FROM ZOO TO YOU: Celebrating monarch butterflies and their migration
BY ALICE NELSON Orange and black wings flutter gently down to a flower, where the butterfly takes a sip of nectar. Monarch butterflies like these… Login to continue reading Login…
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Lazy, warmer afternoons
An African lion lets out a yawn as it lays in its exhibit area at Lee Richardson Zoo and prepares for a nap. High temperatures… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Opportunities to be part of the zoo
BY KRISTI NEWLAND When most people think of those connected to a zoo, a zookeeper immediately comes to mind. Zookeepers play an essential role at… Login to continue reading Login…
Keeping a watchful eye
A pair of sarus cranes keep an eye on the surroundings outside their Wild Asia exhibit at Lee Richardson Zoo. High temperatures in the area… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Frozen Solid – Animals surviving in sub-zero temperatures
BY HOUSTON GLOVER Sub-zero temperatures are no fun for anyone. Most animals will do just about anything to keep their body temperatures above freezing. Birds… Login to continue reading Login…
Zoo closed for weekend due to weather
Due to the dangerously low temperatures and wind chills forecast to 20 to 30-plus below zero, Lee Richardson Zoo will be closed from today, Jan.
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Winter is anything but quiet at the zoo
BY JOE KNOBBE Yep, we’re still here … and we’re open! While things may certainly seem quieter during a visit to the Zoo this time… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: Celebrating Kansas wildlife with a virtual zoo trip
BY EMILY SEXSON Kansas Day is Monday, Jan. 29, and Lee Richardson Zoo be offering a special Virtual Zoo Trip opportunity to those interested in… Login to continue reading Login…
FROM ZOO TO YOU: A look back at the zoo in 2023
BY ALYSSA MECHLER The year 2023 is coming to an end, and as we all might do, we at Lee Richardson Zoo want to take… Login to continue reading Login…
Zoo to close on holidays only
Lee Richardson Zoo will be closed on Christmas Day, Dec.