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!
Enjoy Dinner and Support YOUR Topeka Zoo!
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • 4PM - 8PM
📍 Location: Chipotle, 2040 SW Wanamaker
🌟 How It Works:
- 25% of event sales will be donated to the Zoo.
- Show the cashier a digital or printed version of the flyer before paying.
- No flyer? No problem! Simply mention the fundraiser at checkout.
Plan your next corporate holiday party at Zoo Lights! 🎉 Our private igloos offer the perfect mix of fun, warmth, and holiday cheer for your team. Book today and make this season special!
https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/privateigloos/
#CorporateHolidays #ZooLightsEvents
https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/privateigloos/
#CorporateHolidays #ZooLightsEvents
🎄🎄🎄This holiday season, visit the Giving Trees at Zoo Lights and make a difference for wildlife and conservation. Each ornament represents an opportunity to support the Topeka Zoo's mission and create a brighter future for animals and the planet.
Stop by the Giving Trees during your Zoo Lights visit and help spread the spirit of giving! 🌟
https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/giving-tree/
#ZooLights #GivingTrees #SupportWildlife
Stop by the Giving Trees during your Zoo Lights visit and help spread the spirit of giving! 🌟
https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/giving-tree/
#ZooLights #GivingTrees #SupportWildlife
Come hang out & warm up with us! 🦇
Even in the winter months, our tropical rainforest dome remains humid in the mid-70s. Our Flying foxes can usually be found huddled along the top of the free-flight dome, or hidden in trees amongst the rainforest.
📸: Keeper Amber
#bats #fruitbats #flyingfox #nocturnalanimals #topekazoo
Even in the winter months, our tropical rainforest dome remains humid in the mid-70s. Our Flying foxes can usually be found huddled along the top of the free-flight dome, or hidden in trees amongst the rainforest.
📸: Keeper Amber
#bats #fruitbats #flyingfox #nocturnalanimals #topekazoo
Start a new holiday tradition at Zoo Lights! 🌟 From breathtaking displays to holiday treats, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Tickets are going fast, so book now!
https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/
#TopekaZooLights #FamilyFun
https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/
#TopekaZooLights #FamilyFun
🎄✨ Guess who’s making a sneaky stop at Zoo Lights? That’s right—the Grinch himself! 💚 Come visit Zooville on Fridays and Saturdays to meet the mean, green holiday icon. Whether he’s stealing lights or spreading (reluctant) cheer, you won’t want to miss him!
Get your tickets now! https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/
#ZooLights #Grinchmas #HolidayFun #TopekaZoo
Get your tickets now! https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/
#ZooLights #Grinchmas #HolidayFun #TopekaZoo
Thank you to everyone that joined us at Cookies with Claus last Saturday! We can't wait to bring this tradition back next year and hope you'll join us for some great, family friendly fun! ❄️🎄🎅
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
- 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.
BE THE DIFFERENCE.
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