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.
Celebrate Safe Kids Day at the Zoo on May 2, 2026! Enjoy games, entertainment, and safety-themed fun while learning simple ways to keep kids safe and healthy.
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.
Experience Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea at the Topeka Zoo this summer! Explore breathtaking sculptures made from ocean debris and discover how art can inspire action for our planet.
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!
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.
Starting May 8 & 9, the Security Benefit Children's Zoo will be open Saturdays & Sundays from 9 am - 4:30 pm. The Children's Zoo is included with Zoo General Admission, with an additional cost of 50 cents to feed the goats and everyone's favorite llama, Gertie.
The Children's Zoo is a must-stop for many of our Friends of the Topeka Zoo members - we can't wait to greet members back to the barn!
Giraffe Feeding Schedule for May:
Saturdays - 11 am
Sundays - 1:30 pm
Feedings are limited to 30 minutes OR 100 feedings for the diet & health of our animals. We recommend arriving to the Giraffe & Friends barn as close to the feeding start time as possible to secure your spot in line.
💙 Giraffe feedings for the month of May have been FULLY SPONSORED by our friends at Silver Lake Bank , making them FREE to the public. We thank you for your support of our community and giraffe conservation. 🦒
We're excited to join hands with four other Topeka locations to host the Washed Ashore™ (Washed Ashore - Art to Save the Sea) traveling exhibit. With this exhibit comes 6 magnificent statues, created using discarded items gathered on America's shorelines.
Your goal? See if you can find all 6 statues across the 5 Topeka locations:
Topeka Zoo
Washburn University
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
NOTO Arts & Entertainment District
Kansas Children's Discovery Center
We thank all who attended Roar & Pour presented by Kendall Construction Inc. for a night of roaring laughter and lasting memories. 🍷🦁
#roarandpour2026 #topekazoo #roarandpour
Click here ➡️ https://native-plant-sale.square.site/s/shop to view and shop the full list of native plants that are available for purchase, benefiting the Zoo's Conservation & Education departments.
Online pre-orders can be picked up by the South Admission Gate from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Friday, May 8th or in front of the South parking lot from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 9th. Orders MUST be picked up by 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 9th.
🌻 The in-person portion of the plant sale will take place on Saturday, May 9th from 8 am - 2 pm latest or until sell-out.
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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