FROM ZOO TO YOU: Rethinking the term ‘bird-brains’
BY HOUSTON GLOVER English philosopher Sir Francis Bacon first coined the term ‘bird-witted’ to describe one who is “easily distracted and unable to keep his… Login to continue reading Login…
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FROM ZOO TO YOU: Story Time returns to Lee Richardson Zoo in April
BY ANDREA FLORES Story Time at the Lee Richardson Zoo will have you bound for excitement! We are happy to announce that Story Time will… Login to continue reading Login…
Spring Break learning about animals at the zoo
Houston Glover, center, answers questions by campers about “Gilligan”, a Great Plains toad, Thursday at the Finnup Center during a Spring Break Zoo Camp at… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: It’s all about caring at the zoo
BY KRISTI NEWLAND When you’re a zookeeper, people usually ask you what you like best about your job. The answer, or at least part of… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Variety of primates available for viewing at zoo
BY ALICE NELSON When most people think of zoos, they also think of monkeys. Lee Richardson Zoo not only has monkeys, but also other types… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: A totally different breed of horse
BY JOE KNOBBE Did you know that the Asian wild horse, or Przewalski’s (pronounced sheh-VAL-skee), is the only living species of true wild horse remaining… Login to continue reading Login…
Namba, the sloth bear, dies at zoo
Lee Richardson Zoo staff are mourning the passing of Namba, a sloth bear and long-time zoo resident.
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Creating zoo signage with the 3-30-3 rule
BY EMILY SEXSON As Lee Richardson Zoo’s Communication Specialist, I’m responsible for developing signage for the zoo. The average zoo guest spends two to three… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Celebrating love in the animal kingdom
BY ALYSSA MECHLER Valentine’s Day was on Wednesday, Feb. 14. It is a celebration of romance and love all over the world. Many of our… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Spring break edventures await youth with zoo camps
BY ANDREA FLORES Spring break will be here before we know it, sometimes families have trouble planning a fun-filled week. However, we hope to ease… Login to continue reading Login…