Hutchinson Zoo

Hutchinson Zoo is a charming 9-acre municipal zoo located in Hutchinson, Kansas, with a focus on animals native to Kansas and North America. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits featuring North American river otters, bison, black-footed ferrets, swift foxes, bobcats, American badgers, and a diverse herpetarium showcasing lizards, snakes, turtles, and amphibians. A free-flight wildlife aviary and a resident American beaver round out the natural experience. Children delight in the Dino Dig play area and a prairie dog exhibit with tunneling systems that let kids peer into underground burrows. The Prairie Thunder Railroad, a miniature train running through the zoo since 2003, adds to the family fun. With its emphasis on regional wildlife education and hands-on exploration, Hutchinson Zoo offers an engaging and accessible outing for families in south-central Kansas.