Emporia Friends of the Zoo

The Emporia Friends of the Zoo was founded in 1978, and provides financial support for expansion, development, and maintenance at The David Traylor Zoo. Funding for the Friends is primarily through membership and contributions.

Become a member or donate today!

Emporia, Friends of the Zoo cordially invite you to a Plant and Sip – Succulent Style!

  • Date: July 26, 2025
  • Time: 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Venue: Trolley House Distillery
  • Cost: $25 per person
  • Hosted by a horticulturalist from the David Traylor Zoo.

Note: Space is limited. All materials and one adult drink is provided (21+) Call 620-341-4365!

Adopt-an-Animal
Supporting The David Traylor Zoo

Do you need a unique gift for the animal lover in your life?

$25 Adoption Donation includes:

5x7 Photo of your symbolically adopted animal - Bobcat, Prairie Dog, King Vulture, Fox or Nene

Adoption Certificate

Recognition in the Zoo Newsletter

Click Here to Adopt

Simply click below, select other on the PayPal option and donate $25, in honor of Adopt-an-Animal, with your animal of choice. A Zoo representative will reach out to you shortly thereafter.

Adopt-an-Animal
Supporting The David Traylor Zoo

Do you need a unique gift for the animal lover in your life?

$25 Adoption Donation includes:

5x7 Photo of your symbolically adopted animal - Bobcat, Prairie Dog, King Vulture, Fox or Nene

Adoption Certificate

Recognition in the Zoo Newsletter

Simply click below, select other on the PayPal option and donate $25, in honor of Adopt-an-Animal, with your animal of choice. A Zoo representative will reach out to you shortly thereafter.

Click Here to Adopt

Our Mission

To provide financial support for the expansion, development and maintenance of the Zoo and to support the Zoo’s mission of conservation and education.

Support the David Traylor Zoo with Us

Emporia Friends of the Zoo solicits contributions, memberships and support to help us accomplish our goals of providing birds, animals and Zoo facilities in which Emporia and the surrounding communities can take great pride. We are proud of our accomplishments; however, much remains to be done.

Become a Member

We are proud that admission to the Zoo is complimentary. In order to sustain that, we rely heavily on our generous members. Your membership fees help with animal purchases, holiday lights, library materials, support of education programs and new and continued maintenance of exhibits.

Donate Today

We can’t do it without you. Your donations help with animal purchases, holiday lights, library materials, support of education programs and new and continued maintenance of exhibits. Please consider giving today!

Volunteer with Us

Volunteering is important and goes a long way towards creating a great community Zoo. Whether you want to be a Docent (teacher), help with certain operations or something else, we want you to be a part of our team!

Featured Animal

Flint the Mountain Lion

Upcoming Events at the Zoo

Mark your calendar for these fun events!