Topeka Zoo Membership

The best way to experience Topeka’s #1 Family Attraction!

Memberships

One of the most affordable ways to entertain your family year-round!

Give the Gift of

Membership

Looking for the perfect gift? A Topeka Zoo membership isn’t just a present, it’s a year of unforgettable experiences! Gift memberships offer unlimited zoo visits, exclusive member perks, and the joy of connecting with wildlife all year long. Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday, or just because, share the gift of adventure today!

NOTE - membership cards purchased online will NOT be mailed out automatically. If you would like your gift of membership to be mailed, please contact membership@topekazoo.org with the member’s name and mailing address.

  • Tier Description
  • Unlimited daily admission for one year from purchase date
  • Members only events, annual meeting and traveling exhibits
  • Discount off Food & Retail
  • Camp & Birthday Party Discount
  • Option to purchase discounted ticket to Zoo Lights
  • Discounts at participating AZA Zoos
  • Members only line during Boo at the Zoo
  • Two Souvenir Cups

Membership Cards NOTICE

Membership cards purchased online will NOT be mailed out automatically. On your first visit to the zoo, please ask Guest Engagement staff to print out your membership card or connect your card to our Topeka Zoo Guide app for a digital version. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact membership@topekazoo.org.

Friends Giving Society

Level up your Zoo experience!

By becoming a member of the Friends Giving Society, members are helping to ensure the vitality and excellence of the Topeka Zoo by contributing to the high-quality care of our animals and habitats, supporting educational experiences and our conservation and sustainability efforts at more of a philanthropic level.

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Friends Giving Society

Level up your Zoo experience!

By becoming a member of the Friends Giving Society, members are helping to ensure the vitality and excellence of the Topeka Zoo by contributing to the high-quality care of our animals and habitats, supporting educational experiences and our conservation and sustainability efforts at more of a philanthropic level.

  • Tier Description
  • Unlimited daily admission
    for one year from
    purchase date
  • All benefits from
    Family Premium membership
  • Complimentary guest passes
    for Zoo admission
  • Complimentary Zoo Lights tickets
  • Invitation to annual
    Friends Giving Society Breakfast
    at the Zoo with CEO

  • Bonus Experience

  • Tax Deductible Value
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  • FOTZ memberships are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
  • Members must present their membership card and a photo ID at the front gate for free admission.

If you have any additional questions about membership, please call Membership at 785-368-9180. Our membership office is open, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Current Members

Membership Card on your Phone

  • You can link your valid Topeka Zoo membership under the Settings section in the Zoo app. Just remember, when setting up your app profile, please make sure to use the same contact information as your Topeka Zoo membership to aid in verification. That information, plus your membership number located on your membership card, will allow your membership to synchronize automatically!
  • If you've lost your card, or are having difficulty locating your membership number, please contact  membership@topekazoo.org
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AZA Reciprocal Memberships

Your membership not only unlocks unlimited access to our Zoo, but you receive 50% on admission to zoos & aquariums that are on the reciprocal list. Zoos highlighted in green are free to the public.

FAQs

Common Questions Regarding Your Membership

Why do I have to show a photo ID when I use my membership card to enter the Zoo?

To prevent misuse of membership cards, we require the cardholder to present a photo ID when entering the zoo.

If you have any further questions, please call our reception office at (785) 368-9180. They are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Or email our Membership team at Membership@topekazoo.org.

If I forget to bring my membership card, can I still visit with zoo for free?

Yes. Simply present your photo ID to the ticket booth and our ticketing representative will verify your membership. Or download the app and carry it with you all the time!

If you have any further questions, please call our reception office at (785) 368-9180. They are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Or email our Membership team at Membership@topekazoo.org.

Can I replace a lost/stolen membership card?

If your membership card has been lost or stolen there is a $5.00 fee to order replacement cards. Please visit the Leopard Spot Gift Shop.

If you have any further questions, please call our reception office at (785) 368-9180. They are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Or email our Membership team at Membership@topekazoo.org.

Can my babysitter bring my children to the zoo?

Your babysitter may accompany your children IF you purchased the Family Premium or Friends Giving Society membership levels.This would then allow entry for your babysitter/guest and the children listed on your card.

If you have any further questions, please call our reception office at (785) 368-9180. They are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Or email our Membership team at Membership@topekazoo.org.

Can I bring additional guests to the zoo under my membership?

You may ONLY bring the family members listed on your card. The Family Premium, Zoo for Two, and Friends Giving Society memberships include admission for one or two non-designated guest(s) each visit. If you would like to bring additional guests to the zoo, you may purchase additional tickets.

If you have any further questions, please call our reception office at (785) 368-9180. They are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Or email our Membership team at Membership@topekazoo.org.

Is my membership good for a calendar year or a year from date of purchase?

Your Topeka Zoo membership permits unlimited admission to the Topeka Zoo during normal business hours for one year from date of purchase.

If you have any further questions, please call our reception office at (785) 368-9180. They are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Or email our Membership team at Membership@topekazoo.org.

May I bring a guest in place of a named cardholder?

All memberships are non-transferrable.

If you have any further questions, please call our reception office at (785) 368-9180. They are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Or email our Membership team at Membership@topekazoo.org.

I paid for admission to the zoo. Can I apply the cost towards a membership?

Yes! Your admission purchase can be applied to a membership purchase as long as the upgrade happens on the same day. Present your receipt to a guest engagement staff member. Only admission from the number of people on the membership will be applied.

If you have any further questions, please call our reception office at (785) 368-9180. They are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Or email our Membership team at Membership@topekazoo.org.

I’ve purchased my membership online. How do I receive my card?

In an effort to cut our reliance on plastics, cards will not be automatically printed and sent to memberships purchased online including gift memberships. Please download the Topeka Zoo Travel Guide Travel Guide - Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center for a digital membership card.  If you would still like a physical card, please use your temporary card on your receipt of purchase for your first visit and ask the guest engagement staff member to print off your card(s).

If you have any further questions, please call our reception office at (785) 368-9180. They are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Or email our Membership team at Membership@topekazoo.org.

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