About Us
Our Mission is to enrich our community through wildlife conservation and education.
We are committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome and valued by striving to create an environment that is as diverse as the wild spaces we are trying to protect.
Click to view our Strategic Plan and DEAI Initiatives.
CONTACT US
Topeka Zoo Main Office: 785-368-9180
Facility Rentals: 785-783-4264
635 SW Gage Blvd. | Topeka, KS 66606
Executive Leadership
Christina Castellano
Chief Executive Officer
Fawn Moser
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Shirley LLizo, VMD
Chief Veterinary Officer
Cynthia McCarvel
Chief Advancement Officer
Jessica Brown
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Miles
Chief Human Resources Officer
Wrylie Guffey
Animal Care Director
Kay Reece
Finance Director
Hunter Mangel
Education Director
Jason Wills
Facilities Director
Dennis Dinwiddie
Conservation Director
Team Leaders
Rick Knight
Horticulture & Grounds Manager
David Leathers
Seasonal Exhibits Manager
John Shamburg
Special Events Manager
Brea Schmidt
Media Manager
Sara McWilliams
Membership & Marketing Manager
Jess Molitor
Guest Engagement Manager
CJ Swiger
Guest Engagement Supervisor
Melinda Field
Private Events Manager
Morgan Edgett
Assistant Private Events Manager
Jim Guinotte
Private Events Supervisor
Carley Gonzalez
Animal Curator
Joe Maloney
Animal Curator
Shanna Simpson
Animal Curator
Kim Busey
Operations Coordinator
Board of Directors
Open, President
Pat Colley, Vice President
Shane Beavers, Treasurer
Jen LeClair, Secretary
Braxton Copley, Exec Committee
Dina Cox, Exec Committee
Dan Chavez
Holly Cobb
Ben Hart
Michelle Hoferer
Andrea Kaberline
John Koop
Deb Miller
Joleen Nuss
Ken Scott
