See the zoo in a whole new light with this after-hours summer tour. Enjoy exclusive access, behind-the-scenes stories, and a memorable evening of animal discovery.
Experience Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea at the Topeka Zoo this summer! Explore breathtaking sculptures made from ocean debris and discover how art can inspire action for our planet.
Adventure, learning, and wild memories await! Sign up for Topeka Zoo Adventure Camps — with sessions offered in spring, summer, and fall/winter. Click through for details and registration links!
Kick up your boots and celebrate under the stars at Boots & Bowties—where country charm meets conservation! Enjoy a night of music, great food, and community spirit, all in support of the Topeka Zoo’s mission.
Celebrate World Oceans Day at the Topeka Zoo on June 6, 2026! Discover how Kansas waterways connect to the world’s oceans and learn simple ways to protect our planet’s blue heart. Check back soon for full event details!
The kids usually have all the fun, but now it's your turn! Join us for a new and exciting camp experience for adults!
Starting May 18, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea arrives in Topeka, featuring breathtaking sculptures created entirely from ocean debris.
Each piece represents marine life impacted by plastic pollution and each tells a story which connects our everyday choices to the health of our planet.
You'll be able to explore these incredible works of art at five various locations across Topeka. Get ready to experience art with a purpose. More details coming soon.
Ever wonder what goes on behind closed gates at the Topeka Zoo? These intimate, staff-guided tours will take you along staff service roads, peek into some of the buildings behind-the-scenes and let you get a glimpse at what the Zoo atmosphere is like during the twilight hours.
Learn more and reserve your spot here: https://topekazoo.org/event-calendar/summer-night-tour/
After the first few weeks of nursing & development, Golden lion tamarin mothers pass off parenting duties to their male counterparts so that they may rest and recuperate. Baby-rearing is no easy matter, as Tamarins often give birth to twins (with triplets and quadruplets also being reported, although less common). Infant care is typically a whole-family matter, as older male offspring will also take turns carrying & caring for their younger siblings. All while mom continues to "regain her strength".
To all the moms out there - we hope you get to take a day for yourself, Tamarin style.
Happy Mother's Day!
The Topeka Zoo’s primate care team wanted to thank all who attended the birthday party for the four year old Bornean orangutan, born here on May 7, 2022. Zoo staff celebrated by giving the Orangutan troop lots of Bluey themed enrichment!
📸s: Keeper Anastasia
Shop our plant sale, celebrate Udara's birthday, feed a giraffe, and stop by our children's petting zoo for its opening weekend for the season. Still looking for a Mother's Day gift, or thinking of treating yourself? Stop by the gift shop for gifts perfect for nature/animal lovers or purchase a Friends of the Topeka Zoo membership to provide fun that lasts all year long!
Purchase a membership online here: https://topekazoo.org/membership/
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!
Our Mission
is to enrich our community through wildlife conservation and education.
BE THE DIFFERENCE.
When you become a business partner, you become a huge part of the success of the zoo AND the community! Join us today!
