Sept 19, 9am to 3pm: the herd is celebrating the 
Wildlife & Nature Festival. 
We're open Labor Day, September 7th! 9am to 5pm, last admission at 4:30 PM.
From May 24 – September 7, 2026, explore ALL SEVEN AZA-accredited Kansas zoos on one unforgettable wildlife road trip!
One of the Topeka Zoo’s most anticipated adults-only events is back! This year we’re turning the Zoo into the ultimate ’80s rock party.
Calling all young conservationists! EcoClub is a fun, hands-on program for students in grades 5-12 who are passionate about wildlife, nature, and making a difference. Click for meeting dates, registration, and program details.
Celebrate the connection between people, wildlife and the natural world through hands-on activities, educational experiences and opportunities for guests to take action for conservation.
The kids usually have all the fun, but now it's your turn! Join us for a new and exciting camp experience for adults!
Members, join us on Friday, October 9th, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. for Wake & Learn to learn about Creepy Crawlies (LIVE ANIMALS)!
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!
Discover the incredible journey monarch butterflies make through Kansas during their fall migration. Participants will learn about monarchs, then head into the prairie to catch, tag, and release butterflies as part of this hands-on conservation experience!
Classes are offered on multiple dates from September 23–October 2, from 5:30–7:30 PM, at the Topeka Zoo & Kansas Museum of History.
Ready to get outside and help with monarch conservation?
For more information and to register, visit: https://topekazoo.org/education/education-programs/monarch-butterfly-classes/
We're welcoming a new animal soon... but we're not telling you who just yet. 👀
Here's your first clue:
I prefer the quiet life and rarely travel with a crowd.
🔎 Who do you think is coming to the Zoo?
Drop your guess in the comments! Everyone who correctly guesses our mystery animal before Reveal Day will be entered to win a Family Four Pack of Zoo Lights tickets. 🎟️
We'll give you another clue soon. Good luck! 👀
— Gary K. Clarke, Topeka Zoo Director, 1963–1989
Could you imagine a world without these fascinating animals? Neither could we.
At the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, we work every day to care for the animals in our collection while helping our guests better understand the natural world.
Our conservation work extends beyond our habitats through programs that support threatened species, protect native wildlife, and encourage our community to make choices that benefit the environment.
Zoos help turn curiosity into action. A visit can be the beginning of learning about a species, discovering a conservation issue, or finding a way to make a difference.
This National Zoo Awareness Day, share your zoo story with us! Tell us about a favorite memory, share a photo, or let us know which animal has made an impact on you.
And if you’re looking to make a new zoo memory, we’ll be open on Labor Day, Monday, September 7!
#ZooAwarenessDay
Earlier this summer, we unveiled a new mural alongside our Washed Ashore sculptures, reminding us that even here in landlocked Kansas, our actions can impact the world’s oceans.
From Topeka, water travels through the Kansas, Missouri, and Mississippi Rivers before reaching the ocean. What we put into our environment can travel much farther than we realize.
Washed Ashore creates incredible sculptures from plastic pollution collected from beaches and coastlines. Our mural expands on that message, showing how the choices we make every day can affect wildlife both close to home and around the world.
There’s still time to explore the Washed Ashore sculptures throughout Topeka! See the two sculptures at the Zoo and discover the four additional sculptures around the city before the exhibit wraps up on September 13.
Visit our website for locations and more information. 🌊🐋https://topekazoo.org/washed-ashore/
What we throw away doesn’t simply go away.
Brew at the Zoo wouldn’t be possible without the incredible businesses and organizations that help bring this wild night to life. We’re giving a HUGE thank-you to our sponsors for helping us make this year’s Brew at the Zoo happen!
Their support is helping us bring the ultimate ’80s party to life, filled with ’80s music, beer samples, activities, and plenty of fun, all while supporting the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center!
We’re so grateful to have these amazing partners in our corner. We truly couldn’t do it without them! 💚 Kaw Valley Bank, Premier One, Kansas Gas Service, HF MIXING GROUP, DL Smith Electric, Fit Excavating, TRAK Roofing & Construction, LLC, Long Trucking, LLC, 2 Chefs Catering
Ready to party like it’s the ’80s? Grab your tickets today and join us for Brew at the Zoo! 🕺📼
https://topekazoo.org/zoo-events/brew-at-the-zoo/
Beni was rescued by US Fish & Wildlife Service when she was just a month old after being found inside a UPS package. She eventually joined the ambassador animal program at Dallas Zoo before arriving at Topeka Zoo last November.
While Beni has become more interested in training recently, she still has her moments when she’d rather do things her own way. One of her favorite ways to tell her keepers she’s not interested? Simply closing her eyes and pretending they aren’t there!
But don’t let her stubborn side fool you, Beni has made great progress with her training. She’s learned to walk on her crate and enjoys taking a dip in her pool!
Two years old and already quite the character! Come meet Beni and see her personality for yourself! 🐊
A special thank-you to one of Beni’s keepers, Caroline, for helping tell her story! 💚
See news on our facebook page here.
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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