Hutchinson Zoo
The Hutchinson Zoo is a small 9-acre (3.6 ha) zoo located in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States. Its origins go back to 1986. Nearby, Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center (2.5 mi) leads the list.
A zoo & aquarium inside Hutchinson
Summers are hot
July highs run 93–93°, and about 67 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Hutchinson
Hutchinson Zoo is inside Hutchinson, which has 21 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1986
Hutchinson Zoo dates from 1986. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Hutchinson Zoo
The Hutchinson Zoo is a small 9-acre (3.6 ha) zoo located in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States. The Hutchinson Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1997.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 160 animals
- Area
- 9 acres
- Established
- 1986
Places to stay near Hutchinson Zoo
Places to stay start in Hutchinson (21) and Reno Township (5), and Wichita has the most rooms in the area (158).
Wichita
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
400,987 people
39 mi southeast of Hutchinson Zoo
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Hutchinson Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson | in town | — | 21 13 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 39,595 | $125K | C− |
| Reno Township | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 4,360 | $153K | — |
| South Hutchinson | 2 mi west | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 2,516 | $151K | — |
| Yoder Township | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 806 | $183K | — |
| Yoder | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 24 | — | — |
| Grant Township | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 1,317 | $243K | — |
| McPherson | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 11 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 13,918 | $212K | C+ |
| Sterling | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 4 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 2,303 | $133K | A |
| Wichita | 39 mi southeast | 1 hr | 158 113 hotels · 28 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 400,987 | $191K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Hutchinson Zoo
These lie within 45 miles as the crow flies.
13 mi MuseumKansas Cosmosphere and Space Center150K visitors a year31 mi Zoo & aquariumTanganyika Wildlife Park
35 mi Zoo & aquariumSedgwick County Zoo
39 mi MuseumExploration Place
45 mi MuseumKansas Aviation Museum
38 mi MuseumWichita Art Museum
38 mi GardenBotanica, The Wichita Gardens
40 mi TheatreWichita Scottish Rite CenterPhoto credits
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center: Patrick Pelletier (Ppelleti (talk)), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sedgwick County Zoo: Patrick Pelletier, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Exploration Place: 04stx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kansas Aviation Museum: David G. Keith, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wichita Art Museum: FUBAR007, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Botanica, The Wichita Gardens: touterse, CC BY 2.0 · Wichita Scottish Rite Center: Judy Handley, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good to know about Hutchinson Zoo
Is Hutchinson Zoo in Hutchinson?
Yes. It’s inside Hutchinson, KS.
When is the best time to visit Hutchinson Zoo?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–83°.
What is the closest airport to Hutchinson Zoo?
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National (ICT), about 37 miles away. The nearest big hub is Tulsa (TUL), about 169 miles.
Where should I stay near Hutchinson Zoo?
Hutchinson (in town, 21 places to stay), Reno Township (4 mi, 5 places to stay) and South Hutchinson (2 mi, 4 places to stay).
Advice from Hutchinson
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