See the Zoo After Hours! Join us for a Summer Night Tour and experience the Zoo in a whole new light. Limited tickets available. 
From May 24 – September 7, 2026, explore ALL SEVEN AZA-accredited Kansas zoos on one unforgettable wildlife road trip!
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.
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.
Friends of the Topeka Zoo Members can beat the summer heat and enjoy an extra hour at the Zoo during Member Mornings every Saturday in July.
Details coming soon! Check back for more information about this upcoming Topeka Zoo event.
Members, Join us on Friday, August 14th, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. for Wake & Learn to talk about Tigers!
The kids usually have all the fun, but now it's your turn! Join us for a new and exciting camp experience for adults!
Each year, conservation enthusiasts around the globe use this month to do their best to reduce waste by changing habits to cut back on the single-use plastic. 🥤
It's the perfect month to visit the inspiring displays of The Washed Ashore Project located at FIVE magnificent Topeka attractions, including the Topeka Zoo. Washed Ashore brings visitors face-to-face with items that have washed up on shorelines, after polluting our waterways. It's eye-opening, thought provoking, and intriguing. Beached items were collected by volunteers, sanitized, and used to make magnificent pieces of art representing the ocean life that pollution affects.
📅 Displays in Topeka Now - September 17
Participate in plastic-free July. Make an impact. Click the following to learn more about Washed Ashore and where you can find the art in Topeka here: https://topekazoo.org/washed-ashore/
NOTO Arts & Entertainment District
Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Washburn University
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Our animal residents celebrated the Fourth of July the best way they know how...with festive enrichment! ❤️🤍💙
From patriotic treats to star-spangled toys and colorful surprises, every enrichment item is thoughtfully designed by our animal care team to encourage natural behavior, provide mental stimulation, and keep our animals active, all while adding a little holiday spirit!
Who do you think went straight for the treats? Share your thoughts in the comments!
We hope your holiday was as fun as theirs!
Sunflower's Cafe loves providing Topeka Zoo visitors with inexpensive, FRESH and delicious food while remaining conservation friendly.
Take a break and have a meal with us during your next Zoo trip!
🍽🌻 Sunflower's Cafe is Open 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Topeka Zoo is OPEN today from 9 am - 5 pm. Come join us before your evening plans to watch some of your favorite Zoo animals receive patriotic themed enrichment & ice treats.
🌟 Friendly reminder that the Topeka Zoo is thankful for our military service members every day of the year, and to show that appreciation we offer $1 off every ticket of those who provide a military issued I.D. (active members, veterans, and military dependents). Military members also qualify for a discount of $5 off any basic level membership. Discount only applicable to in-person purchases.
Click here for more military discount information: https://topekazoo.org/visit-the-topeka-zoo/zoo-access-for-all/
Follow our page to keep up with all the summer fun happening at the Zoo!
⚽ Kicking it with themed enrichment, some of the animals really "got into" rooting for the teams representing their native habitat range. The excitement is building as the next set of matches kick off!
Who will you be cheering on this weekend? Comment below!
🦒Which part of their Zoo adventure looked most exciting to you? 🐯
Explore our website (www.topekazoo.org) to plan your own adventure!
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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!
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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