Groups & Field Trips

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Important Info:

Tax Exempt/Payment Information
  • 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. 
Group Rate Policies
  • 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. 
General Zoo Policies
  • 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. 
Food/Drink

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.

Buses/Parking

Please use new group entry near the South Entrance. Enter from Zoo Pkwy.

 

BUSES WILL NOT FIT IN NORTH LOT.

Enjoy a day of education and fun at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center. The Zoo is easily walkable and accessible to groups of all ages. We offer plenty of spaces to meet and classroom experience.

  • Groups of 15 or more are eligible for group rates.
  • Must register 48 hours in advance of your trip.
  • Full admission must be paid before entering.
  • No outside food or drinks.
  • Lunches are available with advance notice.

BRING YOUR CREW TO THE ZOO!

Fill out a group form!

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Fill out a group discount form, email groups@topekazoo.org, or call
785-368-0172 to schedule your trip!