Lee Richardson Zoo

Lee Richardson Zoo is an AZA-accredited public zoo operated by the City of Garden City, Kansas, located at 312 E Finnup Drive and offering an extensive collection of amphibians, birds, invertebrates, mammals, and reptiles with a strong focus on endangered species conservation. The zoo's Finnup Center for Conservation Education serves as the hub for interactive learning, supporting school field trips, summer camps, keeper chats, and animal encounter programs. Visitors can also enjoy regular publications through the Zoo Gnus newsletter, birthday party experiences, and sensory-accessible facilities. Free and family-friendly, Lee Richardson Zoo combines recreational enjoyment with meaningful wildlife conservation efforts, making it a valued community asset for environmental education and a welcoming destination for visitors across western Kansas and beyond.