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.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Topeka Zoo on April 22 from 5:00–7:00pm during Girl Scout & About. Enjoy crafts, activities, and learning opportunities with fellow scouts. Advance registration required.
Shop native plants at the Topeka Zoo’s Annual Native Plant Sale, April 24–May 4 online and in person on May 9. Plants are $5 each, and proceeds support conservation.
Sip, stroll, and celebrate at Roar & Pour Wine Fest 2026! Enjoy wine tastings, live music, and local flavors during an unforgettable evening at the Topeka Zoo.
Members, join us on Wednesday, April 29th, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. to learn about the Japanese Garden.
Wednesday, April 22 from 5 pm - 7 pm is a special evening reserved for Girl Scouts to explore, craft, and learn at the Zoo. All this fun is included for a special price that's $2 less than regular Zoo admission, pre-registration required.
For more information, visit https://topekazoo.org/event-calendar/girl-scout-about/
Link to register (will prompt you to create or sign-in to a Zoo Education account): https://store.topekazoo.org/#/Education
Today the horticulture team, facilities crew, and team members of Shawnee County Parks + Recreation as well as the Shawnee County Weed Department aided in a controlled burning of multiple swales inside Gage Park and the Topeka Zoo.
"The grounds around the storm water collection pools and the 1,205-foot length of the drainage swale have each been seeded and reseeded in the past with native grass seeds. Those have responded well, but overgrowth of the native grasses results in them being too thick to allow enough moisture or light to promote new growth each year" explained Dennis Dinwiddie, conservation director. "So, we replicate the natural fires that occurred during the evolution of native grasses, by burning them each year or every other year, to take them down as mother nature used to do and allow for new growth to keep those areas healthy for pollinators and other wildlife."
Zoo staff celebrated with Gertie this past weekend with a delectable strawberry shortcake and decorating her yard in a 13 Going on 30 theme!
#thirtyflirtyandthriving #gertiethirtyandthriving
#egghunt #happyeaster #eggstravaganza
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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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