Zoo Hours are 9am - 5pm Daily
NATIVE PLANT SALE!
Our 2024 Native Plant Sale is almost here, just in time for Mother’s Day!
Please visit https://native-plant-sale.square.site/ for more information on pick-up & pricing and reach out to education@topekazoo.org or 785-368-9137 with any questions!
IT'S HERE: Sean Kenney's Animal Super Powers® made with LEGO® bricks
From echolocation to regenerating limbs—the animal kingdom is teeming with super powers! Join us on April 20th for Sean Kenney's Animal Super Powers® made with LEGO® bricks presented by Giant Communications!
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An unintentional Snake 🐍 Sunday!
Yesterday, staff (and our orangutans 🦧) found a juvenile rat snake inside the back of our Orangutan building. A young, harmless snake that was likely just on the search for food now that the weather has warmed up.
However- did you know most primates are instinctively scared of snakes? “It’s to the point where sometimes a loose hose, rope, or other snake-like objects can trigger a fear response in primates” states Keeper Megan. “Even in primates that are in human care, and have never even seen a snake before.”
A prime example- a photo of Mawas checking out the area the snake was in before entering the building. The snake was long gone from the premises by the time the photo was taken!
When encountering snakes- we always choose to safely relocate them to a less trafficked area. If you happen upon a snake at home we encourage you to keep a safe distance and do the same if possible. Snakes are a wonderful, natural form of pest control and keep us safe from multiple diseases. 🐍
📸: Animal Curator Shanna & Keeper Megan
#snakesunday #herpetology #snake #snakelove #primates #primatefacts #orangutan #orangutanfact #topekazoo
Yesterday, staff (and our orangutans 🦧) found a juvenile rat snake inside the back of our Orangutan building. A young, harmless snake that was likely just on the search for food now that the weather has warmed up.
However- did you know most primates are instinctively scared of snakes? “It’s to the point where sometimes a loose hose, rope, or other snake-like objects can trigger a fear response in primates” states Keeper Megan. “Even in primates that are in human care, and have never even seen a snake before.”
A prime example- a photo of Mawas checking out the area the snake was in before entering the building. The snake was long gone from the premises by the time the photo was taken!
When encountering snakes- we always choose to safely relocate them to a less trafficked area. If you happen upon a snake at home we encourage you to keep a safe distance and do the same if possible. Snakes are a wonderful, natural form of pest control and keep us safe from multiple diseases. 🐍
📸: Animal Curator Shanna & Keeper Megan
#snakesunday #herpetology #snake #snakelove #primates #primatefacts #orangutan #orangutanfact #topekazoo
Guess who’s about to turn TWO! 🦧
Join us on May 7th as we celebrate baby Bornean orangutan, Udara!
The Topeka Zoo’s little princess 👑 was born to parents Rudy & Mawas under the recommendation of the Orangutan SSP (Species Survival Plan) on May 7, 2022. What a Mother’s Day gift! 💕
We have a special theme cooking for Udara’s birthday that will include decorations and enrichment for the orangutans, so be sure to stop by Liana’s Forest on Twosday (pun intended) to see all the fun!
In the meantime….here’s a little hint to the birthday theme. 🌮
#babyorangutan #birthdaygirl #orangutan #helloudara #twosday #turningtwo #topekazoo #twoatthezoo
Join us on May 7th as we celebrate baby Bornean orangutan, Udara!
The Topeka Zoo’s little princess 👑 was born to parents Rudy & Mawas under the recommendation of the Orangutan SSP (Species Survival Plan) on May 7, 2022. What a Mother’s Day gift! 💕
We have a special theme cooking for Udara’s birthday that will include decorations and enrichment for the orangutans, so be sure to stop by Liana’s Forest on Twosday (pun intended) to see all the fun!
In the meantime….here’s a little hint to the birthday theme. 🌮
#babyorangutan #birthdaygirl #orangutan #helloudara #twosday #turningtwo #topekazoo #twoatthezoo
Today is the day for Safe Kids Kansas Day! 🦺
Join us from 9 am to 3 pm TODAY (May 4) to learn about safety, safe home habits, and to collect some free goodies from booths around the Zoo!
Join us from 9 am to 3 pm TODAY (May 4) to learn about safety, safe home habits, and to collect some free goodies from booths around the Zoo!
🌺🌺🌺 Calling all plant lovers! 🌺🌺🌺
Our 2024 Native Plant Sale is almost here, just in time for Mother’s Day!
The online pre-sale will be open from Friday, May 3rd at 12pm (noon) through Wednesday, May 8th at 12pm (noon). The in-person sale will be Saturday, May 11th from 8am until we sell out (2pm at the latest). Each plant is only $4 and all proceeds go toward pollinator conservation efforts.
Please visit https://native-plant-sale.square.site/ for more information on pick-up & pricing and reach out to education@topekazoo.org or 785-368-9137 with any questions!
Our 2024 Native Plant Sale is almost here, just in time for Mother’s Day!
The online pre-sale will be open from Friday, May 3rd at 12pm (noon) through Wednesday, May 8th at 12pm (noon). The in-person sale will be Saturday, May 11th from 8am until we sell out (2pm at the latest). Each plant is only $4 and all proceeds go toward pollinator conservation efforts.
Please visit https://native-plant-sale.square.site/ for more information on pick-up & pricing and reach out to education@topekazoo.org or 785-368-9137 with any questions!
Ready to walk down the aisle? Planning an incredible corporate event? We've got you!
Come for a champagne tour and free open house of the venue at Kay McFarland Garden on May 14th from 5:30 to 7:30!
RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/5xnIrQGkw
Come for a champagne tour and free open house of the venue at Kay McFarland Garden on May 14th from 5:30 to 7:30!
RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/5xnIrQGkw
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2024 DATES
•Membership Only Events are in green.
January
- The zoo is open!
- Spring break camp enrollment opens - 15th
February
- The zoo is open!
- Annual Meeting - February 19, 2024. 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.
March
- Spring break camps - 11 - 15
- Docent Training - 19 - 22
- Members only giraffe feeding – Saturday, March 23
- Public early bird pricing for Roar and Pour
April
- Kansas Ballet Performance - 13 & 14
- Party for the Planet (Earth Day) - 20
- Roar and Pour - 27
- Public early bird pricing for Roar and Pour
- Special Exhibit – Member only preview – Thursday evening, April 18
- Special Exhibit Grand Opening – Saturday, April 20
- Coffee (juice) with Curators: 8 – 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 30
May
- Safe Kids Day at the Zoo - May 4
- Native Wildflower Sale - May 11
- Endangered Species Day - May 11
- Membership drive month – offer 10% off during month
- Member morning – open at 8 a.m., on Saturday, May 18
June
- Oceans Day - June 8
- Giraffe Day - June 15
- 20% off retail during the month
- Members only giraffe feeding – Saturday, June 8
July
- Global Tiger Day - July 27th
- Member morning – open at 8 a.m., Saturday – July 27
August
- World Lion Day - Aug 3
- World Elephant Day - Aug 10
- World Orangutan Day - Aug 17
- World Painted Dog Day - Aug 24
- 20% off café during the month
- Coffee (juice) with Curators: 8 – 9 a.m., Friday, August 9
- Early bird pricing for Brew at the Zoo
September
- Brew at the Zoo - Sept 14
- World Rivers Day - Sept 21
- Member appreciation night (evening) – Sept 25
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights Begins
October
- Gage Park Celebration Day - Oct 6
- Boo at the Zoo - Oct 19
- Boo at the Zoo - Oct 26
- Members only giraffe feeding – Saturday, October 5
- Members only lane for Boo
November
- Zoo Lights Begins - Nov 22
- Member mornings – open at 8 a.m., on Saturday, November 2
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights
December
- Zoo Lights closes - Dec 27
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights
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