦖
#orangutan #borneanorangutan #threerex #topekazoo #cuteanimals #babyanimals #babyorangutan
Three years ago on May 7, 2022 our Bornean orangutan, Rudy, welcomed daughter Udara into the world just in time for Mother’s Day. Celebrate Udara with us this Sunday/Mother’s Day on May 11 by stopping by the orangutan viewing windows. The orangutans will receive special enrichment to go with Udara’s birthday theme. Hint to this years party theme: 🦖
#orangutan #borneanorangutan #threerex #topekazoo #cuteanimals #babyanimals #babyorangutan
This Saturday, the early bird gets first pick at our native plant sale! We open at 8am and go to 2 or until plants sell out. See you this weekend!
🐘 Slap It On Your Trunk*! 🐘
Support the Topeka Zoo and our amazing elephants by renewing your vehicle registration with a Topeka Zoo license plate! Your $50 annual donation helps provide world-class care for our animals, including your favorite trunked friends.
Learn more: https://topekazoo.org/kansas-license-plate/
*Please note that Tembo is holding a paper version of the plate, not a real license plate.
#SupportWildlife #ElephantLove #TopekaZooLicensePlate
Support the Topeka Zoo and our amazing elephants by renewing your vehicle registration with a Topeka Zoo license plate! Your $50 annual donation helps provide world-class care for our animals, including your favorite trunked friends.
Learn more: https://topekazoo.org/kansas-license-plate/
*Please note that Tembo is holding a paper version of the plate, not a real license plate.
#SupportWildlife #ElephantLove #TopekaZooLicensePlate
🐦 Party Like It’s Your Bird-Day! 🎉
Why wing it when you can soar into 2025 with an unforgettable birthday celebration at the Topeka Zoo? From chirpy crafts to wild animal encounters, we’ve got everything you need to make your special day the toucan of the town! 🦜
Don’t ruffle your feathers over planning—we’ll take care of it all. So be an early bird and book your party now—it’s guaranteed to be a hoot! 🦉
https://topekazoo.org/cww-private-events/parties-at-the-zoo/
#BirdDayParties #TopekaZooFun #WildCelebrations
Why wing it when you can soar into 2025 with an unforgettable birthday celebration at the Topeka Zoo? From chirpy crafts to wild animal encounters, we’ve got everything you need to make your special day the toucan of the town! 🦜
Don’t ruffle your feathers over planning—we’ll take care of it all. So be an early bird and book your party now—it’s guaranteed to be a hoot! 🦉
https://topekazoo.org/cww-private-events/parties-at-the-zoo/
#BirdDayParties #TopekaZooFun #WildCelebrations
Sunflower Cafe will be closed today. Drinks and some snack options are available inside the gift shop and there are drink machines available around the zoo.
🦁 Kicking off our first #MemberMonday - a weekly post highlighting each of the benefits to being a Friends of the Topeka Zoo member. 🦁
💚 Let's start with the most known about- YEAR-LONG ENTRY TO YOUR ZOO. Not-so-known-about: this INCLUDES days like Boo at the Zoo, Eggstravaganza, Species Awareness Days, or any of the seasonal exhibits included in general admission (such as Dinosaurs ALIVE! coming on May 23rd). Although the membership pays for itself in 2 or 3 visits- there's no limit to the number of times you can visit. Some of our members we are happy to see weekly, or even more often than that!
💚 Receive a 10% discount when you sign-up for your Friends of the Topeka Zoo membership by entering the code Member May at checkout.
💚 Link to purchase a membership: https://store.topekazoo.org/#/Membership
💚 Let's start with the most known about- YEAR-LONG ENTRY TO YOUR ZOO. Not-so-known-about: this INCLUDES days like Boo at the Zoo, Eggstravaganza, Species Awareness Days, or any of the seasonal exhibits included in general admission (such as Dinosaurs ALIVE! coming on May 23rd). Although the membership pays for itself in 2 or 3 visits- there's no limit to the number of times you can visit. Some of our members we are happy to see weekly, or even more often than that!
💚 Receive a 10% discount when you sign-up for your Friends of the Topeka Zoo membership by entering the code Member May at checkout.
💚 Link to purchase a membership: https://store.topekazoo.org/#/Membership
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
February
- The zoo is open!
- Friends Giving Society Brunch: Saturday, February 22
March
- Annual meeting for members - March 8th The meeting is in the Kay's Garden venue. We will meet at 1:00pm. Members can enter through the turtle gate to have direct access to the venue.
- 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 12
- Earth Day - April 19
- Roar and Pour - April 26
May
- KS Safe Kids - May 3
- 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
- Member Preview for Dinosaurs Alive! – 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
- Rainforests Awareness Day - June 14
- Joel Sartore/Tiger Fundraiser - Day presentation + Evening Event - June 14
- Giraffe 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. - Ballet Midwest - Wildly Creative Event - Aug 30
- 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
- Chalk and Cheers - Oct 11 at 6 p.m.
- 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.
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