LOVE THAT LEAVES A LEGACY 
Give a personalized Tiger Trail Brick this Valentine’s Day. 
Zoo members are invited to go behind the scenes and get hands-on creating enrichment items for Zoo animals. Learn how enrichment keeps animals curious and engaged in this relaxed, interactive experience.
Join the Topeka Zoo for Bee Mine Bingo this Valentine’s week. TWO sessions available: 18+ night on February 13 and Family Bingo on February 14.
2026 Spring Camp registration opens January 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM!
Single day camps as well as week-long camp options available. Click through for all the camp dates & registration details!
A one-day adventure where superheroes, pop culture, and wildlife collide. Explore comics, creators, cosplay, and the Zoo’s original superheroes in this first-of-its-kind event at the Topeka Zoo.
Members, join us on Friday, March 13th, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. for our first Wake & Learn of the year to learn more about Conservation!
Follow the yellow brick road to the Topeka Zoo! ✨ Don’t miss The Wizard of Oz performed live by Kansas Ballet — a magical, family-friendly show included with your Zoo admission. Join Dorothy and friends for an unforgettable journey this weekend!
NEW to the Zoo are Orchid mantids - a species of praying mantis aptly named for its resemblance to the orchid flower, which we also house at the Topeka Zoo!
Inside Schindel's Bug Zoo, the female Orchid mantis now on display is easy to spot - females are much larger and brighter than their male counterparts and have longer lifespans. While the Zoo houses both female and males, the males must be kept separate in an area behind-the-scenes. In proper human care, the average lifespan of an orchid mantis is about 5 - 9 months, with females typically outliving the males. If you aren't informed on mantis mating styles - giving that a google search may tell you more on why the females live longer. 💔
In nature, Orchid mantids are found in tropical Southeast Asia!
In 1976, Kansas schoolchildren across the state successfully petitioned to instate the honeybee as the Kansas State Insect by successfully collecting over 2,000 signatures. This passion upholds even today, as multiple schools within Shawnee County have partnered with the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center to plant pollinator gardens/Monarch Waystations on school properties. Students & faculty maintain these gardens on school properties to aid not only honeybees, but multiple species of pollinators.
🐝T hese partnerships are made possible by our community's willingness to participate- and we want to give a little back to our hive. From now until January 31, ANYONE can receive 10% off a new or renewed Topeka Zoo Membership using the code WeLoveKS2026.
Bee Mine Bingo takes place during Valentine's weekend! Friday, February 13 is Adult Night (18+) to provide a relaxed setting for couples AND singles. Each ticket includes an individual charcuterie box, non-alcoholic beverages, three basic bingo cards, and access to a cash bar.
Family Day Bingo (Saturday February 14) is friendly for all ages. Each ticket includes an individual brunch box, three basic bingo cards, and non-alcoholic beverages.
LEARN MORE at https://topekazoo.org/zoo-events/valentines-day-at-the-topeka-zoo/
The temps may be cold outside, but the tropical rainforest dome is kept around 75 degrees all year long. During these periods of lower attendance, animal care staff loves to allow our red-footed tortoise chances to roam the dome for additional exercise. This monitored walk also allows for enrichment for the birds housed in the dome, as they get to observe a new creature in their environment!
📸: Keeper Caroline
Stay warm & safe!
🎥: Keeper Madison B.
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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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