AN AFTERNOON WITH JOEL SARTORE
Join us for a captivating experience with renowned National Geographic photographer and conservationist Joel Sartore, founder of the Photo Ark—a global mission to document every species in human care and inspire action through the power of photography. To learn more about Tiger Trails & Den Academy coming to the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: White Concert Hall, Washburn University
TIGER TRAILS & DEN ACADEMY
Tiger Trails & Den Academy offers an immersive experience that brings guests closer to Sumatran tigers and King Vultures while inspiring future conservation leaders. The Den Academy engages children in hands-on STEM learning, teaching them about wildlife conservation and the challenges tigers face. Through interactive activities, kids develop empathy and a deeper understanding of conservation, empowering them to take action. This initiative is a vital step in nurturing the next generation of wildlife advocates. Join us in making this vision a reality!
SUMMER NIGHTS
Experience the Topeka Zoo like never before with our returning exclusive "Summer Nights Program".
Enjoy a unique evening tour to explore the zoo's exhibits after hours. This perfect family-friendly outing offers a unique and intimate look at our amazing animals and exhibits, culminating in the final night on September 18th. GET TICKETS
“When we save species, we’re actually saving ourselves.” - Joel Sartore
Spend an afternoon with the man behind National Geographic’s PhotoARK. Hear his stories at the White Concert Hall at Washburn University on June 14. 📸🐯
This special lecture is a fundraiser for Topeka Zoo’s Tiger Trails & Den Academy, and is graciously sponsored by:
- Capitol Federal
- Lexington Park Independent Living
- Strathman Sales
🗓 Reserve your seat at the following link: https://topekazoo.org/an-afternoon-with-joel-sartore/
Spend an afternoon with the man behind National Geographic’s PhotoARK. Hear his stories at the White Concert Hall at Washburn University on June 14. 📸🐯
This special lecture is a fundraiser for Topeka Zoo’s Tiger Trails & Den Academy, and is graciously sponsored by:
- Capitol Federal
- Lexington Park Independent Living
- Strathman Sales
🗓 Reserve your seat at the following link: https://topekazoo.org/an-afternoon-with-joel-sartore/
Time for the next Topeka Zoo Membership benefit for Member Monday!
Topeka Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, and is a participant in their reciprocal membership program. This means that Friends of the Topeka Zoo members receive a 50% discount to other AZA accredited, reciprocal Zoos.
Receive 50% off admission at:
🦈 Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium - Kansas City, MO
🐘 Sedgwick County Zoo - Wichita, KS
🦁 Rolling Hills Zoo - Salina, KS
🦩Sunset Zoo - Manhattan, KS
🦒 Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium - Omaha, NE
🦛 Cincinnatti Zoo & Botanical Garden (see Vision's half-brother, Fritz!) - Cincinnatti, OH
🐯 Many more listed at https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2332/reciprocity_chart.pdf
#membermay #membermonday #topekazoo
Topeka Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, and is a participant in their reciprocal membership program. This means that Friends of the Topeka Zoo members receive a 50% discount to other AZA accredited, reciprocal Zoos.
Receive 50% off admission at:
🦈 Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium - Kansas City, MO
🐘 Sedgwick County Zoo - Wichita, KS
🦁 Rolling Hills Zoo - Salina, KS
🦩Sunset Zoo - Manhattan, KS
🦒 Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium - Omaha, NE
🦛 Cincinnatti Zoo & Botanical Garden (see Vision's half-brother, Fritz!) - Cincinnatti, OH
🐯 Many more listed at https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2332/reciprocity_chart.pdf
#membermay #membermonday #topekazoo
Looks like they didn't go extinct. 👀🦖
We're excited to announce the arrival of 10 new species to the Topeka Zoo, traveling all the way from the Mesozoic era! If you visit this week, you may see us getting these prehistoric creatures settled into their new home (& time period). Shoutout to their care team at Dino Don, Inc. for the amazing crate-training that has made the transfer & offloading of these animals a breeze, although they may have wreaked some havoc on our helpers from KBS Constructors.
Dinosaurs ALIVE! presented by KBS Constructors Foundation opens officially on May 23; Friends of the Topeka Zoo members can join us that evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for a ribbon cutting, first-look at the dinos, coloring sheets & crafts, and an evening at the Zoo. Be the first paleontologists in our fossil dig pit! ⛏️🦖🦕
Don’t have a Topeka Zoo membership? You can still sign-up and receive a 10% discount when you enter the code Member May at checkout or mention it at the register. Link to purchase a membership here: https://topekazoo.org/membership/
We're excited to announce the arrival of 10 new species to the Topeka Zoo, traveling all the way from the Mesozoic era! If you visit this week, you may see us getting these prehistoric creatures settled into their new home (& time period). Shoutout to their care team at Dino Don, Inc. for the amazing crate-training that has made the transfer & offloading of these animals a breeze, although they may have wreaked some havoc on our helpers from KBS Constructors.
Dinosaurs ALIVE! presented by KBS Constructors Foundation opens officially on May 23; Friends of the Topeka Zoo members can join us that evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for a ribbon cutting, first-look at the dinos, coloring sheets & crafts, and an evening at the Zoo. Be the first paleontologists in our fossil dig pit! ⛏️🦖🦕
Don’t have a Topeka Zoo membership? You can still sign-up and receive a 10% discount when you enter the code Member May at checkout or mention it at the register. Link to purchase a membership here: https://topekazoo.org/membership/
Spreading Awareness on Endangered Species! 🧡
Visit us today and learn about a wide range of incredible, critically endangered species (like the Golden Lion Tamarin) through educational booths that will be set up around the Zoo until 3 pm. Chat with our docents, feel some animal artifacts, and learn about what everyone can do to help save animals from extinction!
#endangeredspecies #endangeredspeciesday #spreadawareness #goldenliontamarin #topekazoo
Visit us today and learn about a wide range of incredible, critically endangered species (like the Golden Lion Tamarin) through educational booths that will be set up around the Zoo until 3 pm. Chat with our docents, feel some animal artifacts, and learn about what everyone can do to help save animals from extinction!
#endangeredspecies #endangeredspeciesday #spreadawareness #goldenliontamarin #topekazoo
Smile, you’re on camera! 📸🐯
Sumatran tiger glamour shots for Endangered Species Day! Not only are we proud to care for Thomas & Nisha (pictured) but the Topeka Zoo also provides care for Sumatran tigers in the wild by funding a Ranger in the Leusser region of Sumatra. This Ranger’s job is to protect the land from illegal activities while also educating locals on sustainable practices and aiding in decreasing human-animal conflict.
Currently, we are fundraising to further advance our care of this incredible species with the Tiger Trails & Den Academy campaign. This new exhibit is essential to continue building our legacy in providing care that goes above & beyond standards.
You can learn more or donate by visiting https://topekazoo.org/masterplan-hub/
📸s: Keeper Melissa
#endangeredanimals #endangeredspeciesday #sumatrantiger #tigertubtime #topekazoo #tigerglamourshots
Sumatran tiger glamour shots for Endangered Species Day! Not only are we proud to care for Thomas & Nisha (pictured) but the Topeka Zoo also provides care for Sumatran tigers in the wild by funding a Ranger in the Leusser region of Sumatra. This Ranger’s job is to protect the land from illegal activities while also educating locals on sustainable practices and aiding in decreasing human-animal conflict.
Currently, we are fundraising to further advance our care of this incredible species with the Tiger Trails & Den Academy campaign. This new exhibit is essential to continue building our legacy in providing care that goes above & beyond standards.
You can learn more or donate by visiting https://topekazoo.org/masterplan-hub/
📸s: Keeper Melissa
#endangeredanimals #endangeredspeciesday #sumatrantiger #tigertubtime #topekazoo #tigerglamourshots
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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.
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