The Lee Richardson Zoo is an AZA accredited zoo in Garden City, Kansas. The zoo has more than 100 species of animals located on 47 acre inside Finnup Park and includes many animals that are non-native to southwest Kansas. Admission is free for pedestrians or $10 per car.

History

Finnup Park was established by a donation of 105 acre of land to the city by George Finnup. The zoo was started in 1927 by the city and the local chapter of the Izaak Walton League, with two skunks brought in by Lee Richardson, who was Chief of Police and Park and founder and Zoo Superintendent at the time. The zoo was formally named for Lee Richardson in 1950, just a year before he died. The Lee Richardson Zoo is a department of the City of Garden City.

Exhibits

Cat Canyon opened in 2012 and houses the zoo's cougars, jaguars, and bobcats.

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