Weekend Happenings
at Your Topeka Zoo

Adventure Trail Opens
May 7th

Get in touch with nature this summer at Adventure Trail!  Whether it's practicing your mining skills at our Mining Sluice, playing in Tennis Shoe Terrace, taking in a program at our Wildlife Theater, or feeding lorikeets in our Lorikeet Aviary, there is something for everyone!  Hungry? Visit our mobile hot dog, popcorn, and ice cream carts! The fun starts May 7th!


May 7 - Hy-Vee's Zoo Spring Time Party

On Saturday, May 7th, from 9:00 to noon, visit the Hy-Vee Zoo Spring Time Party at your local Topeka Hy-Vee to get up-close-and-personal with some special animal guests and have an opportunity to meet several of the Topeka Zoo staff. 

Following the event, shoppers can head over to the Topeka Zoo where they can receive ½ off regular zoo admission throughout the day by showing their Hy-Vee Fuel Saver + Perks card.

May 8th - Mother's Day

Bring your moms out for a wildly exciting day at the zoo.  Moms get in free with 1 paid child admission.  Or buy a Friends of the Topeka Zoo Membership to get free admission for a year.

Activities on May 8:
9:30 am - Bone Day for the Lions
11:30 am - Tamarin Training
1:30 pm - Giraffe Feeding
1:30 pm - What's Up Doc?
2 pm - Bone Day for the Tigers