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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Topeka Zoo And Conservation Center

Topeka, Kansas 66606 - 635 SW Gage Blvd

C+
9 Inspections
1 Total Violations
1 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
License: 48-C-0184 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: Apr 30, 2026 Address: 635 SW Gage Blvd USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Coconut Lorikeet141
  • Patas Monkey42
  • Indian Flying Fox36
  • Bornean Orangutan31
  • Giraffe28
  • Golden Lion Tamarin28
  • Pronghorn27
  • Domestic Goat22
  • Tiger21
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  • Domestic Guineafowl20
  • North American River Otter17
  • Greater Malayan Chevrotain15
  • Lion14
  • African Hunting Dog14
  • North American Black Bear13
  • Wild Turkey10
  • Lesser Kudu10
  • Domestic Ferret10
  • White-Cheeked Pintail10
  • Eurasian Eagle-Owl10
  • Nicobar Pigeon10
  • Gray Crowned-Crane10
  • Scarlet Ibis10
  • Hoffmann's Two-Toed Sloth10
  • White-Faced Whistling-Duck10
  • Trumpeter Swan9
  • Cape Porcupine9
  • Turkey Vulture9
  • Red-Tailed Hawk8
  • Red-And-Yellow Barbet8
  • Rainbow Lorikeet8
  • Lesser Madagascar Hedgehog Tenrec8
  • Red-Capped Cardinal7
  • African Elephant7
  • Bali Myna7
  • Southern Three-Banded Armadillo7
  • Hippopotamus7
  • Llama7
  • Black Crake7
  • Virginia Opossum6
  • Black-And-White Ruffed Lemur6
  • Asian Elephant6
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog6
  • Puma6
  • Thomson's Gazelle6
  • Blue-Throated Piping-Guan6
  • Black-Footed Ferret6
  • Great Horned Owl5
  • Silver-Beaked Tanager5
  • Eastern Screech-Owl5
  • Temminck's Tragopan5
  • Gray-Cowled Wood-Rail5
  • Malayan Sun Bear5
  • Roseate Spoonbill5
  • Violet Turaco5
  • Striped Skunk4
  • Amazonian Motmot4
  • Cheetah3
  • Bontebok2
  • Golden Eagle2
  • Superb Starling2
  • Taveta Golden-Weaver2
  • Blue-Gray Tanager2
  • Kirk's Dikdik2
  • Ringed Teal1
  • Crested Coua1
  • Common Ostrich1
  • Reindeer1
  • Venezuelan Troupial1

Inspection History

A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.

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+ 6 more inspections · 1 violation in the full report

What's in This Report

9
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Apr 30, 2026 · records through Oct 1, 2026
1
Violations Documented
1 Critical

Preview: most recent violation

May 22, 2024
2.131(b)(1) Critical
Handling of animals.
An ostrich was euthanized on April 18th, thirteen days after it had grabbed and swallowed a set of keys from one of the
animal care staff who came too close to its enclosure. On April 5th, the keeper was one of two staff...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation.

The full report includes:

Complete inspection timeline with dates
Every violation code and description
Inspector narratives, what they saw
Severity ratings for each violation
Repeat offense flags
Links to original USDA reports

How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Topeka Zoo And Conservation Center. The grade at the top is calculated by BreederCheck based on the total number of violations, their severity, whether any are repeat offenses, and how recently they occurred. It is not an official USDA grade, the USDA does not assign letter grades to facilities.

Each inspection in the timeline represents an actual visit by a USDA APHIS inspector. Inspections can be routine (scheduled), focused (in response to a complaint), or follow-up (to verify that previously cited violations have been corrected). The badges next to each inspection date indicate how many violations were found during that visit and their severity levels.

In the violation details section, you can read the specific regulatory codes that were cited and, when available, the inspector's narrative describing exactly what was observed. Pay particular attention to violations marked as "Repeat", these indicate problems that the breeder was previously warned about but failed to correct. Critical violations involving immediate threats to animal health or safety are the most serious and should weigh heavily in your decision-making.

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Frequently asked questions about Topeka Zoo And Conservation Center

Is Topeka Zoo And Conservation Center a USDA-licensed breeder?

Topeka Zoo And Conservation Center holds USDA license number 48-C-0184 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Topeka Zoo And Conservation Center have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 1 violation at this facility (1 critical). Critical and repeat violations matter most because they involve direct risks to animal health or problems the breeder was warned about before. Each cited code and the inspector narrative are in the full report above.

When was Topeka Zoo And Conservation Center last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Topeka Zoo And Conservation Center was on Apr 30, 2026, and the facility has 9 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Topeka Zoo And Conservation Center located?

Topeka Zoo And Conservation Center is located in Topeka, Kansas. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Kansas to compare inspection records before you decide.

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