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IT'S HERE: Sean Kenney's Animal Super Powers® made with LEGO® bricks
From echolocation to regenerating limbs—the animal kingdom is teeming with super powers! Join us on April 20th for Sean Kenney's Animal Super Powers® made with LEGO® bricks presented by Giant Communications!
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Some of our zoo residents have been bear-y active recently! 🐻
Now that the spring weather has become frequently warmer, your chances of seeing our two bears during your visit to the Topeka Zoo are greater!
You can view Sun bear Hoho by visiting Liana’s Forest. Sun bears are the smallest of all bear species- males weigh up to 150 lbs, which is about half the size of an American black bear. Sun bears are arboreal, meaning they love to climb & often rest in trees- a perfect adaptation considering they are native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
American black bear, Val, can sometimes be seen on her climber or roaming Hill’s Black Bear Woods. Black bears are endemic to a wide range across North America- living in dense forested areas. While they are America’s smallest bear species, they are twice the size of the Sun bear and have a much wider distribution.
We hope that during your visit you’re able to spot the differences between these two amazing species yourself! 🐻🌲
#dontworrybearhappy #blackbear #sunbear #bear #topekazoo
📸 1 & 2: Animal Curator Shanna
📸 3: Keeper Madison
📸 4: Brea S.
Now that the spring weather has become frequently warmer, your chances of seeing our two bears during your visit to the Topeka Zoo are greater!
You can view Sun bear Hoho by visiting Liana’s Forest. Sun bears are the smallest of all bear species- males weigh up to 150 lbs, which is about half the size of an American black bear. Sun bears are arboreal, meaning they love to climb & often rest in trees- a perfect adaptation considering they are native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
American black bear, Val, can sometimes be seen on her climber or roaming Hill’s Black Bear Woods. Black bears are endemic to a wide range across North America- living in dense forested areas. While they are America’s smallest bear species, they are twice the size of the Sun bear and have a much wider distribution.
We hope that during your visit you’re able to spot the differences between these two amazing species yourself! 🐻🌲
#dontworrybearhappy #blackbear #sunbear #bear #topekazoo
📸 1 & 2: Animal Curator Shanna
📸 3: Keeper Madison
📸 4: Brea S.
🌱 Calling all plant lovers! Our 2024 Native Plant Sale is almost here- and just in time for Mother’s Day!
The online pre-sale will be open from Friday, May 3rd at 12pm (noon) through Wednesday, May 8th at 12pm (noon). The in-person plant sale will be Saturday, May 11th from 8am until we sell out (or 2pm at the latest). Each plant is only $4 and all proceeds go toward pollinator conservation efforts.
Please visit https://native-plant-sale.square.site/ for more information on pick-up & pricing. Reach out to education@topekazoo.org or 785-368-9137 with any questions. 🌱
The online pre-sale will be open from Friday, May 3rd at 12pm (noon) through Wednesday, May 8th at 12pm (noon). The in-person plant sale will be Saturday, May 11th from 8am until we sell out (or 2pm at the latest). Each plant is only $4 and all proceeds go toward pollinator conservation efforts.
Please visit https://native-plant-sale.square.site/ for more information on pick-up & pricing. Reach out to education@topekazoo.org or 785-368-9137 with any questions. 🌱
Sean Kenney's Animal Super Powers® made with LEGO® bricks explores the evolutionary, biological, and environmental reasons for how animals adapt to their environments! Join us at the zoo to explore these amazing creations all summer long!
https://topekazoo.org/sean-kenneys-animal-super-powers/
Imagine Exhibitions
Sean Kenney's art with LEGO bricks
https://topekazoo.org/sean-kenneys-animal-super-powers/
Imagine Exhibitions
Sean Kenney's art with LEGO bricks
🍾🍾🍾 Join us for a champagne tour of the venue in Kay McFarland's Japanese Garden!
Join us on May 14th from 5:30pm – 7:30 pm for a tour of our stunning venue. Meet our professional on-site wedding coordinators, be inspired by our table designs, and learn more about our preferred partners.
Refreshments served. Free admission and no RSVP required.
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Join us on May 14th from 5:30pm – 7:30 pm for a tour of our stunning venue. Meet our professional on-site wedding coordinators, be inspired by our table designs, and learn more about our preferred partners.
Refreshments served. Free admission and no RSVP required.
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Wow, Topeka! You all showed up in full force for Roar and Pour Wine Fest last night, and we couldn't be more grateful. Despite the weather, your support and enthusiasm made the event a roaring success!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for braving the elements and joining us for an unforgettable evening of wine, food, and fun. We hope you made some wonderful memories that you'll cherish for years to come.
A special thank you to our presenting sponsors, Kaw Valley Bank and Kendall Construction Inc., for their generous support and partnership. Your commitment to our community and dedication to our cause are truly appreciated.
To all our supporters, vendors, and volunteers, thank you for helping us make Roar and Pour a night to remember. We couldn't do it without you!
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again at next year's Roar. Until then, cheers to the memories and our amazing community!! 🍷🦁
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for braving the elements and joining us for an unforgettable evening of wine, food, and fun. We hope you made some wonderful memories that you'll cherish for years to come.
A special thank you to our presenting sponsors, Kaw Valley Bank and Kendall Construction Inc., for their generous support and partnership. Your commitment to our community and dedication to our cause are truly appreciated.
To all our supporters, vendors, and volunteers, thank you for helping us make Roar and Pour a night to remember. We couldn't do it without you!
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again at next year's Roar. Until then, cheers to the memories and our amazing community!! 🍷🦁
🎉 The countdown is on! Roar and Pour Wine Fest presented by Kaw Valley Bank and Kendall Construction Inc. kicks off at 6:00 tonight, and we can't wait to see you there! We still have 96 tickets left for the event—will you be one of the lucky ones to join us for an unforgettable evening?
Remember, Roar is a vital fundraiser for the zoo. 🐾 The funds raised from this event are crucial for feeding and caring for the animals at our zoo. Your support tonight will help us reach our fundraising goal and make a real difference in the lives of our beloved animal residents.
Can't make it tonight but still want to help? You can still contribute by purchasing a ticket and bringing it to the Zoo after the event to pick up your special Roar and Pour tasting glass. Every ticket purchase counts towards our goal!
Don't miss out on the chance to be part of something special. Purchase your tickets now at https://store.topekazoo.org/#/SpecialEvents/RoarAndPour and let's make tonight a roaring success! 🍷🦁
Don't forget to see the amazing art that's up for auction and other unique auction items at: https://live.classy.org/register/roar-pour-wine-fest-presented-by-kaw-valley-bank-kendall-construction/e9eeadf6-4b93-4612-941f-c704c8ca898f
#RoarAndPour #Fundraiser #TopekaZoo
Remember, Roar is a vital fundraiser for the zoo. 🐾 The funds raised from this event are crucial for feeding and caring for the animals at our zoo. Your support tonight will help us reach our fundraising goal and make a real difference in the lives of our beloved animal residents.
Can't make it tonight but still want to help? You can still contribute by purchasing a ticket and bringing it to the Zoo after the event to pick up your special Roar and Pour tasting glass. Every ticket purchase counts towards our goal!
Don't miss out on the chance to be part of something special. Purchase your tickets now at https://store.topekazoo.org/#/SpecialEvents/RoarAndPour and let's make tonight a roaring success! 🍷🦁
Don't forget to see the amazing art that's up for auction and other unique auction items at: https://live.classy.org/register/roar-pour-wine-fest-presented-by-kaw-valley-bank-kendall-construction/e9eeadf6-4b93-4612-941f-c704c8ca898f
#RoarAndPour #Fundraiser #TopekaZoo
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2024 DATES
•Membership Only Events are in green.
January
- The zoo is open!
- Spring break camp enrollment opens - 15th
February
- The zoo is open!
- Annual Meeting - February 19, 2024. The meeting is in the Kay's Garden venue. We will meet at 12:30pm. Members can enter through the turtle gate to have direct access to the venue.
March
- Spring break camps - 11 - 15
- Docent Training - 19 - 22
- Members only giraffe feeding – Saturday, March 23
- Public early bird pricing for Roar and Pour
April
- Kansas Ballet Performance - 13 & 14
- Party for the Planet (Earth Day) - 20
- Roar and Pour - 27
- Public early bird pricing for Roar and Pour
- Special Exhibit – Member only preview – Thursday evening, April 18
- Special Exhibit Grand Opening – Saturday, April 20
- Coffee (juice) with Curators: 8 – 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 30
May
- Safe Kids Day at the Zoo - May 4
- Native Wildflower Sale - May 11
- Endangered Species Day - May 11
- Membership drive month – offer 10% off during month
- Member morning – open at 8 a.m., on Saturday, May 18
June
- Oceans Day - June 8
- Giraffe Day - June 15
- 20% off retail during the month
- Members only giraffe feeding – Saturday, June 8
July
- Global Tiger Day - July 27th
- Member morning – open at 8 a.m., Saturday – July 27
August
- World Lion Day - Aug 3
- World Elephant Day - Aug 10
- World Orangutan Day - Aug 17
- World Painted Dog Day - Aug 24
- 20% off café during the month
- Coffee (juice) with Curators: 8 – 9 a.m., Friday, August 9
- Early bird pricing for Brew at the Zoo
September
- Brew at the Zoo - Sept 14
- World Rivers Day - Sept 21
- Member appreciation night (evening) – Sept 25
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights Begins
October
- Gage Park Celebration Day - Oct 6
- Boo at the Zoo - Oct 19
- Boo at the Zoo - Oct 26
- Members only giraffe feeding – Saturday, October 5
- Members only lane for Boo
November
- Zoo Lights Begins - Nov 22
- Member mornings – open at 8 a.m., on Saturday, November 2
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights
December
- Zoo Lights closes - Dec 27
- Member pricing for Zoo Lights
Our Mission is to enrich our community through wildlife conservation and education.
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