Sept 19, 9am to 3pm: the herd is celebrating the 
Wildlife & Nature Festival. 
2026 Fall & Winter Camp registration will open September 1, 2026.
Topeka Zoo is excited to offer Fall and Winter Adventure Camps!
This camp is for children ages 6-12 (can be 5 if currently enrolled in kindergarten), and registration is on a DAILY basis—you can sign up for as many days as you’d like.
Camp runs from 9:00-3:00 and is held in the zoo's Gary Clarke Education Classroom. Each camp day will include a live animal education program, behind-the-scenes tour, crafts, games, and more! There is no stay-late option for fall or winter camp.
The cost is $40/student/day for FOTZ members and $45/student/day for non-members.
Capacity: 25 students/day
2026 Fall & Winter Camp Dates
Zoo-opoly
Don’t forget to collect $200 when you pass Go! Let’s merge wildlife and board game fun during this camp.
Besties for the Resties
Friendship bracelets, shared interests, and group fun: that’s what’s waiting for you at this camp. Let’s be thankful for each other and the animals that love to hang out with their besties!
Friends of the Night
We may be most active during the day, but during this camp, we’ll discover animals and areas of the world that come alive at night!
The Nutcracker: Dance/Movement
Break out your dancing shoes! Let’s explore movement in the animal kingdom and compare it to a classic winter story.
Bygone Beings
Don’t let bygones be bygones! During this camp, we’ll learn about animals from the past and how we can do our part to slow the threat of extinction.
Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
There’s no place I’d rather be than on a surfboard to the Zoo! Lilo and Stitch are excited to welcome you to another fun day of camp, where we’ll embrace the beach life.
Ancient Egypt
Pyramids, mummies, and sphinxes. Don’t forget the sand! In this camp, we’ll get a crash course in Egyptology and explore the role of animals in ancient Egyptian civilizations.
Down Under (Ground)
Let’s go down under the ground! Animals and plants live fascinating lives under our feet, and during this camp, we’ll break out our shovels and see what we find!
Ecosystem Engineers
Nature doesn’t need a degree in engineering to create structural masterpieces. We’ll explore animals and plants that construct engineering works of art and the human creations they inspired.
Ice Age
We’re not just talking about Sid the Sloth in this camp! We’ll travel back in time to explore the Ice Age, all from the warmth of our classroom!
Camp Details
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel your camp registration 15 or more days before the start date, the Zoo will refund the registration fee, except for $15 for single-day camp registrations and $30 for the week-long registrations. This fee is applied per child per camp you cancel. The Zoo will not refund any registration fees if cancellation occurs within 14 days of the start date. If space is still available, you may transfer your registration to another camp week for no additional fee. Please contact (785)368-9137 or education@topekazoo.org to cancel or questions.
Minimum registration per camp: The Topeka Zoo reserves the right to cancel any camp if the camp does not acquire at least five (5) registrations at least one week (seven days) prior to the camp date. If a cancellation occurs, full refunds for the specific camp cancelled will be issued.
CODE OF CONDUCT &
REMOVAL POLICY
A signed Behavior Contract is required for all students attending camp. Please review it with your child(ren) before registering for camp. If your child's registration in camp is revoked due to behavioral and/or non-compliance issues, then your ability to register for future camps may be forfeited for at least one calendar year from the date of the incident. The zoo reserves the right to extend this policy on a case-by-case basis.
KDHE Required Forms
The Topeka Zoo is a licensed School-Age Program through KDHE; as such, there are some forms we need returned before your child begins camp. These are kept on file for an entire calendar year–so you only need to fill them out once per camp year. These forms will be emailed to you at least two weeks prior to your first camp date, along with the camp letter which will explain all the logistics (drop-off, pick-up, what to bring, etc.).
Please contact the Education Department at 785-368-9137 or education@topekazoo.org with questions.
