40th Anniversary Celebration

Name: 40th Anniversary Celebration
Start: 2026-05-23T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-23T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 6 Emerson Loop East, Carey Park, Hutchinson, KS, United States, Kansas 67501

Schedule

Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

6 Emerson Loop East, Carey Park, Hutchinson, KS, United States, Kansas 67501 | Hutchinson, KS

This year marks a special milestone for the Hutchinson Zoo: 40 years at our current home in Carey Park. We’re inviting our members, supporters, and the entire community to help us kick off this anniversary celebration in a big way.
Community support has always been essential to the Zoo’s success. As we celebrate this anniversary, we also want to recognize the people who have helped shape the Hutchinson Zoo over the past four decades. This event is a chance to honor the Zoo’s legacy, reflect on our shared commitment to wildlife conservation, and celebrate the exciting future ahead. Bring your family and friends and join us for our 40th Anniversary Kickoff Event:
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40th Anniversary Event Details
- Saturday, May 23
- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Free to attend
Anniversary Day Experiences
Guests can enjoy a full day of special activities, including:
- Animal Ambassador encounters
- Throwback pricing on train rides — just $1 per ride
- Mini Farm encounters and keeper talks throughout the day
- Self-guided History stations and panels in key areas of the Zoo
- An anniversary scavenger hunt, with commemorative magnets and prizes for the first 250 participants, or while supplies last
- Birthday treats at 1 pm, available while supplies last
Join the Celebration!
Whether you have visited for years or are making new memories with us, we hope you’ll be part of this meaningful celebration. The Hutchinson Zoo’s story has always been a community story, and we are grateful to celebrate 40 years in Carey Park with you.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 23rd, as we kick off this anniversary together!