Adventure, learning, and wild memories await! Sign up for Topeka Zoo Adventure Camps — with sessions offered in spring, summer, and fall/winter. Click through for details and registration links!
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.
Kick up your boots and celebrate under the stars at Boots & Bowties—where country charm meets conservation! Enjoy a night of music, great food, and community spirit, all in support of the Topeka Zoo’s mission.
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!
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.
🪼 Sea Jelly Bloom - 📍NOTO Arts Center, NOTO Arts & Entertainment District
🦋 Mulvane Monarch - 📍The Art Lab at Mulvane Art Museum
🐧Zorabelle the Rockhopper Penguin - 📍Washburn University Memorial Union
📆 In Topeka until September 13!
Washed Ashore is a traveling exhibit of magnificent statues, created using discarded waste that has washed up on shorelines. Inspired by the incredible art, selected students from Topeka Public Schools USD 501 created an eye-opening monarch butterfly sculpture out of discarded materials they collected locally.
Catch the next recap for Washed Ashore unveilings at:
📍 Kansas Children's Discovery Center 🪸
📍 Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library 🐠
📍 Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center 🦈
Where will YOU be inspired by Washed Ashore first?
In case you haven't heard - we've been unveiling The Washed Ashore Project's arrival to Topeka throughout the week, located at 5 different Topeka attractions (including the Zoo!). These magnificent works of art are made completely out of discarded materials that washed up on shorelines and were collected by volunteers. This nationally-renowned traveling exhibit carries a strong message that what we throw away, never really goes away.
We still have two more unveilings to go - catch us tomorrow at the Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library for their exhibit unveiling at 2 pm. 🐠
🕛: 8:30 am
🪸 Come say hi to Dandelion the Seahorse - made entirely out of ocean debris!
Washed Ashore is a nationally renowned traveling exhibit, created to make an impact. Each year, more than 11 million tons of plastic flows into the Ocean carried by rivers, wind, and runoff water. These works of art are a beautiful, yet harsh, reminder that each choice we make can make a difference.
This breathtaking, immersive experience was created using pieces and inspiration from The Washed Ashore Project traveling exhibition. This nationally renowned exhibit features art that was built entirely from ocean debris collected from shorelines by volunteers.
Next to unveil their Washed Ashore Art is Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, tomorrow (5/20) at 8:30 am! Stay tuned to learn more. 🪸
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Join us and the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District as we unveil an immersive experience perfect for the summer - the NOTO Arts Center has been completely transformed into a space with jellyfish blooms and underwater vibes. 🪸
This display, commissioned by the Rotary Club of Topeka, carries a heavy message - what we discard as trash, no matter where we live, can end up in the Ocean and affect wildlife.
See news on our facebook page here.
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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