Follow the yellow brick road to the Topeka Zoo! ✨ Don’t miss The Wizard of Oz performed live by Kansas Ballet — a magical, family-friendly show included with your Zoo admission. Join Dorothy and friends for an unforgettable journey this weekend!
2026 Spring Camp registration opens January 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM!
Single day camps as well as week-long camp options available. Click through for all the camp dates & registration details!
2026 Spring Camp registration opens January 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM!
Single day camps as well as week-long camp options available. Click through for all the camp dates & registration details!
Watch Topeka Zoo animals enjoy their own Easter egg hunt during Eggstravaganza on April 4, 2026! Included with admission, this event features enrichment eggs, keeper chats, and springtime fun. Check back soon for the full schedule!
The kids usually have all the fun, but now it's your turn! Join us for a new and exciting camp experience for adults!
Celebrate Earth Day at the Topeka Zoo on April 18, 2026! Enjoy hands-on activities, educational exhibits, and conservation fun for the whole family.
The Topeka Zoo is excited to introduce a species NEW to Topeka. The King vulture is part of nature's clean-up crew and plays a vital role in the ecosystem. Perhaps most known for their diet of carrion 🍽️☠️ these often-misunderstood creatures help stop the spread of disease by digesting carcasses that otherwise could expose us to illnesses such as the plague, anthrax infections, or brucellosis.
Even so, why the title of 'King'? Well, there are several theories on how the King vulture got its common name. Their native habitat range is from Argentina to Southern Mexico - one theory is that 'King' could derive from the Mayan legend that vultures are messengers between humans and the gods, similar to Lords or Kings. This legend made way for huge cultural significance of the bird to Central & South America.
Guests will be able to view this NEW species at the Tiger Trails & Den Academy, a NEW habitat set to open its doors & take flight this summer!
Learn more or donate to help make this habitat possible by visiting: https://topekazoo.org/tiger-trails/
Tickets are on sale NOW for Topeka Zoo's annual wine-tasting fundraiser, Roar & Pour! This 21+ event features delectable wine, delicious foods, live music & entertainment, a silent auction, and more!
Tickets purchased NOW until March 15th receive an Early Bird discount of $10 off per ticket. From March 15th - April 1st, the discount becomes $5 off per ticket. Tickets go to their regular prices on April 2nd, so secure yours early - V.I.P tickets sell especially fast at the discounted rate.
To learn more or purchase tickets visit: https://topekazoo.org/zoo-events/roarandpour/ 🐯🍷
EARLY BIRD DEALS:
Now until March 15 - $10 off each ticket
March 15 - April 1 - $5 off each ticket
Purchase your tickets now by visiting https://topekazoo.org/zoo-events/roarandpour/
The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center's Education Department has is now accepting submissions for its annual art and writing contests! The topic/theme is conservation - art or writing pieces can bring awareness to any conservation subject of the participants choice. Examples include highlighting an endangered species, encouraging recycling/sustainability, or Ocean and waterway awareness. Every participant receives FREE ADMISSION to Party for the Planet: An Earth Day Celebration, happening on April 18.
🌍 Age Categories Include:
- K - 2nd Grade
- 3rd - 5th Grade
- 6th - 8th Grade
- 9th - 12th Grade
- Adult
⭐Submissions MUST include Participant Name, Age Category, School (if applicable), and phone number to contact. ⭐
Each age category will have a writing contest and an art contest; one winner will be selected for each contest per age category. Submissions can be brought to the Zoo Gift Shop or turned in directly to the Education Department. Full contest details and requirements: https://topekazoo.org/education/competition/
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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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