FROM ZOO TO YOU: Are lizards going back to school?
BY ALICE NELSON Aug. 14 was not just the first day for students heading back to USD 457 classes. It was also this year’s World… Login to continue reading Login…
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FROM ZOO TO YOU: The real story of lions, ‘the king of the jungle’
BY KRISTI NEWLAND We’ve all heard stories about lions. There’s the lion and the lamb, Mufasa and Simba and their family and friends, the lion… Login to continue reading Login…
Zoo’s new sloth bear cubs take centerstage
Kelce, the sloth bear cub, climbs to the center of a rope spider web to claim a watermelon at its center in his exhibit at… Login to continue reading Login…
Going for a ride
Children ride the carousel at Lee Richardson Zoo on July 13, The carousel features handcarved and painted animals for children to ride on. The zoo… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Sloth bears have returned to the zoo
BY HOUSTON GLOVER When you visit the zoo this weekend, you may just see a pair of new faces. Sloth Bears are back in Garden… Login to continue reading Login…
Zoo welcomes pair of sloth bear cubs to animal family
On Friday, July 26, two one-and-a-half-year-old male sloth bear cubs, named Harper and Kelce, arrived at Lee Richardson Zoo.
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Celebrating the work of local zookeepers
BY JOE KNOBBE This past week Lee Richardson Zoo celebrated National Zookeeper Week. In 2007, a House Resolution was introduced which “recognizes the contributions zookeepers… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Celebrating the snakes of the world
BY EMILY SEXSON They provide contortrostatin, a protein used to help treat breast cancer and prevent the spread of cancer cells. They reduce tick-borne illness… Login to continue reading Login…
Jungle Run IX draws crowd, over 100 vehicles participants
The annual Jungle Run IX auto show filled the West Green at Lee Richardson Zoo Saturday with over 100 vehicle entries of various ages from… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Enjoy summer like the animals do
BY ALYSSA MECHLER This month is Parks and Recreation Month! Did you know Lee Richardson Zoo is a part of the Parks and Recreation Department… Login to continue reading Login…