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!
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!
The kids usually have all the fun, but now it's your turn! Join us for a new and exciting camp experience for adults!
Celebrate Earth Day at the Topeka Zoo on April 18, 2026! Enjoy hands-on activities, educational exhibits, and conservation fun for the whole family.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Topeka Zoo on April 22 from 5:00–7:00pm during Girl Scout & About. Enjoy crafts, activities, and learning opportunities with fellow scouts. Advance registration required.
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.
Over the week, those attending spring break camp at the Zoo have learned quite a bit about wildlife, different ecosystems, and why they are each significant. This included a trip to the Bug Zoo for a chat with Keeper Brad about insects and arachnids, and the vital roles they play for our planet. We think he may have inspired a future entomologist or two! 🪲
At the beginning of the week, campers made handprints in the Animal & Man building and left them to dry. This morning, we asked the campers to write in their answers on why they feel wetlands & wildlife are important, as they correlate with new displays in the building! Their answers give us hope for future generations of conservationists and scientists - we encourage anyone visiting the Zoo to stop and give them a read.
We're proud to recognize Dené Mosier, Christina Castellano, Fred Patton, and Tim Laurent with a 2026 Award of Excellence for their work improving Gage Park. The award will be formally presented at Annual Meeting.
topekapartnership.com/annual-meeting-2026/
Saturday's weather was perfect to kickstart Spring Break in the Security Benefit's Children Zoo. While the past few days have been less-than-ideal temperatures, today through the end of the week is forecasted to be excellent weather for the Children's Zoo to be open. Once temperatures reach at least 50 degrees during the day, the Children's Zoo can be open until 3 pm!
The rest of the Topeka Zoo is OPEN DAILY from 9 am - 5 pm, with last admission being sold at 4:30 pm.
For these animals, wearing green isn't just a holiday fashion choice. It's a way of survival! Green is the color of a lot of surroundings in a forest, grassland, marsh, or tropical environment. Blending in comes with perks - smaller creatures can hide easily from predators, and predators can better ambush their prey. In a way, being green (in a variety of shades) is an adaptation that provides better chances at winning nature's high-risk game of hide and seek.
For the month of March, the Topeka Zoo is offering 10% off ALL levels of Friends of the Zoo Memberships. Don't miss your shot at these amazing beneftis:
🏀 Entry to the Zoo all year long
🏀 Discounts on camps, birthday parties, and private rentals
🏀 Discounts on food and retail
🏀 Admission discounts at reciprocal Zoos across the nation
🏀 Invitations to member-only events and exhibit previews
Learn more or purchase your membership now at www.topekazoo.org/membership
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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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