Rolling Hills Zoo

14/10/2026

🎅The holidays will be here in a blink! It's not too early to register for COOKIES WITH SANTA - our beloved holiday tradition - presented by Bank of Tescott!

Children can decorate a giant Christmas cookie, enjoy a festive story, write and mail a letter to Santa, decorate an ornament to take home, and meet & take photos with Santa!

• Four session times available - 10:45 AM Session is about to sell out!
• Limited space
• Registration is required

🎄Details & Register here: www.rollinghillszoo.org/news/cookies-with-santa

Cookies with Santa is also Sponsored By: Chili's

13/10/2026

We're still on the hunt for a Part-Time Educator!
✔️ Passionate about Wildlife?
✔️ Concerned about conservation?
✔️ Looking to inspire others to care for our natural world?
🌿 WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU!

Rolling Hills Zoo is seeking a PART-TIME EDUCATOR to help create engaging experiences for zoo guests, school groups and community organizations, while also getting the opportunity to work hands-on with our animal ambassadors and share important conservation messages.

✨ We're looking for someone who...
• Enjoys working with people of all ages
• Is energetic, creative and a strong communicator
• Is comfortable speaking to groups
• Works well and can collaborate with a team
• Has a flexible schedule - including mornings, evenings and weekends
• Has a high school diploma/GED or is currently pursuing one
• Has a valid driver’s license

Ready to make a difference and inspire the next generation of conservationists? Apply today!

APPLY NOW:
🌐 Apply online at: rollinghillszoo.org/employment
• You can attach your resume on this online form!

No phone calls, please. 😊

13/10/2026

We've unwrapped the BIG secret. Now we need your help naming our anteater pup.

There’s just one catch... you have to visit the Zoo to vote!😏🎟️

NOW - OCT 31st, when you visit RHZ in person you'll receive one ticket to put into a box with one of the names listed below and cast your vote for the name you like!

What name will you choose?
🌸 Ruby
🌸 Daisy
🌸 Rosie

We’ll reveal the pup's winning name on November 3rd! Stop by soon to cast your vote!

12/10/2026

🎃 THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING PUMPKIN PaZOOla! 🧡

What a wonderful day! Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday for Pumpkin PaZOOla at Rolling Hills Zoo! From the treat stations and dance performances to the Chiefs Spirit Contest and all the fall fun, YOU helped make this event something special. 🍂

An event like this takes an incredible community, and we couldn't do it without YOU!

🧡 THANK YOU to our generous sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors: Bank of Tescott & Plunkett's Pest Control
Additional Sponsors: Nu Image Audio, Nex-Tech, Midland Exteriors Inc., Pinion and IHOP

A big THANK YOU to all the organizations that attended our treat stations, our vendors, Salina Selfie Station, Taylor’s Twirlers, and Tamara Howe’s School of Dance for their wonderful performances. And thank you to everyone who participated in our Chiefs Spirit Contest and showed off their Chiefs Kingdom pride! ❤️💛

We’re also incredibly grateful for our ALL of our amazing volunteers and staff who worked hard to bring it all together.

📸 Did you capture the fun at the Salina Selfie Station? Download your photos here:
https://bit.ly/47eHFYg

Our community is what makes events like Pumpkin PaZOOla so special. Thank you for spending your day with us, making memories, and helping create a day full of smiles, laughter, and fall fun. We hope to see you all back next year! 🎃

12/10/2026

🦋 Conservation takes a community!

A big thank-you to The Rotary Club of Salina for partnering with Rolling Hills Zoo to support butterfly conservation! Together, we’re making a difference for wildlife! 💚

Members of the The Rotary Club of Salina teamed up with Rolling Hills Zoo to help with butterfly conservation.

11/10/2026

🌎 Happy World Animal Day! 🐾

Today is a reminder of the incredible animals we share this planet with and the importance of getting to know, appreciate and care about them. ❤

Sometimes, conservation starts with something as simple as a connection. Seeing an animal up close. Watching its behavior. Learning something new about them. Feeling a little more curious about the wild world around us.

You never know which animal might capture your heart and ingite a passion within. 🦁🦒🦥🦏

So if you're looking for a way to celebrate World Animal Day, come make a connection at Rolling Hills Zoo. Because when we connect with wildlife, we have more reason to care about protecting it.

We're open 9 AM - 5 PM! We'll see YOU at the ZOO!

Touching Hearts • Igniting Passion • Saving Wildlife

10/10/2026

📢 NOW HIRING: FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER!

Do you have a passion for great food, exceptional customer service, and leading a team?

Rolling Hills Zoo is looking for an enthusiastic Food & Beverage Manager to oversee our Overlook Restaurant, Conference Center catering, and food service for special events!

We’re seeking an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys creating memorable dining experiences, and knows how to bring out the best in a team.

Ready to make your next career move a little more WILD? Join the Rolling Hills Zoo team!

📝 Apply today! Visit https://www.rollinghillszoo.org/employment for details.

10/10/2026

It's PUMPKIN PAZOOLA Day! 🥳🤩

Head on out to the Zoo, now, because the pumpkin party is just getting started!

Today, October 10th, from 9 - 3 PM we'll have loads of fall-fun - though we're open 'til 5 PM!

🎃 Half-price admission for KIDS & a free pumpkin for kids 12 & under
🎃 Free gift for kids in costume
🎃 Treat Stations throughout the Zoo
🎃 Giraffe Feeding | 10-11 AM | $5/feeding
🎃 Keeper Chats & Animal Meet & Greets
🎃 Delicious food, treats & drinks?*
🎃 Lots of photo ops + Salina Selfie Station will be here!
🎃 Fire Truck for kids to explore
🎃 Twirler & dancer performances at 10 and 2
🎃 Face Painting*

Members - you get in FREE to this event thanks to your Membership perks!

🏈Don't forget the CHIEFS SPIRIT CONTEST!
Show us your Chiefs pride and compete for bragging rights, and a unique prize. Meet us south side of the Rhino Barn at 11:30 AM on PaZOOla day to see if you're the winner of Best: KC Spirit, Little Fan, Chiefs Wear, Touchdown Celebration, Chief Cheer, and Chiefs Family!

📌 Get the PaZOOla Schedule & Activity Map:
• App: https://app.jotform.com/262024947760157
• Website: www.rollinghillszoo.org/news/pumpkin-pazoola

Pumpkin PaZOOla is PRESENTED BY: Bank of Tescott & Plunkett's Pest Control

Pumpkin PaZOOla is also Sponsored By: Nu Image Audio, Nex-Tech , Midland Exteriors Inc., Pinion, IHOP

09/10/2026

📣❤️ CHIEFS KINDGOM - Don't forget...CREED’S CALL for our Chiefs Spirit Contest - TOMORROW, OCT 10 at 11:30 AM!

We’re bringing the RED & GOLD to Rolling Hills Zoo during Pumpkin PaZOOla, with our very own Creed leading the way! 🦏

CHIEFS SPIRIT CONTEST
• Saturday, October 10
• 11:30 AM
• Southside of Rhino Barn

Show us your Chiefs pride and compete for bragging rights in:

❤️ Best KC Spirit
👶 Best Little Fan - Ages 12 & under
👕 Best Chiefs Spirit Wear
🙌 Best Touchdown Celebration
📣 Best Chiefs Cheer
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best Chiefs Family

Jerseys. Face paint. Pom-poms. Touchdown dances. Chiefs gear.

Bring your BIG RED-AND-GOLD ENERGY, your game-day spirit, and show us what CHIEFS KINGDOM at the ZOO looks like!

🎃 Pumpkin PaZOOla + 🏈 Chiefs Spirit Contest = One WILD Saturday!

THE CHIEFS MAY HAVE THE DAY OFF… BUT CHIEFS KINGDOM IS TAKING OVER THE ZOO!

09/10/2026

🎃 TOMORROW! TOMORROW! TOMORROW! 🎃

Pumpkins, animals, treats and fall FUN await at Pumpkin PaZOOla TOMORROW, Saturday, October 10 - Presented by Bank of Tescott & Plunkett's Pest Control!

🎃 FREE PUMPKIN for kids 12 & Under
🎟️ HALF-PRICE ADMISSION for kids 18 & Under
💜 MEMBERS GET IN FREE with their membership for all covered members!

The fun starts when doors open at 9 AM! Here's what's waiting for you:

🎃 Pumpkin Patch
🍬 Treat Stations Around the Zoo
🦒 Giraffe Feeding* | 10–11 AM ($)
🐾 Keeper Chats & Animal Meet & Greets
🎨 Face Painting ($)
🚒 Fire Truck to Explore
📸 Plenty of Photo Ops in the Zoo or stop by Salina Selfie Station
💃 Live Entertainment with Twirlers & Dancers at 10 AM & 2 PM
🏈 Chiefs Spirit Contest | 11:30 AM, south of Rhino Barn
🍂 Delicious food, fall treats, drinks & MORE! ($)
*animal participation & weather dependent

Most activities run 9 AM–3 PM, but the Zoo is open until 5 PM!

📍 PLAN YOUR PaZOOla DAY! Check out the activity schedule and map before you go, or pull them up on your phone while you're here!

• Zoo App: https://app.jotform.com/262024947760157
• Also on website: www.rollinghillszoo.org/news/pumpkin-pazoola

Don't wait! Gather your wild pack, and join us TOMORROW for a fall day full of fun AT THE ZOO!

Pumpkin PaZOOla is also sponsored by Nu Image Audio, Nex-Tech, Midland Exteriors Inc., Pinion and IHOP.

(We no longer have an ATM, so if you’d like to have cash on hand for tips or other event activities, please bring cash with you. (Of course, you can alternatively pay with a debit/credit card.)