Hutchinson Zoo, Hutchinson, KS

One of the main attractions is the Prairie Thunder Railroad, a train that goes throughout the zoo. The train has been operating since 2003, and nearly 10,000 people ride it each year. The journey takes about eight minutes. The zoo is one of four places in Kansas that offers animal rehabilitation services. The zoo began their animal rehabilitation program in 1991. In their first year they rehabilitated thirteen animals. Various animals, including bald eagles have been rehabilitated through this program. In 2004, the zoo rehabilitation program had grown to rehabilitate over 600 animals.