Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center — Zoo in Topeka
Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center and its collection
Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center, opened in 1933, is a zoo in Topeka, Kansas, United States.
Despite its modest size the zoo holds over 300 animals, and it draws more than 250,000 visitors a year.
History
The Gage family gave the city 80 acres for a public park in 1899, and the zoo itself started within that park in 1933. A first zoo director was appointed by the city in 1963. The surrounding park gained a pool, fishing lake, miniature train, rose garden and carousel over time.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include orangutans, Giraffe, Hippo and Tiger.
Exhibits
Its Tropical Rainforest was the first indoor rainforest display in the country, and Jungle Cats houses Sumatran tigers in densely planted adjoining yards. Kansas Carnivores, opened in 2009, pairs cougars with river otters. Hill's Black Bear Woods dates from 1997 and holds North American species.
Things to do
Things to do include Zoo Lights and BOO AT THE ZOO.
What the venue says
- BOO AT THE ZOO
- the zoo offers a cafe, food vendors, and options like a shaved ice truck and pineapple whip stand with outdoor seating areas.
- Visitors have access to a paid parking lot on-site.
- wheelchair-accessible entrance
- wheelchair-accessible parking lot
Images of Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center
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Marion Doss from Scranton, Kansas, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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KCZooFan, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Hours subject to change during Zoo Lights. No admission after 4:30 p.m.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 10.00 USD |
| Seniors (ages 65 and over) | 9.00 USD |
| Children (ages 3 to 12) | 8.50 USD |
Facilities
- Night and evening opening
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center at this time.
Accreditation
Location & map
635 SW Gage Blvd in Topeka, KansasTopeka
United States
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center.
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orangutans -
Giraffe -
Hippo -
Tiger
Exhibits
- Kay McFarland Japanese Garden
- My World Discovery Forest
- Realm of the Rhino
- Tiger Trails
On site
- Topeka Rainforest and Zoo 1.4 km from the centre of the site