Hutchinson Zoo launches brick fundraiser for new pavilion and plaza
Proceeds will support the wildlife park's master plan and upcoming Pedal Boat Plaza
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Sign up freeHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo launched a brick paver fundraiser Friday to finance improvements at the wildlife park, including a new pavilion and Pedal Boat Plaza. The campaign will support long-term growth and the zoo's master plan as the facility marks its 40th anniversary.
Community members can purchase personalized, engraved bricks to honor loved ones, recognize businesses or show general support for wildlife conservation. According to landscape plans drafted earlier this year by City of Hutchinson designer Jacob Terrell, the pavers will be installed around a new fire pit within the planned Pedal Boat Plaza, adjacent to the upcoming pavilion.
The zoo, which opened at its current Carey Park location in 1986, is implementing several major facility upgrades to enhance the visitor experience. Proceeds from the fundraiser will directly benefit the Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo, a nonprofit organization that has backed the city-owned attraction for four decades.
The wildlife park routinely relies on community campaigns to help fund capital projects outside its standard municipal budget. Organizers said the permanent installations will allow donors to leave a lasting mark on the grounds, and supporters can purchase the commemorative bricks online through the zoo's website or in person at the gift shop.
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