It just never gets old. 😆🐯🛁 Rainy days ☔️ are no problem for Sumatran tiger Thomas! Sound on for happy cat vocalizations & the water splash 🌊💦 that carnivore team can’t help but giggle at. 🎥: Animal Curator Shanna
North American River Otters
Did you know otters are carnivores and have adapted for land and water? They eat many of the same seafood species that people do, including oysters, clams, white perch, and shad.
Also a fun fact, a group of otters is called a romp!
Learn more about these playful creatures at topekazoo.org or visit the zoo today!
#northamericanriverotters #otters #conservation #topekazoo #topeka
Giraffe
Did you know the reticulated giraffe is the tallest land mammal on earth? These giants are the most well-known of the nine giraffe subspecies and need conservation assistance to survive.
Learn more at topekazoo.org or when you visit our giraffes at Giraffe & Friends today!
#giraffe #reticulated #topekazoo #topeka #conservation
African Elephants
African elephants are the largest land animal on earth and face conservation challenges like habitat loss and poaching. Learn more about these amazing animals and how you can help at topekazoo.org or see them soon at the zoo.
#africa #africanelephants #elephants #conservation #habitatloss #habitat #topekazoo #topeka
A walk of power! 🦁Here’s a special view point of Tatu walking through his chute that leads to his outdoor yard! This chute is designed with a side yard/area attachment that allows us to safely shift, train, and provide vet care to both our powerful lions. // 🎥: Animal Curator Shanna. #lion #malelion #powerwalk #bigcat #bigcatsofinstagram #animalhusbandry #topekazoo
We know you missed some of your favorite animals today, so here they are enjoying the snow! ❄️ Much thanks to the Keepers and other staff that bear the weather to care for all our animals!
The river otters at the Topeka Zoo sure had a fun-filled snow day! ❄️🌨️☃️ Videos by Keeper Erin
Happy 8th Birthday to Sumatran tiger, Nisha! 🐯// 🎥:Keeper Melissa
How is Zoo Lights only 6 days away?! We are so excited to have everyone out for all the twinkling lights and fun. 🎄🐘 Tickets are ON SALE NOW! ➡️ Visit https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/ for pricing, times, and to learn more about the event!
How is Zoo Lights only 6 days away?! We are so excited to have everyone out for all the twinkling lights and fun. 🎄🐘
Tickets are ON SALE NOW! ➡️ Visit https://topekazoo.org/zoolights/ for pricing, times, and to learn more about the event!
Happy #Halloween 🎃
Lily the turkey vulture got into the Halloween spirit by using her pumpkin’s oil to preen her feathers! 🪶
Much thanks to Jarred and Beth White at Jarred White Farmers Insurance Agent for donating the pumpkins we’ve been using for enrichment this season! 🎃
#pumpkin #pumpkincarving #turkeyvulture #happyhalloween #zoo
A big THANK YOU to our donors and continued supporters that helped us reach our goal for Love Your Zoo Giving Day.
We wanted to share a special reveal of what our grand total of donations collected were.
We are LIVE for our Sun Bears 34th birthday party!!🥳
Edit to add: Don’t worry- the ‘bookshelf’ and it’s books are made of cardboard!
Brendan - LYZ Giving Day
On October 26th, we're going to try and raise $25,000 in 24 hours!
Check out what our staff does, how you can support what they do, and we'll see you on the 26th!
#giving #zoo #topekazoo #Topeka #topekaproud
Hunter - LYZ Giving Day
On October 26th, we're going to try and raise $25,000 in 24 hours!
Check out what our staff does, how you can support what they do, and we'll see you on the 26th!
#giving #zoo #topekazoo #Topeka #topekaproud
Joe - LYZ Giving Day
On October 26th, we're going to try and raise $25,000 in 24 hours!
Check out what our staff does, how you can support what they do, and we'll see you on the 26th!
#giving #zoo #topekazoo #Topeka #topekaproud
Dennis - LYZ Giving Day
On October 26th, we're going to try and raise $25,000 in 24 hours!
Check out what our staff does, how you can support what they do, and we'll see you on the 26th!
#giving #zoo #topekazoo #Topeka #topekaproud
