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Topeka Zoo Enriching our community through wildlife conservation and education. Today, our Zoo features more than 300 animals amidst acres of native horticulture.

Located in the heart of Gage Park, the Topeka Zoo has been a favorite destination for kids and adults alike since the 1930s. As you enter the Zoo, your passport to adventure will take you on a journey to innovative animal exhibits – you can go on safari in Camp Cowabunga … enjoy the beautiful foliage of the tropics in the Tropical Rainforest … and interact with domestic animals in the popular Children’s Zoo. Come visit the new Kay McFarland Japanese Garden that features traditional koi ponds, lush landscaping, and exquisite architectural elements. Visit our website at www.topekazoo.org

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Our Tropical Rainforest has even more feathered friends to discover!Meet some of the other birds that call our rainfores...
10/15/2026

Our Tropical Rainforest has even more feathered friends to discover!

Meet some of the other birds that call our rainforest home, including the Scarlet Ibis, Nicobar Pigeon, Gray-necked Wood Rail, White-faced Whistling Ducks, and Temminck’s Tragopan.

Each species brings something unique to our tropical habitat. Think you can spot them all? Visit the Tropical Rainforest and let us know how many you find!

Teachers, it’s never too early to start planning your spring field trips!Bring learning to life with an educational adve...
10/14/2026

Teachers, it’s never too early to start planning your spring field trips!

Bring learning to life with an educational adventure at the Topeka Zoo! Our Education team offers a variety of themes to choose from and can even customize a program to fit your classroom’s needs.

Can’t make it to the Zoo? We can bring the learning to you with our Zoo2U program!

Spring dates fill up quickly, and availability is first-come, first-served. Reach out to our Education Department at [email protected] to start planning your program today!

Next stop on our rainforest tour: the Rainbow Lorikeets! While they don’t live inside our Tropical Rainforest, they’re j...
10/14/2026

Next stop on our rainforest tour: the Rainbow Lorikeets! While they don’t live inside our Tropical Rainforest, they’re just around the corner!

Our lorikeets have a new and improved aviary designed to keep them comfortable year-round. Previously, they were moved to a holding area during the winter months, but now they can stay in their home throughout the year! This change helps reduce stress for both the birds and their animal care team.

While the aviary isn’t open to guests just yet, you can still see and hear the lorikeets outside! They can’t wait to meet you in 2027!

Our Tropical Rainforest is home to more than just birds! Alongside our eight bird species, you’ll find Yellow-spotted Ri...
10/13/2026

Our Tropical Rainforest is home to more than just birds! Alongside our eight bird species, you’ll find Yellow-spotted River Turtles, a red-footed tortoise, a Black and White Tegu, and a Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman. And don’t forget to say hello to our Golden Lion Tamarins on your way out!

How many of these rainforest residents can you spot during your next visit?

10/12/2026

It’s World Rainforest Week!

Here at the Topeka Zoo, we have our very own tropical rainforest, home to more than 14 species of animals, including 8 species of birds!

In today’s video, we’re highlighting our Roseate Spoonbill, Violet Turaco, and White-cheeked Pintails. Keep an eye out this week as we introduce you to more of the amazing animals that call our Tropical Rainforest home!

Which rainforest resident is your favorite?

You’ll want to flip your phone for this one! It's Bat Appreciation Month! 🦇The Topeka Zoo is home to Indian Flying Foxes...
10/11/2026

You’ll want to flip your phone for this one!

It's Bat Appreciation Month! 🦇

The Topeka Zoo is home to Indian Flying Foxes, one of the largest bat species in the world, with wingspans reaching up to 5 feet!

Flying Foxes enjoy fruits like mangoes, bananas and papayas. As they eat, they help disperse seeds and pollen across long distances, making them important contributors to healthy ecosystems.

On your next visit, stop by the Rainforest and say hi to our Flying Foxes!

We know you’re all excited to meet these gals and Daisy would like you to know she has taken on the important responsibi...
10/10/2026

We know you’re all excited to meet these gals and Daisy would like you to know she has taken on the important responsibility of keeping an eye on them until they’re ready to join the yard.

Now time for the reveal!

The ostrich we’re calling “Big Bird” for now has feet measuring 9 inches long, while “Little Bird” has feet measuring 5 inches!

Check back next week to learn the names of these new arrivals!

Big wings, big journeys, and an important reminder: every bird counts! 🦢Today is World Migratory Bird Day, a chance to c...
10/10/2026

Big wings, big journeys, and an important reminder: every bird counts! 🦢

Today is World Migratory Bird Day, a chance to celebrate the birds that travel across vast distances and the habitats they depend on along the way.

Did you know that some trumpeter swans migrate between their breeding and wintering grounds, while others stay in the same general region year-round? No matter where they call home, protecting healthy wetlands is essential for swans and many other waterbirds.

This year’s theme, “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!”, reminds us that every bird sighting can help scientists better understand and protect bird populations.

Our trumpeter swans, Silla and Miso, are here to remind us that every bird counts!

Get your costumes ready and grab your pillowcases... it’s time for Boo at the Zoo, presented by FIT Excavating🎃Don’t for...
10/09/2026

Get your costumes ready and grab your pillowcases... it’s time for Boo at the Zoo, presented by FIT Excavating🎃

Don’t forget to renew your membership so you can make your way into the Member Fast Pass Lane!

We’ll see you October 24 & 31 for a day of trick-or-treating, costumes, and plenty of spooky fun!

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10/08/2026

Reed’s horns look a little different than other male pronghorns’. Do you know why?

Animal Curator Shanna has some insight into what makes Reed’s horns unique!

Make sure to come say hi to the pronghorn on your next visit!

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635 SW Gage Boulevard
Topeka, KS
66606

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+17853689180

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