Over 1,200 FreeState members gathered at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center on Saturday, August 26 for the third annual Crew at The Zoo member appreciation event.

This event exceeded our expectations! We had so much fun and we were also able to meet brand new members, welcome them to the co-op, and showcase how FreeState powers your life and how the cooperative difference is all about you.

Area community organizations and FreeState staff were ready to break down the path of electricity as members made their way about the zoo. Additionally, Ronald McDonald House of Charities of Northeast Kansas collected pop tabs from FreeState’s ‘Sippin All Summer’ challenge. 

“We were so excited to bring back this award-winning event,” said Sarah Farlee, Director of PR and Marketing. “And we brought in new elements.” 

“This year we saw over 1200 members and really enjoyed meeting our members at the Topeka Zoo.” Farlee added. “It was important to us to provide an event that was fun for all ages and would be an opportunity for families to spent time together.”