Zoo Hours are 9am - 5pm Daily
SUMMER NIGHTS @ THE ZOO - Learn More!
Experience the Topeka Zoo like never before with our exclusive Summer Nights @ The Zoo events! Enjoy a unique evening tour where you can explore the zoo's exhibits after hours. This is a perfect family-friendly outing that offers a unique and intimate look at our amazing animals and exhibits culminating in the final night on October 17th.
Dates & Times (6 - 7:30): July 11, August 22, September 19, October 17
LOVE YOUR ZOO GIVING DAY
Join us on July 24th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at the zoo to, "Show love to YOUR Topeka Zoo" by making a donation in person to support our on-going efforts regarding conservation, animal care, exhibit enhancements, and more!
You can donate online at ANY time by using this link!
GLOBAL TIGER DAY
Join us on July 27th from 9:00am - 3:00pm for a tiger-riffic good time! Event is free with paid admission to the zoo.
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!
Udara’s asking you to come hang out with us! 🦧💕
Admission tickets can be pre-purchased at https://store.topekazoo.org/#/Admission
🦧 If you visit for a day and feel like you could hang around all year, your day’s admission can be applied towards a Friends of the Topeka Zoo membership. Just ask staff inside the gift shop!
📸: Keeper Ashley
#borneanorangutan #babyorangutan #orangutan #letshangout #zooborns #topekazoo
Admission tickets can be pre-purchased at https://store.topekazoo.org/#/Admission
🦧 If you visit for a day and feel like you could hang around all year, your day’s admission can be applied towards a Friends of the Topeka Zoo membership. Just ask staff inside the gift shop!
📸: Keeper Ashley
#borneanorangutan #babyorangutan #orangutan #letshangout #zooborns #topekazoo
🔥🔥HEAT ADVISORY 🔥🔥
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for our area, in effect from 1 pm - 8 pm on July 13th & 14th!
As a reminder, our animals', staff, and guests' safety come first.
Our Children's Zoo & Lorikeet Aviary will close at 1 pm both days to allow the animals & staff to have increased access to AC.
Some animals will be inside with increased access to air conditioning and will therefore not be viewable. Other animals who are more acclimated to heat will still be given access to choose whether or not they want to be outside, but may choose to stay in which means animal viewing may be limited.
To accommodate, we will be offering an ADVERSE WEATHER DISCOUNT of $2 OFF each ticket the entire day, both days. To receive the discount, tickets must be purchased at the admissions gate.
💧 Drink Water
🥵 Pay attention for heat cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke.
❄️ Use our air-conditioned areas whenever you need!
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for our area, in effect from 1 pm - 8 pm on July 13th & 14th!
As a reminder, our animals', staff, and guests' safety come first.
Our Children's Zoo & Lorikeet Aviary will close at 1 pm both days to allow the animals & staff to have increased access to AC.
Some animals will be inside with increased access to air conditioning and will therefore not be viewable. Other animals who are more acclimated to heat will still be given access to choose whether or not they want to be outside, but may choose to stay in which means animal viewing may be limited.
To accommodate, we will be offering an ADVERSE WEATHER DISCOUNT of $2 OFF each ticket the entire day, both days. To receive the discount, tickets must be purchased at the admissions gate.
💧 Drink Water
🥵 Pay attention for heat cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke.
❄️ Use our air-conditioned areas whenever you need!
At the Topeka Zoo, we open our gates to many families and visitors from different backgrounds and cultures.
We were excited to find out that one of our staff members is friends with a family of Navajo fancy dancers- and that they were willing to come dance inside Camp Cowabunga! They also took the time to share the proper terms for their regalia, the materials they are crafted from, and how the family tradition involves more than just the dancers themselves.
We couldn’t extend enough gratitude to them for stopping to visit us and sharing their culture.
(Not pictured: the lions 🦁 being very interested in watching what was going on inside the building!)
We were excited to find out that one of our staff members is friends with a family of Navajo fancy dancers- and that they were willing to come dance inside Camp Cowabunga! They also took the time to share the proper terms for their regalia, the materials they are crafted from, and how the family tradition involves more than just the dancers themselves.
We couldn’t extend enough gratitude to them for stopping to visit us and sharing their culture.
(Not pictured: the lions 🦁 being very interested in watching what was going on inside the building!)
Summer may be in full swing, but the fun... and FOOD, are non-stop at the zoo! Stop by Sunflower’s Cafe and enjoy lunch with us!
❤️ Why does Anastasia love the Topeka Zoo? ❤️
Learn why when you join us on July 24th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at the zoo to, "Show love to YOUR Topeka Zoo" by making a donation in person to support our on-going efforts regarding conservation, animal care, exhibit enhancements, and more!
You can donate online at ANY time by using this link!
https://support.topekazoo.org/campaign/2024-love-your-topeka-zoo-giving-day/c597123
🎥: https://youtu.be/bre3VvzOEOA?si=CxJeVU6xyTu-0Mii
Learn why when you join us on July 24th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at the zoo to, "Show love to YOUR Topeka Zoo" by making a donation in person to support our on-going efforts regarding conservation, animal care, exhibit enhancements, and more!
You can donate online at ANY time by using this link!
https://support.topekazoo.org/campaign/2024-love-your-topeka-zoo-giving-day/c597123
🎥: https://youtu.be/bre3VvzOEOA?si=CxJeVU6xyTu-0Mii
🍾 Join us for a champagne tour of the venue in Kay McFarland's Japanese Garden! 🍾
Come visit on July 9th from 5:30pm – 7:00 pm for a tour of our stunning venue. Meet our professional venue coordinators, be inspired by our table designs, and learn more about our preferred partners.
Refreshments served. Free admission and no RSVP required.
Come visit on July 9th from 5:30pm – 7:00 pm for a tour of our stunning venue. Meet our professional venue coordinators, be inspired by our table designs, and learn more about our preferred partners.
Refreshments served. Free admission and no RSVP required.
See news on our facebook page here.
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
Our Mission is to enrich our community through wildlife conservation and education.
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