FROM ZOO TO YOU: Behind the curtain of enrichment at the zoo
Many of our guests are familiar with Lee Richardson Zoo; likewise, many of us are familiar with the “Wizard of Oz”.
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FROM ZOO TO YOU: Celebrating those who care for and treat animals
BY JOE KNOBBE This past week, Lee Richardson Zoo observed Veterinary Appreciation Day on June 18. The day was created in 2015 to recognize the… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Learning about pollinators, beneficial plants for National Pollinator Week
National Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinators. This year, National Pollinator Week (NPW) will take place June 16 – 22. Pollinators are animals that move pollen from the male parts of flowers to the female parts, facilitating plant reproduction.
FROM ZOO TO YOU: More than your average pigeon can be found at the zoo
BY HOUSTON GLOVER When you ask anyone to name a zoo animal, their first thought is usually a large mammal like a rhino, giraffe, or… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: From renovations to additions, something is always happening at the zoo
If you haven’t been to Lee Richardson Zoo for a while, let’s catch you up on what’s been going on.
FROM ZOO TO YOU: A variety of activities, camps available at zoo through the summer
As the schools of USD 457 finished their classes this week, many people view this as the start of summer. The true start of summer, marked by the summer solstice, is not until June 20 this year. However, there is no need to wait to embark on summertime activities. Whether it is blowing bubbles, swimming, or games, summer is the time to be outside!
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Zoo’s red ruffed lemur family adds three from latest litter
Lee Richardson Zoo welcomed their third litter of red ruffed lemur infants recently, and this time it’s three!
FROM ZOO TO YOU: May is packed full of fun opportunities at the zoo
May is full of fun opportunities at Lee Richardson Zoo!
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Good nutrition is crucial to zoo animals’ welfare
The beginning of May marks the start of a very exciting season for Lee Richardson Zoo: welcome to Encounters Season!
FROM ZOO TO YOU: North American songbirds are on decline and facing crisis
Many of our conversations are about critically endangered animals such as red ruffed lemurs from Madagascar, black rhinos from Africa, Amur leopards from Asia, and endangered animals such as East African crowned cranes from Africa and red pandas from Asia. The situations all seem far away.