About US
Our Mission is to enrich our community through wildlife conservation and education.
We are committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome and valued by striving to create an environment that is as diverse as the wild spaces we are trying to protect.
Click to view our Strategic Plan and DEAI Initiatives.
CONTACT US
Topeka Zoo Main Office: 785-368-9180
Facility Rentals: 785-783-4264
635 SW Gage Blvd. | Topeka, KS 66606
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Executive Leadership

Brendan Wiley
Zoo Director & CEO

Fawn Moser
Director of Operations

Dennis Dinwiddie
Director of Conservation and Education

Dr. Shirley LLizo, VMD
Director of Animal Health

Cynthia McCarvel
Director of Development

Laura Hartley, CPA, CFE
Director of Finance
Team Leaders

Shanna Simpson
Animal Curator

Wrylie Guffey
Animal Curator & Elephant Manager

Rick Knight
Horticulture and Grounds Manager

Hunter Mangel
Education Program and Ambassador Animal Manager

Kay Reece
Finance and Benefits Manager

Taylor Miller
Private Events Supervisor

Adam Jenks
Zoo Lights Manager

Brea Schmidt
Guest Engagement Supervisor

Jess Molitor
Guest Engagement Supervisor

Dana George
Guest Engagement Supervisor

Joe Maloney
Animal Care Supervisor

Jason Wills
Maintenance Supervisor
Board of Directors
Fred Patton, President
Tim Resner, Vice President
Shane Beavers, Treasurer
Jen LeClair, Secretary
Dina Cox, Exec Committee
Kelly Kelsey, Exec Committee
Pat Colley, Exec Committee
Dan Chavez
Leland Spencer
Andrea Kaberline
Russ Klumpp
Drew Switzer
Braxton Copley
Rachelle Mathews
Spencer Duncan