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DOCENT ACADEMY

🐒 Love animals and talking to people? 🦒 Join the Topeka Zoo as a Docent! 🐘 Docents are volunteer educators who create engaging experiences for guests while supporting conservation and education efforts. 🦓 Applicants must be at least 18 years years of age and finished with high school.

The next Docent Training Academy runs 🐅 March 24-28, 2025. 🦜 To apply, visit the zoo's website under “Get Involved” > “Volunteer,” or contact Dennis Dinwiddie at ddinwiddie@topekazoo.org or 785-368-9134. 🐢

 

🐘 SLAP IT ON YOUR TRUNK 🐘

Show your love for wildlife and the Topeka Zoo with a custom Kansas license plate! For just a $50 annual donation, you can support conservation efforts, provide top-notch care for our animals, and inspire education programs. Plus, your donation is tax-deductible!

Every time you drive, you’ll be spreading awareness and helping the Topeka Zoo thrive.

LEARN MORE HERE!

 

WHY ZOO'S MATTER

Why Zoos Matter is a program offered to the public by the Topeka Zoo, at no cost, to explore the many ways in which today’s modern zoos impact on today’s world.

This 45-minute power point presentation is available to organizations through a zoo visit or at their site to learn why zoos have become so necessary to today’s world.

For questions or to schedule this event for your group, contact the Topeka Zoo at 785-368-9134 or ddinwiddie@topekazoo.org.

LEARN MORE HERE.

Stay in touch on social!

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This is why people are saying “Go birds!” right?

🦉 Eurasian eagle owls are known for their large, vibrant orange eyes. 👀🧡 The eyes’ size, placement and pigment mean superb vision for spotting small prey from a distance. This makes it possible for Eagle owls to project precisely where to swoop down to make a catch! We think owls Genghis and Morrissey would be perfect M.V.P. candidates for the superb owl team! 🦉🏈
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We promise we didn’t pay off the Refs 🙈🏈

Yesterday was the day for the Patas Pick of the Super Bowl! While The Kansas City Chiefs were officially the first pick/enrichment approached, it’s worth noting there was a lot of time spent with Philadelphia Eagles boxes.

* Sorry Birds fans - as a Zoo in Kansas we’re just a tiny bit more practiced in making Chiefs-themed enrichment/decorations. 😜

Who do YOU think the Patas are predicting for the win? 🏈
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🐵🏈 Join us TOMORROW at the Topeka Zoo at 1:30 PM as our Patas Monkeys make their official pick for the Super Bowl champion! 🏆🐒

Last year, they cleverly chose the Kansas City Chiefs—can they go 2 for 2 (and the Chiefs 3 for 3?!)? Will they stick with the Chiefs or go for the Philadelphia Eagles? Come find out and cheer them on! 🎉

See you there! #TopekaZoo #SuperBowlPicks #PatasMonkeyPredictions
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Topeka Zoo6 days ago
🐦 Party Like It’s Your Bird-Day! 🎉

Why wing it when you can soar into 2025 with an unforgettable birthday celebration at the Topeka Zoo? From chirpy crafts to wild animal encounters, we’ve got everything you need to make your special day the toucan of the town! 🦜

Don’t ruffle your feathers over planning—we’ll take care of it all. So be an early bird and book your party now—it’s guaranteed to be a hoot! 🦉

https://topekazoo.org/cww-private-events/parties-at-the-zoo/

#BirdDayParties #TopekaZooFun #WildCelebrations
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Topeka Zoo6 days ago
Do you have a passion for education? 📚
Do you want to work with people of all ages AND the animals? 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🦁

Join our Education team as a full-time educator! Check out the link below for more information! 🦒

https://topekazoo.org/jobs/
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Topeka Zoo1 week ago
🐵🏈 Who’s ready for some Super Bowl predictions—Patas monkey style?! 🏈🐵

Join us at the Topeka Zoo this Friday, February 7th, at 1:30 PM as our Patas Monkeys make their official pick for the Super Bowl champion! 🏆🐒

Last year, they cleverly chose the Kansas City Chiefs—can they go 2 for 2 (and the Chiefs 3 for 3?!)? Will they stick with the Chiefs or go for the Philadelphia Eagles? Come find out and cheer them on! 🎉

See you there! #TopekaZoo #SuperBowlPicks #PatasMonkeyPredictions

See news on our facebook page here.

Calendar/Special Dates

2025 DATES

•Membership Only Events are in orange.

FREE DAYS:

  • July 18th- 5pm-8pm.
  • August 30th from 9am-3pm

January

  • The zoo is open! 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with last admission at 4:30 pm
  • Spring break camp enrollment opens - 20th

February

  • The zoo is open!
  • Friends Giving Society Brunch: Saturday, February 22

March

  • Annual meeting for members - March 8th The meeting is in the Kay's Garden venue. We will meet at 1:00pm. Members can enter through the turtle gate to have direct access to the venue.
  • Spring break camp March - 10-14
  • Docent training March - 19-22
  • World Water Day - March 22
  • Members Only Giraffe feeding: Saturday, March 8 (1:30 p.m.)
  • Wake & Learn- Animal Personalities at the Zoo: Friday, March 21 (8 – 9 a.m.)

April

  • Kansas Ballet Performance - April 4-6
  • Eggstravaganza - April 12
  • Earth Day - April 19
  • Roar and Pour - April 26

May

  • KS Safe Kids - May 3
  • Pollinator Palooza- Wildflower sale - May 10
  • Endangered Species Day - May 17
  • World Turtle Day - May 24
  • Membership drive month – offer 10% off for new memberships
  • Member Preview for Dinosaurs Alive! – Friday, May 23 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
  • Wake & Learn - Dinos and their Topeka Zoo Relatives: Thursday, May 29 (8 – 9 a.m.)

June

  • Oceans Day - June 7
  • Rainforests Awareness Day - June 14
  • Joel Sartore/Tiger Fundraiser - Day presentation + Evening Event - June 14
  • Giraffe Day - June 21
  • Member Morning – Saturday, June 14 (Gates open for members at 8 a.m.)
  • Member Morning – Saturday, June 28 (Gates open for members at 8 a.m.)

July

  • Global Tiger Day - July 26th
  • Member Morning – Saturday, July 12 (Gates open for members at 8 a.m.)
  • Member Morning – Saturday, July 26 (Gates open for members at 8 a.m.)
  • Member Appreciation Night – Thursday, July 31 (5 – 7:30 p.m.)

August

  • World Lion Day - Aug 2
  • World Elephant Day - Aug 9
  • World Orangutan Day - Aug 16
  • World Painted Dog Day - Aug 23
  • Gage Park Founder's Fest/Free Day - Aug 30*
    *Admission is free with suggested non perishable food item.
  • Ballet Midwest - Wildly Creative Event - Aug 30
  • Wake & Learn: Growing Green in the Heart of the Zoo: Saturday, August 9 (8 – 9 a.m.)

September

  • Brew at the Zoo - Sept 13
  • World Rivers Day - Sept 20
  • Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)

October

  • Chalktoberfest Event - Oct 11
  • Chalk and Cheers - Oct 11 at 6 p.m.
  • Boo at the Zoo - Oct - 18
  • Boo at the zoo - Oct -25
  • Boo at the Zoo (Member Only Lane) – Saturday, October 18 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
  • Boo at the Zoo: (Member Only Lane) – Saturday, October 25 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.) 

November

  • Zoo Lights Begins - Nov 20
  • Wake & Learn – Behind the Scenes of Zoo Lights: Tuesday, November 11 (8 a.m. – 9 a.m.)
  • Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)  

December

  • Cookies with Claus - Dec 6
  • Zoo Lights Closes - Dec 28
  • Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)  
  • Cookies with Claus (Member Discount): Saturday, December 6 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
  • Gift Membership Drive – Purchase the gift of year-round Zoo Membership!

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

BE THE DIFFERENCE.

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