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EARLY BIRD TICKETS: Roar and Pour

Early bird gets the.... wine? 🍷
Get ready to sip, savor, and support! 🍷🐾 The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center is thrilled to announce the return of the Roar & Pour Wine Fest presented by Kaw Valley Bank and Kendall Construction on April 27th. 🎉 Don't miss out on the early bird ticket discount going on NOW and get $5 off your tickets!

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COMING SOON: Sean Kenney's Animal Super Powers® made with LEGO® bricks

From echolocation to regenerating limbs—the animal kingdom is teeming with super powers! Join us on April 20th for Sean Kenney's Animal Super Powers® made with LEGO® bricks presented by Giant Communications!

LEARN MORE HERE

 

 

Jason's Deli Fundraiser

Enjoy lunch or dinner at Jason’s Deli while supporting your Topeka Zoo on April 1st, 10am - 8pm.  25% of sales will be donated to the Zoo. For your purchase to count towards the fundraiser, you must mention the Topeka Zoo or present the flier when placing your order.

This is for dine-in, carryout or curbside orders only.  Delivers orders do not apply. Learn more on Facebook.

 

 

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Topeka Zoo Travel Guide has over 100 different animals and points of interest to explore
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Find out more here or search "Topeka Zoo App" in the app store today

Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo2 days ago
We’re feelin’ lucky 🍀 that three-banded armadillo Erin has been on this planet for 21 years! We’ll count this as her birthday jig. 💃

#armadillo #dillodance #birthdaydance #feelinglucky #topekazoo
Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo2 days ago
🐻 VAL ALERT! 🐻

Look who made an appearance just in time for the end of Spring Break! Black bear Val seems to be getting closer and closer to coming out of torpor- a metabolic process many mammals go through during the cold winter months.

Commonly mistaken for hibernation, torpor is when an animal drastically reduces their activity & slows their heart rate to conserve energy. The main difference between torpor and hibernation is that during torpor, an animal is still alert enough to wake up in case of a threat or if the need for food or resources arises.

Val has begun to stir and poke her head out of her den more frequently, so be on the lookout in Hill’s Black Bear Woods when you come visit!

📸: Zoo Member Grant
Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo3 days ago
Udara and Rudy are having a bit of a #SleepySaturday. 🥱🦧

Come see the mother-daughter duo inside our Liana’s Forest! Be warned however- the yawning may be passed on to you! 🥱

📸: Keepers Ashley & Megan

#borneanorangutan #orangutans #babyorangutan #zooborns #topekazoo #cuteanimal
Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo4 days ago
PERFORMERS, FOOD, WINE, AND A GREAT TIME! 🍷🎩🎶

What more could you ask for? Get your early bird tickets TODAY for Roar & Pour Wine Fest Presented by Kaw Valley Bank and Kendall Construction Inc.! Tastings from 16 wineries, 12 food sampling vendors and multiple musical acts set-up throughout the zoo!

We've got an incredible lineup, including Kansas artist April Lemon with More Than Lemons. Observe the art of glass blowing. Don't miss the Dingus Showcase, featuring a juggling and magic performance that will leave you in awe. We'll also have live music from the Sunflower Fiddlers, Bradford Hoopes, Nate in the Evening, and Wyndi Nights ft. Lonesome John. Plus, be sure to check out the permanent jewelry stand by Finely Linked, and our amazing Henna Artist V. Heiland.

Visit https://store.topekazoo.org/#/SpecialEvents/RoarAndPour to get your early bird tickets or visit topekazoo.org/roarandpour to learn more!
Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo4 days ago
Can you feel the 💕love 💕 this spring break?

Many of our guests have likely noticed- Sumatran tigers Thomas and Nisha have been together off-and-on throughout the week in an attempt for breeding under the recommendation of the Tiger SSP (Species Survival Plan).

“Lots of guests saw the tigers this week!” Says Animal Curator Shanna. “We got to talk to and educate several of them. It was so fun!”

Tigers are solitary animals, meaning they do not often interact with others of their species. Tigers see each other as a competition of resources, and an introduction at the wrong time can lead to aggression.

Our carnivore team has done an excellent job monitoring Nisha & Thomas, and observing behaviors that show when it is the proper time to put them together. 💕🐯

#canyoufeelthelovetonight #sumatrantiger #tiger #tigers #tigerlove #topekazoo #savinganimalsfromextinction
Topeka Zoo
Topeka Zoo6 days ago
Did you know March is National Reading Month?📖🙈

Today, we had a special guest from Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library host a reading session inside the Ross Family Pavillion! Our Patas monkeys also enjoyed special enrichment from our visitor in the form of looking at picture books.

If you want to check-out fascinating books about animals or learn how you can check-out free passes to visit the Topeka Zoo using your Library Card, visit the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library or their website!

📖 https://tscpl.org/

📸: Kim B & Caleb S.

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2024 DATES

•Membership Only Events are in green.

January

  • The zoo is open!
  • Spring break camp enrollment opens - 15th

February

  • The zoo is open!
  • Annual Meeting - February 19, 2024. The meeting is in the Kay's Garden venue. We will meet at 12:30pm. Members can enter through the turtle gate to have direct access to the venue.

March

  • Spring break camps - 11 - 15
  • Docent Training - 19 - 22
  • Members only giraffe feeding – Saturday, March 23 
  • Public early bird pricing for Roar and Pour

April

  • Kansas Ballet Performance - 13 & 14
  • Party for the Planet (Earth Day) - 20
  • Roar and Pour - 27
  • Public early bird pricing for Roar and Pour
  • Special Exhibit – Member only preview – Thursday evening, April 18
  • Special Exhibit Grand Opening – Saturday, April 20   
  • Coffee (juice) with Curators: 8 – 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 30 

May

  • KS Safe Kids - April 4
  • Native Wildflower Sale - May 11
  • Endangered Species Day - May 11
  • Membership drive month – offer 10% off during month 
  • Member morning – open at 8 a.m., on Saturday, May 18 

June

  • Oceans Day - June 8
  • Giraffe Day - June 15
  • 20% off retail during the month  
  • Members only giraffe feeding – Saturday, June 8 

July

  • Global Tiger Day - July 27th
  • Member morning – open at 8 a.m., Saturday – July 27 

August

  • World Lion Day - Aug 3
  • World Elephant Day - Aug 10
  • World Orangutan Day - Aug 17
  • World Painted Dog Day - Aug 24
  • 20% off café during the month  
  • Coffee (juice) with Curators: 8 – 9 a.m., Friday, August 9 
  • Early bird pricing for Brew at the Zoo

September

  • Brew at the Zoo - Sept 14
  • World Rivers Day - Sept 21
  • Member appreciation night (evening) – Sept 25 
  • Member pricing for Zoo Lights Begins

October

  • Gage Park Celebration Day - Oct 6
  • Boo at the Zoo - Oct 19
  • Boo at the Zoo - Oct 26
  • Members only giraffe feeding – Saturday, October 5  
  • Members only lane for Boo  

November

  • Zoo Lights Begins - Nov 22
  • Member mornings – open at 8 a.m., on Saturday, November 2 
  • Member pricing for Zoo Lights  

December

  • Zoo Lights closes - Dec 27
  • Member pricing for Zoo Lights 

Our Mission is to enrich our community through wildlife conservation and education.

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