ZOO LIGHTS IS BACK FOR YEAR 5!

Zoo Lights is a delightful community celebration that helps Topeka and surrounding areas kick off the holiday season. Presented by Evergy, this cherished tradition continues to grow in popularity and promises to enchant visitors once again. 

You can also rent igloos for holiday fun, company parties, girls/guys night out, or just to celebrate the season with the family!

GET TICKETS HERE!

 

 

 

 

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL - $2 OFF!

Walk off Thanksgiving dinner at the zoo from 6pm - 9pm on Thanksgiving day for $2 less per ticket when you visit us at the gate that evening!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

 

 

 

HOLIDAY TRIVIA NIGHT - LEARN MORE

Are you smarter than Cora our Asian Elephant?

Come find out on Friday, November 29th for a holiday-themed trivia night that's fun for the whole family! Help us celebrate our 5th year of Zoo Lights with a night of brain-teasing questions, cozy winter vibes, and friendly competition.

Date & Time:  Friday, November 29, 2024 (Black Friday)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Trivia starts at 6:15 PM)
Gates Open at 5:30 PM (Enter through Turtle Gate at the Kay McFarland Japanese Garden)

GET TICKETS HERE!

 

COOKIES WITH CLAUS - LEARN MORE

Santa Claus is coming to town early and making a special trip to YOUR Topeka Zoo. You won’t want to miss this fun holiday experience! We're baking holiday memories one cookie at a time!! Tickets are on sale now. Limited Tickets Available!!

GET TICKETS HERE!

Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo10 hours ago
The zoo has the gifts for YOU! We offer a wide range and selection of great gift ideas that will not only make your friends and family happy, but help support the zoo, too! And shopping is easy... You can enter the gift shop from inside or outside the zoo for all your buying needs!

Come visit and see our selection today OR during YEAR FIVE of Zoo Lights!
Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo11 hours ago
Paws-ing to wish Nisha, our female Sumatran tiger, a happy 9th birthday! 🥳

Nisha arrived at the Topeka Zoo in the spring of 2023 from Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens in FL and did not take long to get herself settled in! Besides her boxes/decorations, she was pleased to receive a rabbit carcass as a birthday snack.

The average life expectancy of a tiger in the wild is 10-15 years, but they can live as long as 20 years in human care. 🐯

📸: Kim B.

#sumatrantiger #tiger #topekazoo
Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo12 hours ago
Thanksgiving is coming soon! Keep the family friendly fun going on Black Friday this year when you finish your shopping and bring your crew to the zoo for TRIVIA NIGHT!

Teams are filling up FAST so get those registrations in ASAP! Details and sign up are in the event!
Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo12 hours ago
THREE DAYS before one of the best holiday traditions of the year! Grab a new stocking stuffer or holiday buddy starting on 11/22 for YEAR FIVE of Zoo Lights! Get your tickets TODAY!
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https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/
Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo1 day ago
Our Black Friday specials are already underway! Deals are from Now until December 1st!

Buy 2 Naked Bee Lotions get 1 Free hand salve or buy any Lego toy or Block/Brick set and get a Free Lego Patch! Visit our gift shop today 🐝 (no admission/zoo entry required!)
Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo2 days ago
FOUR DAYS before one of the best holiday traditions of the year! Even the ferrets got in the countdown action.

See you starting on 11/22 for YEAR FIVE of Zoo Lights! Get your tickets QUICK!
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https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/

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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
  • Gage Park Founder's Fest/Free Day - Aug 31*
    *Admission is free with suggested non perishable food item.
  • 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

  • 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 

Our Mission is to enrich our community through wildlife conservation and education.

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