Topeka Zoo 635 Southwest Gage Boulevard • Topeka • KS 66606

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee

• $825–6,000/event
• Rental fee varies depending on:
  • Day of week
  • Space reserved
  • Event duration

• The rental fee includes:

  • Full access to the booked event space(s)
  • Dedicated support from the private events team
  • Tables & chairs with setup
  • Audio/visual equipment

  Kay McFarland Japanese Garden & Venue
  Saturday | $425/hour (6-hour minimum)
  Friday or Sunday | $325/hour (4-hour minimum)
  Weekdays | $275/hour (3-hour minimum)

  Exclusive Zoo Rental | $5,000–7,500
  Exclusive Zoo rentals include five hours of event time (4–9pm), with admission for 500 guests. Daytime, non-exclusive rentals are also available.

  Ceremony-only rentals are $1,200 for a 3-hour block (elopements and micro-weddings only).

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  Hosted bar packages range $12–28/person; other options include ticketed bars and cash bars.

Additional Info

• Enhance your experience with add-ons!

  • Dressing suite access – $50 as add-on, or $150 booked separately
  • Rehearsal time – $250/hour with a 2-hour minimum
  • Early access before 9am or late access after 10pm – $100/hour
  • On-site photo session – $200 for 2 hours
  • Access to the décor closet – $75
  • Arch rental – $75
  • Zoo access add-on – $5/person