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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!
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!
Step into a winter wonderland at Zoo Lights! Stroll through dazzling light displays, enjoy festive treats and seasonal activities, and make magical holiday memories with family and friends at the Topeka Zoo.
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.
Santa is stopping by the Topeka Zoo for a SWEET Holiday visit - before his big night!
Collaboration is key to conservation, and bringing together experts, students and wildlife enthusiasts helps advance our understanding of these fascinating reptiles and the challenges they face in the wild.
At the Topeka Zoo, we’re committed to enriching our community through wildlife conservation and education. We’re excited to work alongside Washburn University to support conservation efforts and inspire a deeper appreciation for the wildlife we share our world with.
Together, we’re making a difference for wildlife—one shell at a time! 🐢
Our smaller ostrich was given her name by her animal care team before voting began: Ducky!
And thanks to your votes, our larger ostrich now has a name, too: Petrie!
Thank you to everyone who cast a vote! Stay tuned for updates on when these two will venture out into the big yard. For now, sneak a peek of them hanging out behind the giraffes.
We'll see you at Boo at the Zoo tomorrow! 🎃👻
Known for their striking blue color, long lifespan, and fascinating ability to “feign death” when threatened, these beetles are popular exhibit animals. However, relying on wild-caught beetles is not a sustainable long-term solution.
Since 2021, our team has worked to develop reliable breeding methods, achieving its first successful pupation and adult emergence in October 2023. Since then, we have bred more than 70 beetles and successfully raised two generations, demonstrating that zoo-born beetles can reproduce.
Our team has also shared its methods with other zoos, including a husbandry guide developed by Joe Maloney to help animal care professionals care for and breed this species.
We are incredibly proud of our team's innovation and dedication to advancing animal care and building sustainable populations in human care!
Enjoy trick-or-treating while our animals get in on the fun with pumpkin enrichment! Thank you to Jarred White with Farmers Insurance for providing pumpkins for both weekends!
Zoo members get in free and can skip the admissions line with the Member Only Lane!
Check out the enrichment schedule and visit our Facebook page for event details. See you Saturday for costumes, candy, and spooky fun!
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible diversity of reptiles and amphibians and the important roles they play in their ecosystems.
From controlling pest populations to supporting healthy ecosystems, these animals are essential to the environments they call home. Yet, many species face threats from habitat loss, wildlife trafficking, and the exotic pet trade.
So, how can you help? Choose wildlife experiences that prioritize animal welfare, be an advocate against exotic pet trading, and support conservation efforts that protect natural habitats.
Protecting reptiles and amphibians starts with understanding their importance and making choices that support their survival.
Which reptile or amphibian is your favorite? 🦎 🐍 🐢 🐊
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Our Mission
is to enrich our community through wildlife conservation and education.
Learn Something Wild
Classes, camps and clubs for every age, from tiny explorers to grown-ups.
Ages 2 to 5 · Preschool Zoo Time
Grades K to 8 · Discovery Homeschool
School breaks and summer
Teens
Grades 5 to 12 · Eco Club
Grown-ups
Adult Camp
Schools and groups
Field trips · Scholarships
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