From May 24 – September 7, 2026, explore ALL SEVEN AZA-accredited Kansas zoos on one unforgettable wildlife road trip!
Experience Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea at the Topeka Zoo this summer! Explore breathtaking sculptures made from ocean debris and discover how art can inspire action for our planet.
Celebrate World Oceans Day at the Topeka Zoo on June 6, 2026! Discover how Kansas waterways connect to the world’s oceans and learn simple ways to protect our planet’s blue heart. Check back soon for full event details!
The kids usually have all the fun, but now it's your turn! Join us for a new and exciting camp experience for adults!
See the zoo in a whole new light with this after-hours summer tour. Enjoy exclusive access, behind-the-scenes stories, and a memorable evening of animal discovery.
Friends of the Topeka Zoo Members can beat the summer heat and enjoy an extra hour at the Zoo during Member Mornings every Saturday in July.
Details coming soon! Check back for more information about this upcoming Topeka Zoo event.
From 9 am - 3 pm, booths from a wide variety of agencies will be spread throughout the Zoo to raise awareness on Ocean life and ways to protect it.
Today, visitors can:
🦈 View the incredible display from Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
🎣 Sample delicious food from our fish fry, grilling near our main entrance
💦 Chat with exhibitors about water conservation
🎨 Create take home arts & crafts
This event is presented by our friends at Club Car Wash and INCLUDED with General Admission and free to attend for Friends of the Zoo Members. Expediate your entry into the event by pre-purchasing admission tickets online at https://store.topekazoo.org/#/Admission
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Feel like you missed out? Purchase any level of membership to secure your invite.
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Membership link here: https://topekazoo.org/membership/
This evening, Friends of the Topeka Zoo members can enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Zoo from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Join us for:
🐢 Opportunities to meet education ambassador animals
🦒 A FREE giraffe feeding starting at 5:30 pm*
🐐 Access to the Children's Petting Zoo
🐯 Educational booths to pause at & learn from volunteer Docents
Don't miss out on the fun! Purchase or renew your membership at the following link: https://topekazoo.org/membership/
*Giraffe feedings are limited to 100 feedings for the health and diet of our animals. We highly recommend arriving at the Giraffe & Friends barn as close to the feeding start time as possible to secure a spot in line.
A few downed limbs were no match for our amazing grounds crew, who had pathways cleared and ready to go this morning.
🌡️ Due to today’s heat advisory, the Children’s Petting Zoo will close at 1 p.m. Please stay cool, stay hydrated, and enjoy our air-conditioned buildings during your visit.
Follow the Topeka Zoo for updates and any weather-related announcements.
📸: Keeper Ericka
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The last two weekends in October are all set for spooky, family fun! Visit vendors, collect candy, giveaways, and more! Dress up as your favorite characters, goblins, witches, and ghosts and we will see you SOON!
Ring in the Holiday season with Zoo Lights Presented by Evergy, one of Topeka’s treasured holiday traditions returning for its sixth season.
Enjoy a memorable night tucked away from the cold at the 2025 Topeka Zoo Lights! Our Igloos provide a cozy, secluded space to enjoy this Winter Wonderland all evening long. Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary or having a night out with friends or coworkers. Elevate your experience with your very own private igloo!
Santa is stopping by the Topeka Zoo for a sweet holiday visit—before his big night! Come enjoy a magical morning filled with: Cookie decorating & hot cocoa, A festive holiday craft, Giraffe feeding, Storytime & music, A photo opportunity with Santa, and a candy cane hunt!
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