See the Zoo After Hours! Join us for a Summer Night Tour and experience the Zoo in a whole new light. Limited tickets available. 
Heat Advisory: 
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.
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.
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.
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!
We are saddened to share that our Trumpeter swan cygnet, which hatched only a few days ago, has passed away unexpectedly.
Though its time with us was brief, it brought joy to staff and guests alike.
Thank you for the compassion and support you continue to show the animals in our care and the dedicated staff who care for them every day. ❤️
This week will be HOT in Topeka. Due to an excessive heat advisory, today through Friday the Children's Petting Zoo will be closing at 1 pm to help keep the barn animals (and staff!) cool, safe, and hydrated. All other animals at the Zoo will be given access to their indoor, air-conditioned buildings, meaning some may not be viewable.
👉 To provide incentive to still stop by for a Zoo visit, we will provide a $2 discount on the days we are under a heat advisory (most of this week)!
🆒 There are air-conditioned buildings that guests are encouraged to use for heat breaks - this includes the Tropical Rainforest dome, which stays in the mid 70s!
💦 The Zoo also has plenty of water stations to refill reusable water bottles, which are allowed into the Zoo!
Don't let the heat deter you from having a day at the Zoo. Plan your visit now!
With Member Mornings, each Saturday throughout the month of July, gates will open at 8 am exclusively for Friends of the Zoo Members. Get here early, stroll the Zoo at your leisure, and see some of your favorites before the summer heat and crowds arrive.
Normal open hours are 9 am - 5 pm, last admission at 4:30 pm.
Don't miss out! Purchase/renew your membership NOW at the following link: https://topekazoo.org/membership/
Have you been lucky enough to see her yet? 👀 Was she in the open, or well camouflaged in the leaves in her pool? Let us know in the comments below. 👇
📸 1: Guest Engagement Manager Jess
📸 2 & 3: Keeper Brad
The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center is ecstatic to share that Trumpeter swans Miso (mother) & Silla (father) have hatched a baby, called a cygnet!
This is extremely special considering a few factors:
🦢 Mother Miso arrived at the Topeka Zoo just last year, having survived HPAI (commonly known as the bird flu). Her survival is a true testament to the tremendous amount of care she received at her previous facility, and we're very honored to be a part of her success story!
🦢 This is the first cygnet for the Zoo since 2019!
🦢 Father Silla had previously been a fantastic mate for his past mate, Sedna. After losing Sedna due to old age, it was a big deal to see him getting along and matching with his new companion, Miso. We know he will be a great, protective father for the pair's first baby!
The trumpeter swans typically are visible on the pond located next to Black Bear Woods, looking from the boardwalk or standing on the bridge connecting Black Bear Woods to the Children's Zoo. Be sure to look for the trio on your next visit!
🦢 Remember to follow us to stay up to date on all Zoo births and happenings!
In the prior week, we shared that her appetite had been worrisome. The Zoo's vet team decided to do an in-depth examination to evaluate her organ functions - specifically her kidneys given her diagnosis of renal disease over four years ago. After receiving blood results that eased concerns, and seeing a brief improvement of her appetite, the Topeka Zoo team was hopeful she was making a turn around. Unfortunately, she once again began refusing to eat, showing a decline in activity. After reviewing her quality of life, Zoo staff made the compassionate decision to humanely euthanize her this morning, June 25th. She was the oldest lion currently living in an Association of Zoos & Aquariums facility at the time of her passing.
"Asante" means "Thank you" in the African language of Swahili, with "Asante sana" meaning "Thank you very much". To everyone who has offered this lioness care, time, support, and love throughout her many years:
Asante sana. 🧡
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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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