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

Fawn Moser
Director of Operations

Dennis Dinwiddie
Director of Conservation and Education

Dr. Shirley LLizo, VMD
Director of Animal Health

Jared Bednar
Director of Administration
and Creative

Cynthia McCarvel
Director of Development

Laura Hartley, CPA, CFE
Director of Finance
Team Leaders

Shanna Simpson
Animal Curator

Wrylie Guffey
Animal Curator

Rick Knight
Horticulture and Grounds Manager

Hunter Mangel
Education Program Manager

Kay Reece
Finance and HR Manager
Board of Directors
Fred Patton, President
Tim Resner, Vice President
Shane Beavers, Treasurer
Kelly Kelsey, Secretary
Dina Cox, Exec Committee
Jen LeClair, Exec Committee
Pat Colley, Past President
Drew Switzer
Dan Chavez
Jenny Morgison
Leland Spencer
Andrea Kaberline
Steve Briman
Russ Klumpp
Braxton Copley
Rachelle Mathews
Spencer Duncan