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!🎃🎃

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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.

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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

Today is Hoho’s 31st birthday!🥳 Hoho is the second oldest Malayan Sun Bear in North America and we are so lucky to get to work with him everyday. We think he had a💥blast💥 at his party.😍🤩 Happy birthday, Hoho!🎁 ... See more

While you’re making your way to Boo at the Zoo, stop by Vikings Grille in our parking lot for a delicious lunch!😋 Vikings Grille

https://vikingsgrille.com/food-truck-menu/

We are already having so much fun at the first Boo at the Zoo!👻 Make sure to pre-purchase your tickets so we can guarantee you will get in. Friends of The Zoo (FOTZ) members will still need a ticket to get in but it’s still free.😃 Don’t forget we have scheduled special animal enrichment today as well. 🎃 #booatthezoo

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We are LIVE for our Tigers 2nd birthday party and our Lions 16th birthday party!🥳🥳