Make your Zoo Lights visit extra special with a private igloo rental! Enjoy cozy seating, festive décor, and exclusive perks as you sip, snack, and soak in the sparkle of the season.
The kids usually have all the fun, but now it's your turn! Join us for a new and exciting camp experience for adults!
Join us on Monday, November 11, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. for our last Wake & Learn of the year, presented by Farmers Insurance – Jarred White.
Ring in the Holiday season with Zoo Lights Presented by Evergy, one of Topeka’s treasured holiday traditions returning for its sixth season.
Santa is stopping by the Topeka Zoo for a SWEET Holiday visit - before his big night!
Celebrate the New Year in style at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center with Toast at Ten, an exclusive cocktail event presented by SDG Architecture + Interiors, featuring a special plated dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, and a sparkling champagne toast at 10 PM.
Swap conference rooms for cozy igloos surrounded by twinkling lights and wildlife magic.
Perfect for client events, team celebrations, or end-of-year cheers.
🌟 Book your igloo today — dates are limited!
➡️ https://topekazoo.org/events/topeka-zoo-lights-around-the-world/private-igloo-rental/
(We hope everyone had a safe & fun Halloween!)
Check out our options for Fall/Winter camps & classes by visiting https://topekazoo.org/education/camps/winter-camp/
The Topeka Zoo is OPEN today from 9 am - 5 pm for anyone wanting to enjoy the sunshine with our animals before their evening plans.
Because they both have a hard shell, with a mushy interior.
Our Madagascar hissing cockroaches in Schendel's Bug Zoo have been munching away on their pumpkins, graciously donated by Jarred White Farmers Insurance Agent.
Experience the Zoo after hours and support wildlife conservation with every ticket.
✨ Because even the wild ones don’t wait until midnight.
Reserve your seat for this wildly elegant celebration: https://topekazoo.org/zoo-events/toast-at-ten/
See news on our facebook page here.
2025 DATES
•Membership Only Events are in orange.
September
- Brew at the Zoo - Sept 13
- World Rivers Day - Sept 27
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)
October
- 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 21
- 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 31
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights (discount codes will be emailed to members)
- Cookies with Claus (Member Discount): Saturday, December 6 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
- Gift Membership Drive – Purchase the gift of year-round Zoo Membership!
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!
Our Mission is to enrich our community through wildlife conservation and education.
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