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Council approves study to update zoo master plan, including feasibility study for overnight lodging

2253510 · January 11, 2025
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The council authorized a $23,325 contract with Tesserae to update the Hutchinson Zoo master plan, exploring train exhibit enhancements, pond activation and a feasibility study for an overnight lodging experience in a native-species exhibit.

The Hutchinson City Council on Jan. 7 approved a $23,325 proposal from Tesserae (formerly GMLV) to update the Hutchinson Zoo master plan and complete a feasibility study for proposed enhancements. Justin Combs, director of parks and facilities, presented three main focus areas: train-track exhibits to boost Prairie Thunder Railroad ridership, a multi-species native-Kansas exhibit that…

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