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Visitor tip
Start with the otters exhibit — it's consistently highlighted as a visitor favorite and worth prioritizing early in your visit to see them most active
Visitor tip
Don't miss the train ride despite limited animals visible from it — visitors note it's still a fun experience, especially for young children who enjoy the novelty
Visitor tip
Participate in the FrogWatch citizen science program during your visit to engage in interactive learning by identifying local frog and toad calls
About Hutchinson Zoo
Animal exhibits & family events. Zoo with birds of prey, reptiles & other animals on display, plus family & seasonal events.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Historic Carey Park, Hutchinson, Kansas
- Milestone
- Celebrating 40 Years (1986–2026)
- Interactive Programs
- FrogWatch citizen science program
What visitors say
The zoo is quite small. It was interesting for me to look closely as I walked around and saw a large owl, a hawk, a vulture, llamas, two different kinds of foxes, a porcupine, and some large tortoises. The little train ride was fun,…
This zoo is quaint, but it's well maintained and free...so I definitely cannot complain. Great place to walk around and we LOVED the otters. Will definitely be back.
We attended the River Otters birthday party! It was so much fun. This zoo is not large, but it is clean & the animals are well cared for. It's a nice place to visit for an hour or so.
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Did You Know?
- Hutchinson Zoo is celebrating 40 years (1986–2026) on its current site in Historic Carey Park
- The zoo offers free admission, making it an accessible educational resource for families
- FrogWatch citizen science program allows visitors to participate in identifying frog and toad calls for scientific research
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