Sept 19, 9am to 3pm: the herd is celebrating the 
Wildlife & Nature Festival. 
LEARN MORE and plan your visit! 🐆
Hours are 9 AM - 5 PM daily.
Early Closing Sept. 12: The Zoo will close at 1:00 PM, with last admission at 12:30 PM, as we prepare for Brew at the Zoo.
Santa is stopping by the Topeka Zoo for a sweet holiday visit—before his big night! Join us for a magical morning filled with cookie decorating, hot cocoa, festive crafts, giraffe feeding, storytime, music, and a special photo opportunity with Santa himself. Don’t miss the candy cane hunt and all the merry moments that make this holiday tradition a favorite for families year after year.
Calling All Young Conservationists!
Grades 5–12 • Meets 2X a month • Begins Sept. 1
One Day. One Ticket. Endless Summer Fun.
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Six larger-than-life marine sculptures made entirely from plastic debris, bringing a global conservation message to Topeka.
Enjoy an evening of wine tasting, live music, and animal encounters.
Saturday,
April 25
A one-day collision of pop culture, cosplay, and wildlife, only at the Topeka Zoo.
Saturday March 7th
Celebrate Valentine’s with bingo, prizes, and a little chaos. Join us Feb 13 (Adults) or Feb 14 (Family) PLUS a cockroach-naming gift they’ll never forget.
Enjoy Zoo Lights in cozy comfort with a private igloo experience.
Starting on October 2nd, your support will help with animal care, enriching our habitats, and providing unforgettable experiences for our community.
