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Topeka, Kansas

The Topeka Zoological Park occupies a beautiful setting in Gage Park. Intimate views of nearly 400 animals from all over the world add to the reputation of the Topeka Zoo as one of the nation's finest small zoos.

Major exhibits include Hill's Black Bear Woods, Animals and Man (a new Pachyderm Yard), Tropical Rain Forest, Discovering Apes, Lions Pride, Children's Zoo and Playground.

Newer attractions are the outdoor hippo exhibit, a new pool for the zoo's elephants, and the Jungle cats exhibit featuring Sumatran tigers and African black leopards. There are also new exhibits for American golden eagles, bald eagles and grant's zebras.

Randall P's at the Zoo offers a delicious selection of hamburgers, hot dogs, and more. The Gift Shop has loads of animal-themed items for the young and the young at heart with t-shirts, stuffed animals, key chains, plastic toys, boxed & tubed toy sets, posters & postcards, mugs, games, magazines, and so much more!

Attractions and Upcoming Events

First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church, built over 112 years ago, is the site of a unique presentation of Tiffany Windows. Adorning the sanctuary is the rare artwork of America's foremost designer of stained glass, Louis Comfort Tiffany, who came to Topeka in 1911 and produced these windows for the church. Topeka, KS Historic Churches


Topeka Zoological Park

The Topeka Zoological Park occupies a beautiful setting in Gage Park. Intimate views of nearly 400 animals from all over the world add to the reputation of the Topeka Zoo as one of the nation's finest small zoos. Major exhibits include Hill's Black Bear Woods, Animals and Man (

Topeka, KS Zoos

Kansas Museum of History

"You're living history" when you visit the Kansas History Center. An 1880 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway locomotive, full-sized Cheyenne tipi, Wichita grass lodge, covered wagon, and log house are just a few of the many features in the Main Gallery at the Museum of History.

Topeka, KS Museums

Historic Ward-Meade Park Living Museum

History comes to life at Historic Ward-Meade Park as period dressed guides, including a "school marm," reenact prairie life circa 1900

Topeka, KS Museums

Carousel in the Park & Gage Park Mini-Train

Two of the most popular attractions in Gage Park are the 1908 restored Carousel and the Mini-Train that circles the park. Built in 1908 by the Herschell-Spillman company of New York, Topeka's carousel offers timeless entertainment housing a 1909 Wurlitzer band organ. Purchased by the city in 1986

Topeka, KS Fun Centers

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