The Hutchinson Zoo kicks off its annual holiday season this weekend.
Holiday Happy Hour starts the festivities on Fri., Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m., with music, animal experiences and holiday lights. Multiple food options and both non-alcoholic and adult beverages will be available.
This event is exclusively open to adults 21 and over. Tickets are $40 and include complimentary beverages and snacks. Proceeds benefit the Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo and are available on the zoo’s website.
The ninth Nights Before Christmas light show features dazzling displays set to music, made possible by a partnership between the zoo, the Blue Dragons of SkillsUSA and Hutchinson Community College.
Nights Before Christmas will occur from 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 12 -14, 20 – 21 and 27 – 28. Santa’s reindeer will visit on Dec. 20 and 21.
Tickets include access to the zoo grounds light show, hot cocoa, cookies, a photo with Santa and a holiday train ride.
Tickets are $10 per person, with a buy three, get one free option. Children three years and under get in free.
For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit the zoo’s website.
