🌹 🎁 LOVE THAT LEAVES A LEGACY 💐 🍫 🥰 Give a personalized Tiger Trail Brick this Valentine’s Day. 🐯 
Join the Topeka Zoo for Bee Mine Bingo this Valentine’s week. TWO sessions available: 18+ night on February 13 and Family Bingo on February 14.
2026 Spring Camp registration opens January 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM!
Single day camps as well as week-long camp options available. Click through for all the camp dates & registration details!
Members, join us on Friday, March 13th, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. for our first Wake & Learn of the year to learn more about Conservation!
Follow the yellow brick road to the Topeka Zoo! ✨ Don’t miss The Wizard of Oz performed live by Kansas Ballet — a magical, family-friendly show included with your Zoo admission. Join Dorothy and friends for an unforgettable journey this weekend!
Watch Topeka Zoo animals enjoy their own Easter egg hunt during Eggstravaganza on April 4, 2026! Included with admission, this event features enrichment eggs, keeper chats, and springtime fun. Check back soon for the full schedule!
Celebrate Earth Day at the Topeka Zoo on April 18, 2026! Enjoy hands-on activities, educational exhibits, and conservation fun for the whole family.
This year, Dalton has been chosen to participate in the Elephant Managers Association’s Leadership Cohort for 2026 (The Elephant Managers Association). Dalton was one of 12 individuals selected across North America to participate in this program. We’re very proud to have him on our team of staff providing care for African elephant, Tembo.
The program’s goal is to create a leadership support opportunity for active elephant managers who are current and future leaders.
Don’t squish this opportunity to symbolically name a cockroach - and feel a little less bugged by love this Valentine’s Day.
MORE INFO: https://topekazoo.org/valentines-day-at-the-topeka-zoo/
This Valentine’s Day, skip the predictable flowers and chocolates; instead, name a cockroach at the Topeka Zoo with a $10 donation. It’s the perfect mix of love, laughter, and a little mischief, all while supporting animal care and conservation.
What You Get:
• An official digital cockroach naming certificate—great for screenshots and framing.
• Unlimited bragging rights: “I named a cockroach after you!”
• A Valentine’s gift they won’t forget (for better or worse).
• The warm, fuzzy feeling of supporting animal care and conservation at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center.
Because nothing says “you’re unforgettable” quite like a roach named in your honor.
👉 Name your roach here:
https://topekazoo.org/valentines-day-at-the-topeka-zoo/
Our collection boxes are located behind the Concessions Stand in the parking lot—no need to enter the zoo.
Collection continues through January 15, 2026.
Help us reduce waste and make the season sustainable!
Registration for Spring, Summer, and Adult Camps will be going LIVE on Monday, January 19th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Each camp has its own theme and includes crafts, games, animal encounters, and more! For more information about camp themes, times, prices (including the member discount!), etc., please visit our website:
🐛 Youth Camps: https://topekazoo.org/education/camps/
🦋 Adult Camps: https://topekazoo.org/education/camps/adult-camps/
🌞 MULTIPLE Summer Camp Counselor positions are also open for application! If you or anyone you know is interested in working with kids, education, and spending your summer at the Zoo, please visit our website for application & position details: https://topekazoo.org/internships/
Beni, the Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman, is the Topeka Zoo’s newest resident in the Tropical Rainforest dome. At just about 13 inches in length, she’s the perfect size for finding hiding spots - you may not see her right away when looking into her habitat!
Beni is approximately 1 year old, and came to us from the Dallas Zoo. Keep following us on social media to see how she grows!
📸s: Keeper Caroline
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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