See the Zoo After Hours! Join us for a Summer Night Tour and experience the Zoo in a whole new light. Limited tickets available. 
From May 24 – September 7, 2026, explore ALL SEVEN AZA-accredited Kansas zoos on one unforgettable wildlife road trip!
Experience Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea at the Topeka Zoo this summer! Explore breathtaking sculptures made from ocean debris and discover how art can inspire action for our planet.
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.
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.
Details coming soon! Check back for more information about this upcoming Topeka Zoo event.
Members, Join us on Friday, August 14th, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. for Wake & Learn to talk about Tigers!
The kids usually have all the fun, but now it's your turn! Join us for a new and exciting camp experience for adults!
Representing Argentina: Gertie the llama, a species native to the country reigning as last year's champions!
And in Algeria's corner - the cheetahs, here to help bring the speed to their "home" team!
Comment who YOU think will score the first goal. 🥅
Over the last several days, Asante has not felt her best. As one of our most cherished residents, she is receiving close attention from our animal care and veterinary teams. Asante was previously diagnosed with renal disease, a condition that is common in aging cats, including lions.
The median lifespan for a lioness in human care is 16 years, with some reaching 20 years of age. In April, Asante celebrated an incredible milestone — her 22nd birthday — making her currently the oldest living lioness in an AZA-accredited zoo.
We know Asante holds a special place in our community, and we're sure she would appreciate hearing from her many fans. Please feel free to share your favorite memories, photos, or words of encouragement for Asante in the comments below. We look forward to sharing your well wishes with the team who cares for her each day.
📷s: Keeper Melissa, Animal Curator Shanna, Brea S.
💌 On Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., community members are invited to share memories, photos, letters, drawings, and tributes at the Cypress tree near the elephant habitat. Volunteers will be available throughout the day to assist with placing your remembrances.
🐘 For 50 years, Tembo inspired generations of Zoo guests with her gentle spirit and helped foster a deeper appreciation for elephants and wildlife conservation. Her impact on our community will be felt for years to come.
We look forward to gathering with all who loved Tembo to share stories, memories, and gratitude for a life so well lived. Please help us spread the word by sharing this invitation with others whose lives she touched. 💜
From 9 am - 3 pm, booths from a wide variety of agencies will be spread throughout the Zoo to raise awareness on Ocean life and ways to protect it.
Today, visitors can:
🦈 View the incredible display from Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
🎣 Sample delicious food from our fish fry, grilling near our main entrance
💦 Chat with exhibitors about water conservation
🎨 Create take home arts & crafts
This event is presented by our friends at Club Car Wash and INCLUDED with General Admission and free to attend for Friends of the Zoo Members. Expediate your entry into the event by pre-purchasing admission tickets online at https://store.topekazoo.org/#/Admission
Tag or send to someone you think could use a few cat naps in the sun! ☀️
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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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