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If you sing and want to have a fun night, grab some friends and head to the zoo for a night of caroling. We are still trying to fill some dates with entertainment between November 27th - December 30th. Please spread the word if you know anyone that would be interested! 🎶
The link to sign-up is ➡️https://www.picktime.com/Zoolights ... See more

A big thank you to our business partner, Silver Lake Bank, for presenting us with a check for $1,847.95. If you are a customer at Silver Lake Bank, did you know that you can have a Topeka Zoo debit card featuring one of our Sumatran Tigers, and each time you run it as credit, the bank donates .05 back to our zoo! This amount is the total that has been raised from December 2019 to August 2020 because of over 400 amazing members actively using it.

It doesn't cost you a thing! You get a cute card, and when you swipe it the bank donates money. Stop by any branch or visit their website for more information. ➡️ https://www.silverlakebank.com/consumer/additional-consumer-services. ... See more

LAST CALL for Zoo Lights sponsors! 🎄 This will be a magical experience like no other and a perfect new holiday tradition to add to the list. We are so thankful for the many community individuals and businesses that have played a significant role in this new exciting event.

Our sponsorship levels start at $500 all the way to having your name in ❄️LIGHTS❄️ at $10,000. If you have an interest, please reach out to Shelby Revelle for more information - shelbyr@fotz.org.

event info ➡️ https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/ ... See more

Calling all 501 students! As the only school district out on November 13th, come spend an exciting day at the zoo! Focusing on animal intelligence, this camp will feature a live animal presentation, behind-the-scenes tour, crafts, games, and more. Camp runs from 9:00-3:00 and is for children ages 6-12 (can be 5 if currently in kindergarten). 20 student maximum. For more information or to register, please call 785-368-9137 or visit our website here: https://topekazoo.org/explore/camps/winter-camp/ ... See more

Come visit us at Boo at the Zoo today! We are open 9am-3pm with treats. No tricks!😉 Make sure to get your tickets online to insure you can get in. Friends of the Zoo members also need tickets and they are still free. Click on the link below. Stumpy’s barbecue food truck will be in our parking lot as well, YUM! 😋 See you soon!🎃🎃

https://store.topekazoo.org/#/Admission ... See more

We are disheartened to share with you that we had to say goodbye to Avus the lion this morning. We celebrated Avus's 16th birthday just last week but he has been experiencing age related issues for some time. We had been able to manage these challenges until this week when we noticed a significant decline in his well-being. We did an exam and tried a new medication but did not see an improvement in his condition. As such, we had to make the difficult decision to humanely euthanize him.

Avus was an easy favorite to staff and guests alike. He had the most amazing eyes and a face-framing mane. He was very laid back - to the point that he let his daughter call all the shots when they played. He was known for pretending he didn't hear the keepers when it was time to go inside so he could get a few more minutes of sleep, his excitement about participating during training sessions, his love of cologne and taco seasoning scent enrichment, and for being a slightly messy eater. We'll miss you, bud.

Our staff enjoy reading your positive comments or sharing your favorite memories of Avus here. We will also be making a memorial donation in Avus's memory to an organization that works in African lion conservation. If you would like to contribute, please click the donate button.

📷: Wrylie Guffey ... See more

Know a kid who loves animals? Check out our winter break camps for students age 6-12 (can be 5 if currently in kindergarten). These exciting adventure camps include live animal presentations, behind-the-scenes tours, crafts, games, and more! We have several dates available in November and December and registration is on a daily basis. Maximum capacity of 20 students per day. For more information, or to register, please call 785-368-9137 or visit our website: https://topekazoo.org/explore/camps/winter-camp/ ... See more

We are SO excited about Zoo Lights!! There have been many volunteers, staff, and sponsors giving countless hours to prepare for this new holiday experience. Zoo Lights will begin on November 27th and be open every evening until December 30th, except Christmas Day. Tickets go on sale in November! ❄️

More information ➡️ https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/ ... See more