Post #6 The Topeka Zoo

A great way to spend a sunny day is by visiting the Topeka Zoo! The zoo is right next to Gage Park, and is centrally located in Topeka. Although the Topeka Zoo is smaller in comparison to other area zoos, it still offers a great variety of animals and is an excellent way to have fun for a day. The zoo has lions, tigers, and bears that like to climb trees (OH MY)! Visitors can also find elephants, giraffes, and hippopotamus enclosures at the Topeka Zoo.

The zoo is not hard to navigate, which makes walking the path multiple times easy. Visitors can easily spend several hours at the zoo by taking multiple trips around to see all the animals more than once. Educational programs are put on to help inform the public about a certain animal. Often these programs are interactive and they give the public a unique opportunity to get a close-up experience with an education animal.

The cost of admission is $5.75, much less than other nearby zoos. For less than six dollars’ guests can enjoy a full day of fun. Having Gage Park so close to the zoo is an added benefit for the guests. They can spend time in the park and maybe even have a picnic before entering the zoo. This helps to avoid the sometimes-costly food provided at the zoo’s dining area.