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!
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!
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!
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.
There's still time - come out and join us for Topeka ZooVerse, a pop culture festival taking place TODAY until 4 pm! Check out our amazing vendors, collectibles, and cosplayers (including some of your favorite princesses & other characters!) that will be here to show off their costumes, connect with fans, or sell their craft goods.
TICKET PRICES:
$15 for Adult Heroes (13 & Up)
$10 for Young Heroes (12 & Under)
$10 for Senior Heroes (65 & Up)
We also have a COSPLAY CONTEST taking place at 2:00 pm, inside the Security Benefit Pavillion across from Sunflower's Cafe.
Hint: you’ll definitely need to zoom in!
📸: Keeper Caroline
The Topeka Zoo & surrounding Gage Park have always been a popular destination for community members during spring break. Know before you go - check out the keeper chats and giraffe feedings we have lined up for the week of March 14 - 22.
Spring break admission lines can be daunting - expediate your entry by pre-purchasing your tickets 🎟️ or by ensuring your Zoo membership is up to date/renewed before your visit. 🙈
Pre-purchase general admission tickets here: https://store.topekazoo.org/#/Admission
Purchase a membership at: https://topekazoo.org/membership/
🦒 The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center is Open Daily from 9 am - 5 pm, with last admission at 4:30 pm
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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