Topeka ZooVerse

NEW for 2026 - Topeka ZooVerse is a pop culture festival that will gather local artists, collectors, cosplayers, and enthusiasts from multiple fandoms for a day of fun.

COMPETE in our Cosplay Contest!
COLLECT new memorabilia from multiple vendors/artists!
CONNECT with other fans, creative minds, and animal enthusiasts!

Beyond the Zoo gates lies ZooVerse—a realm where superheroes walk among animals and imagination rules the kingdom.

Wander a wild landscape of comics, toys, games, sports, music, and wildlife. Meet local creators, authors and collectors who bring these worlds to life and discover the incredible animals who are the Zoo’s original superheroes.

With food trucks fueling the adventure, a kids’ bouncy house for young heroes, and photo-ready moments throughout, ZooVerse is a first-of-its-kind crossover event: a full-on collision of pop culture and the wild…and Topeka has never seen anything like it.

Costumes are encouraged.
Capes are optional.
Fun is mandatory.

Food & Beverage Trucks will be parked inside the Zoo, providing lunch & snacking options at additional cost.

Topeka ZooVerse is a fundraiser and directly supports the Zoo's daily operations & conservation initiatives. This special event is NOT included in Friends of the Topeka Zoo Membership.