TWILIGHT
HOURS
The
zoo is even wilder at night! Bring your family
or come by yourself and become part of the
nighttime activity at the zoo. Zoo staff and
trained volunteers will take you on one of the
wildest nights of your life as we explore behind
the scenes at some of your favorite animal
exhibits and learn more about the animal’s
nighttime activities. Bring your own flashlight
and be on the lookout for animals looking back
at you! Pre-registration is required to join in
this nocturnal adventure and the gates close
shortly after the scheduled start time and will
not open again until the end. Space is limited
so put new batteries in your flashlight and send
in your registration today (please note:
registrations are no longer accepted one week
prior to each date)! The fee is $5 per person
with one adult free per two paying
children.
DATE/TIME
Friday, May 16 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Friday, June 20 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Friday, July 18 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Friday, August 15 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Friday, September 19 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
ZOO BIRTHDAY
PARTIES
Think ZOO for
birthday parties! Party packages are available
for children turning one and older (please note
that parties for children turning four or
younger are only held outside while party
packages for children turning five and older can
be held outside or indoors). Both parties
include plates, napkins, utensils, a specialized
cake from Dillon's bakery, ice cream from
Robert's Dairy, and a special gift for the
birthday child! Our fun and interactive costumed
hippopotamus mascot, Peka Sue, can visit either
party for an additional fee or you can add party
meals or a behind-the-scenes tour with the
keepers. Your party guests can also paint tiles
to add to our Education Center's wall for a
small additional fee. Parties last two hours and
at least two weeks advance registration is
required with a non-refundable $25.00 deposit.
Party prices are for 12 people (any combination
of children and adults) and extra people may be
added to either party for an additional fee.
Call (785) 368-9137 for additional party
information, fees, and availability.
ZOOPENDOUS ZOO
SNOOZE CAMPOUTS
Want to spend a
wild night at the zoo? The Topeka Zoo offers
campouts at the zoo for groups of 15 or more!
Campouts run from 6 p.m.-8 a.m. and are filled
with fun behind the scenes tours, scavenger
hunts, animal visitors, night hikes, and much
much more! These campouts are perfect for family
get-togethers, scout troops, church groups, or a
group of your friends! Snack and breakfast are
provided but dinner is on your own. A minimum of
15 paying participants is required for campouts
to be scheduled. Please call the Topeka Zoo
Education Department at (785) 368-9137 to
schedule a date for your ZOOpendous Zoo Snooze
campout!
ZOOPENDOUS
BADGE WORKSHOPS
Badge workshops
are available for Girl and Boy Scouts of all
levels! Most badge workshops last two hours and
scouts will earn their badge by participating in
games, crafts, activities, special tours, and
more depending on which badge you choose. Badges
will be mailed to the troop approximately one
week following the workshop. A minimum of six
participating scouts are required for a workshop
to run and younger siblings are discouraged to
attend since the scouts will be earning their
badge. Please call the Topeka Zoo Education
Department at (785) 368-9137 to schedule your
troop’s next workshop!
HOW
TO REGISTER Registration forms are available at
www.fotz.org.
Registration forms are also available at
www.topeka.org/zoo (please note: payment must also be
received before your slot can be held - the
online registration form does not allow online
payment so you must either send payment via
regular mail, drop it off at the front gate, or
phone in with payment)
An electronic
version can be sent to you via e-mail by
contacting the Topeka Zoo Education Department
at KHayden@topeka.org or a form may be faxed to
you.
Pick up a registration form at the
entry gate to the zoo. Complete the form,
including payment, and hand it to an admission's
clerk at the zoo's entry gate.
All
registrations must be received by the Topeka Zoo
Education Department with payment in order for
your spot to be held.
Refunds are only given if the class is
full at the time of registration or if the
Topeka Zoo Education Department cancels a
program.
Education programs will be cancelled
if a minimum of five participants is not met
five days before the scheduled class
time.
Questions may be directed to
the Topeka Zoo Education Department by calling
(785) 368-9137.