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.
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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.
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Zoo animals and celebrating their birthdays
When you follow Lee Richardson Zoo on social media, you may notice that we often share animal birthdays. You may ask yourself, how do they know the animal’s birthday, or where do the animals come from? Well, many of the animals at LRZ are born here or at other zoos and moved to our zoo, so we have an exact birthday.
FROM ZOO TO YOU: North American Bison Summit builds upon collaborative practices
BY JOE KNOBBE Recently, I had the opportunity to represent Lee Richardson Zoo at the North American Bison Summit in Loveland, Colo. Sponsored by the… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Following guidelines can help make zoo visits enjoyable for all
I’ve seen some wild things while at Lee Richardson Zoo! African lions roaring and playing chase, Chilean flamingoes “dancing” in their water, sloth bears climbing trees, laughing kookaburras singing to and feeding one another, the list goes on and on. I love watching the animals show off their natural behaviors and awesome adaptations.
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Lee Richardson Zoo gearing up to celebrate Earth Day
April is a very exciting time for Lee Richardson Zoo! Not only do extended hours begin, Story Time is every Monday, field trip season is in full swing, and National Volunteer Week is celebrated, but Earth Day is also celebrated at the Zoo.