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