A WORLD OF WONDER WHERE EVERY MOMENT SPARKS JOY

Topeka Zoo - Concept Presentation - Nov 17th 2023 - Reduced Concept B-7

My Air’s lush ecosystem houses species that soar through the air and dwell within the upper canopy of trees. Guests will encounter rainbow lorikeets from Australia and gibbons from Asia, as well as songbirds, owls and porcupines native to North America.

Topeka Zoo - Concept Presentation - Nov 17th 2023 - Reduced Concept B-5
My Play - wheelchair lily pad
My Play - structure

The Topeka Zoo is delighted to reintroduce the white-cheeked gibbon as a featured animal at My Air. These small but captivating apes are a joy to observe as they swing from tree to tree and engage in playful mimicry.

My Play - kids
My Play map

COMING SOON TO MY PLAY

PRAIRIE DOG

These won’t bark as you climb through and “pop out” of their bodies, they love it!

 

PRAIRIE DOG TUNNEL

My land is your land to tunnel through, burrow and pop up like a prairie dog in Kansas.

 

LOG PLAY & STEPPERS

Creating play through bog stilts and notched posts, strategically stepping to avoid falling into “lava” or “quick sand” — Do you remember that game?

 

HAMMOCKS

Hammock swings provide a quiet retreat for those in need of a more relaxed and sensory experience.

 

KILO THE KINGFISHER

A 23-foot bird named Kilo opens its wings to you, climb inside Kilo’s feathered body before climbing higher up to Kilo’s nest.

 

REED & LOG CLIMBER

Kilo’s wings provide shade while climbing through reeds of water plants and a jumble of logs for Kilo to perch on.

 

CHANNEL CATFISH

A thrilling experience to run around, climb through or jump on these fish as they swim past the kingfisher.

 

DRAGONFLY

Weeble to and fro on the back of a dragonfly as you fly low through the water darting past Kilo and catfish.

 

LILYPAD

Jump on this wobble pad swaying back and forth as if floating on the water in our play pond.

 

TURF

Only the best for our guests! Providing comfort and safety for safe knees and bottoms for a cushier landing.

 

SHADED DWELLING

Summer days will be cooler under the shade you provide for guest’s comfort, while joyful play surrounds you.

 

FUNCTIONALITY FENCING

Not only functional for My Play, providing a safe barrier around this area with one way in and out, allows for peace of mind.