This is an excellent park and zoo, such a wonderful attraction in Topeka. It's a real gem of a…read moreplace.

Thanks to the sunflower summer app, kids and their parents can enjoy the zoo once per summer for…read morefree. We were invited to a party in Topeka, and if we were going to drive the hour from KC, we might as well make a day of it! This zoo is the perfect size for younger children like we have (ages 2, and almost 4). We saw a bear, giraffes, hippos, elephants, moneys, and more! The new giraffe house is really awesome! It puts you really close to the giraffes. When my daughter got in the giraffe house she had this huge face of excitement and said, "woh!" It was also my favorite exhibit. We like that the zoo is small, and doesn't take all day. I also like that a lot of exhibits are in door because the Midwest has a lot of months with unbearable weather. There needs to be a lot more updates to the zoo, and that's why a 4/5. We will be back I am sure. When we left we paid to go in the miniature train and the kids loved that. Lastly, we went to the discovery center which is only a couple of minutes away. There is so much to do in such close proximity for kids.

I've been loving the sunflower summer pass and have used it anytime we are out and about in…read moredifferent cities in Kansas. My sister just moved to the area and there was an hour of two that wasn't too hot so we decided to check out the zoo! A lot of the fences and gates make it hard to see the animals, so I think they could use some improvement in that area. My favorite was the tiger because we could see him so close up! The kids loved the zoo, and with kids under 5, we like small zoos that don't take all day. This one made the mark! A couple animals I wish they would add would be penguins and giraffes. There seemed to be a concession stand but that was closed the morning we went. There was a nice playground for the kids that we noticed as. There was a lot of adequate shade, which was nice. I would suggest having a stroller or a wagon because there is lots of walking and hills. Overall, for a smaller town Zoo it was great. We will be back sometime again when we visit my sister I am sure.

Nice, reasonably priced zoo. My niece enjoyed looking at…read morethe animals at the park was fairly empty on a Friday morning.

What a cute little FREE city run zoo! various sponsors provide funds for different animals or…read morefacilities. Its truly a charming place. First please note this is a small, quiet, clean and free place for respectful visitors. Children or guests who cant behave, walk and not run, stay off fences and structures are not encouraged to participate. there are various signs instructing these things. The animals are in close proximity to guests and need to be as stress free as possible to have a happy and healthy time and to ensure this place stays available and safe for everyone. The parking is street parking or continue down past entrance for a modest lot near the llamas. did i mention they have llamas? not little cute alpacas but massive gorgeous llamas...anyway, they also have bald eagles, bob cats, and more native usa wildlife. The vultures are really cool and our family got a kick out of the giant spurred african tortoise. they have modest but clean restrooms. and a concession/vending area with shade. ample seating around and a cute play area for small children.

Small, free. Great way to let the kids run around and burn some energy. Beautiful on the fallread more

I absolutely love the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead! There was so much more to do than I…read moreexpected, and both my elementary-age son and toddler had a fantastic time. We spent a lot of time riding the toy tractors, fishing, mining for gold, playing with the goats, and--of course--washing our hands over and over. We also took a hayrack ride with the famous Budweiser horses, which was a real treat. There are various buildings with eateries, small museums, and interactive exhibits. I was pleasantly surprised--and happy--that they sell healthy (and not-so-healthy) kid-friendly food. The Farmstead is also incredibly affordable. Admission is only $5, and most activities and food options are very reasonably priced. The size is perfect--big enough to explore without feeling crowded, but manageable enough to see most activities in a couple of hours. Plus, it's all outdoors with live animals, which makes it extra fun. The Farmstead depicts a Kansas family farm in the early 1900s, with over 250 animals, a country schoolhouse, and plenty of hands-on activities. Highly recommend for families looking for an educational, fun, and affordable day out!

Such a fun place for families. There's so much to do for kids and adults alike, and it's one of…read morethose places you can easily spend hours at without getting bored. Our kids absolutely love it, and honestly, so do we. You MUST feed the baby goats!

I have to start out by saying I don't like bugs or insects however this was a really cool place to…read morevisit. The staff was amazing, she walked us through a lot of stuff and kept it interesting. Worth the 3$

The best insect zoo we have ever been to, we loved learning about all the different bugs and had so…read moremuch fun doing it! My girls (ages 24 and 20) have always loved bugs (as have I), but this was our first time in an actual stand-alone insect zoo, and it was AWESOME!! Regular zoo insect houses are okay, but pale in comparison to the K-State insect zoo. We appreciate that the zoo was open over the Christmas holidays so that those of us who take post-Christmas trips (from Dallas) could visit. Bonus: we had the place to ourselves so we had good conversations with the staff entomologist, who explained how they care for and manage their insects. Cool behind the scenes info! Favorite exhibits in no particular order: Leaf-cutter Ants (just given fresh leaves) Tarantulas Scorpions Mantids Bees! Various exoskeletons Other spiders (black widow and wolf spider) Assassin Bugs Walking sticks - some species were 6 in. long!! The roaches in the kitchen exhibit is not for the faint of heart. Avoid the sink if you are squeamish. The albino roach on the counter exhibit was cool, though. Stop by and grab some insect snacks on the way out. Bugs are a great source of high-quality protein and ranching them is very climate friendly. 5 come get your bug fix stars!!

Incredible zoo, i've taken loads of photos here and have visited countless times with family for…read moreover a decade. Never gets old, and I love seeing how it has progressed overtime. Beautiful place truly!

I have been to the zoo several times now. I wound up signing up for a membership after my first…read morevisit. I wish they would offer the Missouri resident discount to those of us that live right over the state border but visit often. Maybe call it the Kansas friend's discount. Lol If you are a MO resident you should definitely take advantage of the discount membership. I am unable to pick my favorite part of the zoo. I love animals so much. I used to be anti zoo but over the years, I've decided that as brutal as we are to the world around us, some of these animals probably couldn't survive and if they are given great habitats and love, then I can support this. I also think it's good for humans to learn about and experience being around these majestic beings. I do wish some of them had larger areas to roam. I think the zoo is trying to accomplish that and I look forward to seeing the new giraffe space! I wish the polar bear had a companion. They seem lonely, I don't know the full story so I don't want to judge the situation. The penguins are high on my list of loving to watch. Riding the train to the African section is fun. We went to the holiday lights show (which costs extra but members get a discount) and I really enjoyed it. They have a gift shop and some food options in several locations around the zoo! The food can be a bit pricey but if you have a membership, you get a small discount on all food and in the gift shops! I have plans to go back soon now that it's spring and the giraffes will be back!!! Support your local zoos and aquariums!

We recently went with some friends to Wild Rose to go riding. We hadn't rode horses since we were…read morekids and some hadn't ever been on a horse before. The staff was more than awesome. We really enjoyed our time out there. The horses are very well trained and the country was beautiful. It was a very memorable trip and we will return. If you are looking for a great place to ride wether for the first time of experienced, i would highly recommend Wild Rose Equine Center.

One of the best horseback riding spots! Lots of quality time with the horses before plenty of time…read morelooking at the farm if you arrive early. Both my 4 year old and 5 year old son rode on their own horse for the hour trail ride. We had our guide w and other people in our group. I love to ride here every month!

I am updating my review based of of the new ownership, Enchanted Parks. We were able to use our…read moreseason pass from Six Flags after the merge. All of the perks still work like parking, drink cup and admission. However, our food pass did not work as specified on the website. You have three choices, only use the passes at Six Flags park, refund or get a certificate of $120 dollars. Even the discounts worked too. The atmosphere is you still feel like you are at a Cedar Fair park as they have the same uniforms and Snoopy greeted us. Cons were they did not open the parking lot until 10:30am which there was a line outside. They used to open the parking lot at around 10:00am. The VIP line was not obvious, but it is on the left most lane and we were able to get into the park early. Was impressed that the rides did open at 11am as sometimes we have to wait 30 minutes. I guess the day we went where lucky as most of the rides were opened. We wanted to ride Fury of the Nile and Steel Hawk, but they were closed, but Timber Wolf ended up being opened. Ride operations were not too bad as they moved quickly. I liked how the rides were maintained and Prowler they added more steel track and less roughness. The longest I waited was 50 minutes and that was Mamba and they were only running 1 train. The people where were great at putting people in the correct lines and was. Timber wolf opened that day and had one cart running and I was surprised how smooth it was. My wife and I ended up riding most of the rides. There were not shows that day that we were aware. Overall, we had a fun time there.

Raymond Fouler is the G.O.A.T we were on a time crunch and we really wanted to ride the mamba we…read morethought we wouldn't be able to go BUT Raymond busted not 1 not 3 not 6 but 9 line cutters and we were able to ride the mamba ABSOLUTELY THE BEST WOF EXPERIENCE THAT WE WILL EVER HAVE Thank you Raymond for the autograph and picture your a legend!