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.
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!
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!
The Topeka Zoo is home to Picasso, a 30-year-old King Vulture.
Picasso is incredibly smart and loves training with his keepers. He’s also very curious about his surroundings and, as his keepers would say, a little nosy. You’ll often find him watching everything, and everyone around him.
King Vultures are found from Mexico to Argentina and stand out from other vultures with their striking red, orange and yellow coloring. All vultures play a vital role in their ecosystems by cleaning up carcasses and helping prevent the spread of disease.
Make plans to visit the Zoo, see Picasso in action, and celebrate International Vulture Day with us!
In just one week, we’re bringing the ’80s back with 70+ different drinks to try, food trucks, live music, a dunk tank, a Brew at the Zoo glass for every guest and so much more!
Break out your neon, grab your friends, and get ready to party like it’s 1985!
There’s only ONE WEEK left! Get your tickets today at https://topekazoo.org/zoo-events/brew-at-the-zoo/
Our mystery animal is getting a restyled home! It's the old tiger habitat.
A huge thank you to the Evergy Green Team for helping create a climbing structure for our newest resident. 🌳Thank you to KBS Constructors, our maintenance and horticulture teams as well as other staff members who have been hard at work updating and restyling the area.
Here's your next clue:
I may walk on the ground...or climb high above you.
Who do you think it is? Are you changing your guess? 👇 Drop your guess below!
The sisters arrived at the Topeka Zoo earlier this summer and live with their mother, Bria, who is the only known cheetah to have a C-section and successfully accept her cubs back after recovery.
Both girls are very smart, but they each have their own personality. Kuishi is the “jock” of the sisters, highly motivated by food and always ready for keeper interactions. Cheka is a little more easily distracted and likes to do things at her own pace. Despite their differences, both girls enjoy spending time together and can often be found grooming each other or lounging side by side.
Come celebrate with Cheka and Kuishi! 🎉
Haven’t met these beautiful sisters yet? Plan your visit today!
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! 👀
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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