Topeka Zoo
The Topeka Zoo (formally the Topeka Zoological Park) is a medium-sized zoo in Topeka, Kansas in the United States. It was established in 1933. Expect 67–81°F afternoons in the mildest months, April, May, September and October.
A zoo & aquarium inside Topeka
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 17" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Topeka
Topeka Zoo is inside Topeka, which has 41 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Kansas City
Kansas City is about 63 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1933
Topeka Zoo dates from 1933. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Each month’s highs and lows around Topeka Zoo are below.
Topeka Zoo
The Topeka Zoo (formally the Topeka Zoological Park) is a medium-sized zoo in Topeka, Kansas in the United States. It is located within Gage Park, just off I-70 in the north central portion of the city. Despite its size, it houses over 300 animals in a number of exhibits, including one of the first indoor tropical rain forests in the United States. It is one of the most popular attractions in Topeka, with over 250,000 visitors a year.
The Topeka Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 300 animals
- Established
- 1933
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Staying near Topeka Zoo
Lodging nearby is in Topeka (41) and Topeka Township (3).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Topeka Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | in town | — | 41 31 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 RV parks | 125,795 | $144K | D− |
| Topeka Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 737 | $393K | — |
| Soldier Township | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 15,282 | $244K | — |
| Lawrence | 26 mi east | 40 min | 27 22 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 96,367 | $293K | C |
| Clinton Township | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 7 6 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 645 | $481K | — |
| Fairview Township | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 4 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,660 | $209K | — |
| Tecumseh Township | 9 mi east | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 7,829 | $228K | — |
| Kaw Township | 10 mi east | 15 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,402 | $171K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
These well-known sights sit within 68 miles.
Big draw67 mi Stadium & arenaArrowhead Stadium
67 mi Park & preserveSubTropolis
67 mi Stadium & arenaKauffman Stadium
67 mi Theme parkWorlds of Fun
62 mi Stadium & arenaCPKC Stadium
62 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile Center
49 mi Stadium & arenaSporting Park
61 mi MuseumThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtPhoto credits
Arrowhead Stadium: Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SubTropolis: ErgoSum88, Public domain · Kauffman Stadium: Mysteryman28, Public domain · Worlds of Fun: Tkexb173 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CPKC Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · T-Mobile Center: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sporting Park: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: User:Charvex, Public domain
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What people ask about Topeka Zoo
Is Topeka Zoo in Topeka?
Yes. It’s inside Topeka, KS.
When is the best time to visit Topeka Zoo?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–81°.
How far is Topeka Zoo from Kansas City?
About 63 miles east of Kansas City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Topeka Zoo?
Manhattan Regional (MHK), about 51 miles away. The nearest big hub is Kansas City (MCI), about 57 miles.
Where should I stay near Topeka Zoo?
Topeka (in town, 41 places to stay), Topeka Township (7 mi, 3 places to stay) and Soldier Township (8 mi, 3 places to stay).
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