Emporia Zoo

06/24/2025

🚧 Visitor Notice: Railing Replacement Project Underway 🛠️

We’ve officially kicked off our Visitor Railing Replacement Project here at the Zoo!

🐾 Over the next 2 weeks, access will be temporarily restricted at times along these areas:
🔹 South side pathway from the King Vulture exhibit to the Preston Family Adventure play area
🔹 Path from Barred Owl past the Eurasian Black Vultures to the Trumpeter Swan exhibit

We’re replacing older railings to help keep the Zoo safe and enjoyable for all. We’ll do our best to minimize disruptions and appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to grow and improve our community Zoo.


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06/24/2025

🦁🐢 Thank You from the David Traylor Zoo! 🐒🦜

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Annual Open House! Your support, kind words, and smiling faces made the day extra special.

We hope you had a great time exploring behind the scenes, meeting our animals, and learning about what’s next at the Zoo.

Come back and visit us again soon—we love having you here! 🐾

06/20/2025

Reminder from Emporia Friends of the Zoo: To guarantee a Zoo Camp -t-shirt, registration must be received by Thursday, June 26.

If your child has completed either 3rd or 4th grade, they are eligible for ZOO CAMP at David Traylor Zoo! Camp will be July 7 - 11 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm each day. We are having fun with habitats this summer through science talks, crafts, games, activities and a snack!

EFOZ members: $80 Non-members $130

Call or stop by the Zoo office to get signed up TODAY! Check the link below to learn more!!!

https://www.emporiaks.gov/1495/Zoo-Camp

06/20/2025

🎉🐾 You're Invited! 🐾🎉

Join us for the Annual Open House at the David Traylor Zoo this Sunday, June 22nd from 1–3PM!

🦁 Go behind the scenes on exclusive tours
🍿 Enjoy popcorn & slushies
📚 Learn about our next big Zoo project
🦎 Stop by the Education Center to see how we care for our amazing Ambassador Animals
🎁 Pick up a keepsake from our Gift Shop

Bring the whole family—we can’t wait to spend the afternoon with you!

06/11/2025

🐾 Zoo Classroom Schedule Update 🐾 Due to a private event, the Zoo Classroom at David Traylor Zoo will open at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

06/10/2025

🐾 Zoo Classroom Schedule Update 🐾

Due to a private event, the Zoo Classroom at David Traylor Zoo will open at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Thank you! 🦁🌿

06/05/2025

🐾 The David Traylor Zoo is OPEN and ready to welcome you! 🐢🦜🦦

While Highway 99 is closed, you can still reach the Zoo and Soden Road by taking Logan Avenue and South Exchange Street. Come enjoy a wild day with us! 🌿

06/05/2025

If your child has completed either 3rd or 4th grade, they are eligible for ZOO CAMP at David Traylor Zoo! Camp will be July 7 - 11 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm each day. We are having fun with habitats this summer through science talks, crafts, games, activities and a snack!

EFOZ members: $80 Non-members $130

Call or stop by the Zoo office to get signed up TODAY! Check the link below to learn more!!!

https://www.emporiaks.gov/1495/Zoo-Camp

05/16/2025

🚨 Summer Hours Alert! 🚨

David Traylor Zoo is fueling up to see YOU more each week! 🐾🌞 Starting Wednesday, May 28, we’re extending our hours on Wednesdays and Sundays — stay and explore until 8:00 PM through Labor Day weekend! 🐢🌿

Swing by after dinner, take a twilight stroll, and enjoy more wild moments this summer.


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05/13/2025

🌞🐾 Carnivore Café is Back for the Summer! 🐾🌞

Get ready to grab a snack while visiting the David Traylor Zoo! The Carnivore Café, operated by Hetlinger Developmental Services and their clients, will be open this summer!

📅 Opening Day: May 14, 2025
🍔 Last Day: August 1, 2025
🕚 Hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays | 11 AM – 1 PM

Stop by, enjoy a treat, and support a great local initiative that provides vocational opportunities for Hetlinger clients! See you at the zoo! 🍿

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05/10/2025

🌍🐦 Happy World Migratory Bird Day! 🐦🌍
Join us in celebrating on May 10 by taking simple steps to help migratory birds on their incredible journeys!

🌱 You don’t need a big yard to make a difference—plant a native species in a patio pot! Insects love it, and birds love insects.
💡 Turn off unnecessary lights and close curtains at night to prevent birds from becoming disoriented during migration.

Stop by the David Traylor Zoo this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn more about World Migratory Bird Day! Zoo docents will be available to share fun facts and answer your questions.

🌿 Protect Insects, Protect Birds
304 bird species depend on insects. By supporting pollinators, you’re helping songbirds and even monarch butterflies survive shared threats like habitat loss and climate change.