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Jun 01, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026

Adventure, learning, and wild memories await! Sign up for Topeka Zoo Adventure Camps — with sessions offered in spring, summer, and fall/winter. Click through for details and registration links!

Jun 04, 2026

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.

Jun 05, 2026

Kick up your boots and celebrate under the stars at Boots & Bowties—where country charm meets conservation! Enjoy a night of music, great food, and community spirit, all in support of the Topeka Zoo’s mission.

Jun 13, 2026

Celebrate World Oceans Day at the Topeka Zoo on June 6, 2026! Discover how Kansas waterways connect to the world’s oceans and learn simple ways to protect our planet’s blue heart. Check back soon for full event details!

Jun 13, 2026

The kids usually have all the fun, but now it's your turn! Join us for a new and exciting camp experience for adults!

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🪼 Next stop for unveiling The Washed Ashore Project in Topeka is the NOTO Arts Center, today at 4:30 pm!

Join us and the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District as we unveil an immersive experience perfect for the summer - the NOTO Arts Center has been completely transformed into a space with jellyfish blooms and underwater vibes. 🪸

This display, commissioned by the Rotary Club of Topeka, carries a heavy message - what we discard as trash, no matter where we live, can end up in the Ocean and affect wildlife.
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Topeka Zoo18 hours ago
We’ll be kickin’ up lots of fun on June 5th with Boots & Bowties! 🤠

Get your tickets now at the link here https://store.topekazoo.org/#/SpecialEventsCategory/BBT (link also in our Instagram bio)

📻 Special thanks to Bradley J at 94.5 Country WIBW-FM for lending us his voice!
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Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo20 hours ago
What a rocking kickoff at Washburn University Memorial Union! 🐧

Thank you to everyone (including Mr. Ichabod himself!) who joined us for our first unveiling of Washed Ashore - Art to Save the Sea where we introduce Zorabelle the Rockhopper penguin; each statue from The Washed Ashore Project carries the message that what we ‘throw away’ doesn’t actually ‘go away’. 🚮

Next stop: NOTO Arts Center at NOTO Arts & Entertainment District tomorrow at 4:30 p.m.
Another powerful display is ready to be revealed. 🪼
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Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo1 day ago
Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo1 day ago
🐧 We’ll be waddling over to Washburn University Memorial Union today at 3 pm for a very special unveiling of their display from Washed Ashore - Art to Save the Sea.

Each piece from The Washed Ashore Project is made up entirely of ocean debris and reminds us how discarded waste, no matter where we live, affects global ocean wildlife and ecosystems. 🌊
Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo2 days ago
Five days. Five Topeka locations. 6 magnificent sculptures. One powerful message.

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea by the Washed Ashore Project is unveiling in Topeka this week, featuring incredible works of art made entirely from ocean debris. They're a reminder that our actions, no matter where we live, impact wildlife and the ecosystems around the World.

Follow along and join us as we unveil each piece across the community.

🌊 Where will you see it first?

#WashedAshoreTopeka

See news on our facebook page here.

BOO AT THE ZOO - PRESENTED BY FIT EXCAVATING

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!

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ZOO LIGHTS - Holidays around the world!

Ring in the Holiday season with Zoo Lights Presented by Evergy, one of Topeka’s treasured holiday traditions returning for its sixth season.

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RESERVE YOUR IGLOO - The COOLEST way to warm up!

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! 

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COOKIES WITH CLAUS - Family friendly fun!

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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