BRING YOUR CREW TO THE ZOO!

• School/ Tax Exempt Groups MUST present a current copy of their tax-exempt form at the time of payment. Without this form, we will be unable process a transaction that is tax exempt. 
• Form of payment must be a credit/debit card or check that has the organization’s name and is issued directly to the organization. Cash, personal credit/debit cards, or personal checks will NOT be accepted for tax-exempt transactions. P.T.O credit/debit cards or checks cannot be accepted for tax-exempt, even if the card states the school’s name. 

Shawnee County Schools 

• Adults - $3.00 per person + tax
• Seniors (65+) -  $3.00 per person + tax
• Children (3-12) - $3.00 per person + tax
• Children (2 & Under) - Free

Non-Shawnee County Schools 

• Adults - $5.00 per person + tax
• Seniors (65+) -  $5.00 per person + tax
• Children (3-12) - $5.00 per person + tax
• Children (2 & Under) - Free

All Other Groups 

• Adults - $8.25 per person + tax
• Seniors (65+) -  $7.25 per person + tax
• Children (3-12) - $6.75 per person + tax
• Children (2 & Under) - Free

• To receive a group rate, group must include at least 15 attendees.  

• Payment must be under 1 transaction; individuals in the group cannot receive a group rate if they are paying separately. This includes extra parents/caregivers attending field trips. 
• Large organizations such as school groups, daycares, senior living facilities, etc. must pre-register at least 48 hours in advance so that we may avoid over-scheduling. 

• This is our animals’ home, and we ask that guests be respectful. Groups that cannot respect the animals or are caught crossing barriers will be asked to leave immediately with no refund. 
• There are designated areas within the zoo for schools/organizations to eat on grounds. School lunches can be stored inside our South Admissions/Group Entry if required. We ask that teachers and caregivers monitor the students with their food and trash cleanup.
• Admission gives guests entry into the zoo for the entire day- if a group must leave and would like to re-enter the zoo, simply show your receipt or stamp upon re-entry. 

Sunflower Café and Grill will offer the following:

• $6.00 -Kid Lunch- Choice of Grilled Cheese, Hot Dog or PBJ, comes with Animal Cracker and a Kid Bottled Water
• $1.00 – Popcorn
• $1.00- Blue Bell Ice Cream Sandwich, Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bar, or a Crunch Bar.

Please contact Dana George at 785-368-0172 or dgeorge@topekazoo.org

Request should be made 10 days in advance of your field trip.

Please use new group entry near the South Entrance. 

• Parking: The Zoo has changed a bit over the last year. Make sure you know where to drop off, park, & check-in for your trip!

• Upon arrival at the Zoo, please enter the South Lot, located off Munn Memorial Drive.
• Drive through the lot until you reach the first street.
• There will be a designated drop-off area close to the Group Entrance, where you can drop off your group.
• Continue to follow the road until you reach Zoo Parkway Drive, where you can exit.

• For bus parking, please park in the designated lot near the Main Zoo Entrance. Do not attempt to enter the North Lot as buses are too large to fit. After dropping off your group, groups will be checked in at the Group Entrance.

BUSES WILL NOT FIT IN NORTH LOT.