BREW AT THE ZOO IS BACK!
Your favorite Zoo event, Brew at the Zoo Presented by Kendall Construction is back! Try tons of local and domestic beers while partying like an animal with music, games, food trucks, and fun animal encounters! Save the planet: save water, drink beer! This fundraiser helps support Topeka Zoo conservation and education initiatives.
GAGE PARK FOUNDERS FEST
Join us for Gage Park Founder’s Fest, a two-day celebration of one of Topeka’s most treasured spaces! The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, Topeka Zoo, and Shawnee County Parks + Rec are throwing a two-day, family-friendly party in celebration of Gage Park.
Free admission to the zoo with a non perishable food item is sponsored by Kansas Gas Service and Schendel Lawn and Landscape!
STAY LATE, ROAM WILD
Every Wednesday in August, join us by staying late and roaming wild! See the zoo, beat the heat, all for our regular price of admission!
NIGHT OUT AT THE ZOO
Every Friday in August, join us for music, food trucks, AND MORE! Camp Cowabunga is grown ups only and ready for fun! $10 cover charge for admission. The last late night is August 29th, but we will be bringing it back October 3rd from 6:00 pm - 8:30pm!
The Topeka Zoo is heartbroken to announce the passing of giraffe, Liz. The Giraffe & Friends building will be closed today to the public, however the giraffe will still have access to their outdoor yards.
Liz (full name Elizabeth) was born August 21, 2018 here at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center to parents Hope & Sgt. Peppers. Her namesake was a very generous late supporter, Elizabeth Stratton. More than 1300 viewers tuned in to the live YouTube video of the birth, welcoming her into the world.
The Zoo is currently gathering more information- Liz passed last night at approximately 10 pm. We will share more in the upcoming week once pending results are in from Liz’s recent exam. We are very appreciative of any mindful comments or letters of support and would love to read any special memories of Liz that supporters want to highlight. Cards for staff can be dropped off in the Zoo's gift shop.
Giraffe feedings will resume Sunday, August 31.
Liz (full name Elizabeth) was born August 21, 2018 here at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center to parents Hope & Sgt. Peppers. Her namesake was a very generous late supporter, Elizabeth Stratton. More than 1300 viewers tuned in to the live YouTube video of the birth, welcoming her into the world.
The Zoo is currently gathering more information- Liz passed last night at approximately 10 pm. We will share more in the upcoming week once pending results are in from Liz’s recent exam. We are very appreciative of any mindful comments or letters of support and would love to read any special memories of Liz that supporters want to highlight. Cards for staff can be dropped off in the Zoo's gift shop.
Giraffe feedings will resume Sunday, August 31.
💗 Trunks up for Cora- it's still Asian Elephant Awareness Month! 🐘
Every day, Asian elephants are facing threats in the wild- poaching, habitat loss, and a devastating virus called EEHV (Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus) that can cause fatal hemorrhaging in young elephants. Each year, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center funds the cost of equipping and fielding a full-time Veterinarian in Sumatra, whose job is to travel between villages with elephants to treat them, take care of injuries or any other medical needs those elephants may have, and keep them healthy. In doing so, we protect the genetics that are passed between the population of wild elephants and the elephants under human care which then protects the future health of the species.
Each donation to the Zoo helps support our Conservation & Education initiatives. You can help by donating here: https://support.topekazoo.org/give/410899/#!/donation/checkout
#asianelephant #elephantconservation #asianelephantawareness #elephantlove
Every day, Asian elephants are facing threats in the wild- poaching, habitat loss, and a devastating virus called EEHV (Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus) that can cause fatal hemorrhaging in young elephants. Each year, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center funds the cost of equipping and fielding a full-time Veterinarian in Sumatra, whose job is to travel between villages with elephants to treat them, take care of injuries or any other medical needs those elephants may have, and keep them healthy. In doing so, we protect the genetics that are passed between the population of wild elephants and the elephants under human care which then protects the future health of the species.
Each donation to the Zoo helps support our Conservation & Education initiatives. You can help by donating here: https://support.topekazoo.org/give/410899/#!/donation/checkout
#asianelephant #elephantconservation #asianelephantawareness #elephantlove
Brew at the Zoo is just a calendar page away! 🐒🍻
HUGE THANKS to our wonderful sponsors for making this fundraiser & the fun times possible. Without them, we wouldn’t have the capability of pouring fresh brews or serving up delicious food.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS or learn more about Brew at the Zoo happening September 13 by visiting https://topekazoo.org/events/brew/
HUGE THANKS to our wonderful sponsors for making this fundraiser & the fun times possible. Without them, we wouldn’t have the capability of pouring fresh brews or serving up delicious food.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS or learn more about Brew at the Zoo happening September 13 by visiting https://topekazoo.org/events/brew/
Happy birthday to this HANDSOME Vision! 🦛
15 years ago, visitors during an evening 'Twilight Tour' were gifted with witnessing a very special occasion- hippopotamus Mara giving birth! Mara gave birth to a healthy boy, Vision (now lovingly nicknamed Tank) who charms every guest that walks into the Animal & Man building or sees him soaking up the sun in his outdoor pool. Melons are some of his favorite treats- his specially carved watermelon lasted all of 10 seconds before he fit the ENTIRE thing into his mouth for perfect smashing!
Once Vision reached the size and age of needing his own space, Mara was safely transferred to a new home and now resides at the Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii!
15 years ago, visitors during an evening 'Twilight Tour' were gifted with witnessing a very special occasion- hippopotamus Mara giving birth! Mara gave birth to a healthy boy, Vision (now lovingly nicknamed Tank) who charms every guest that walks into the Animal & Man building or sees him soaking up the sun in his outdoor pool. Melons are some of his favorite treats- his specially carved watermelon lasted all of 10 seconds before he fit the ENTIRE thing into his mouth for perfect smashing!
Once Vision reached the size and age of needing his own space, Mara was safely transferred to a new home and now resides at the Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii!
See news on our facebook page here.
2025 DATES
•Membership Only Events are in orange.
FREE DAYS:
- July 18th- 5pm-8pm.
- August 30th from 9am-3pm
January
- The zoo is open! 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with last admission at 4:30 pm
- Spring break camp enrollment opens - 20th
February
- The zoo is open!
- Friends Giving Society Brunch: Saturday, February 22
March
- Annual meeting for members - March 8th The meeting is in the Kay's Garden venue. We will meet at 1:00pm. Members can enter through the turtle gate to have direct access to the venue.
- Spring break camp March - 10-14
- Docent training March - 19-22
- World Water Day - March 22
- Members Only Giraffe feeding: Saturday, March 8 (1:30 p.m.)
- Wake & Learn- Animal Personalities at the Zoo: Friday, March 21 (8 – 9 a.m.)
April
- Kansas Ballet Performance - April 4-6
- Eggstravaganza - April 12
- Earth Day - April 19
- Roar and Pour - April 26
May
- KS Safe Kids - May 3
- Pollinator Palooza- Wildflower sale - May 10
- Endangered Species Day - May 17
- World Turtle Day - May 24
- Membership drive month – offer 10% off for new memberships
- Member Preview for Dinosaurs Alive! – Friday, May 23 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
- Wake & Learn - Dinos and their Topeka Zoo Relatives: Thursday, May 29 (8 – 9 a.m.)
June
- Oceans Day - June 7
- Rainforests Awareness Day - June 14
- Joel Sartore/Tiger Fundraiser - Day presentation + Evening Event - June 14
- Giraffe Day - June 21
- Member Morning – Saturday, June 14 (Gates open for members at 8 a.m.)
- Member Morning – Saturday, June 28 (Gates open for members at 8 a.m.)
July
- Global Tiger Day - July 26th
- Member Morning – Saturday, July 12 (Gates open for members at 8 a.m.)
- Member Morning – Saturday, July 26 (Gates open for members at 8 a.m.)
- Member Appreciation Night – Thursday, July 31 (5 – 7:30 p.m.)
August
- World Lion Day - Aug 2
- World Elephant Day - Aug 9
- World Orangutan Day - Aug 16
- World Painted Dog Day - Aug 23
- Gage Park Founder's Fest - Aug 30*
*Admission free with suggested non perishable food item. First 500 guests are sponsored by Kansas Gas Service. - Ballet Midwest - Wildly Creative Event - Aug 30
- Wake & Learn: Growing Green in the Heart of the Zoo: Saturday, August 9 (8 – 9 a.m.)
September
- Brew at the Zoo - Sept 13
- World Rivers Day - Sept 20
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)
October
- Chalktoberfest Event - Oct 11
- Chalk and Cheers - Oct 11 at 6 p.m.
- Boo at the Zoo - Oct - 18
- Boo at the zoo - Oct -25
- Boo at the Zoo (Member Only Lane) – Saturday, October 18 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
- Boo at the Zoo: (Member Only Lane) – Saturday, October 25 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
November
- Zoo Lights Begins - Nov 20
- Wake & Learn – Behind the Scenes of Zoo Lights: Tuesday, November 11 (8 a.m. – 9 a.m.)
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)
December
- Cookies with Claus - Dec 6
- Zoo Lights Closes - Dec 28
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)
- Cookies with Claus (Member Discount): Saturday, December 6 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
- Gift Membership Drive – Purchase the gift of year-round Zoo Membership!
Our Mission is to enrich our community through wildlife conservation and education.
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