Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center

Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, 635 S.W. Gage Blvd. in Gage Park, is entered from Sixth Ave. or 10th St. Beneath a dome, the Tropical Rain Forest habitat contains animals, birds and plants. Other zoo residents include nocturnal animals, lions, tigers, bears, monkeys, elephants, a hippopotamus and orangutans. Giraffe & Friends is the three-acre home to reticulated giraffes and their friends the lesser kudu, ostrich, grey crowned crane and Thomson’s gazelle; giraffe feeding is available. A children’s zoo and playground also are featured.

Food is available.