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
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ZOOLIDAY MARKET
Kick off your holiday shopping in the wildest way possible! Join us at the Zooliday Market for a day full of festive fun, featuring a fantastic lineup of local vendors offering unique gifts perfect for the season.
Free with regular zoo admission!
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!
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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