Company Profile
Lee Richardson Zoo
Company Overview
Lee Richardson Zoo is a department of the City of Garden City located in Garden City, Kansas. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Garden City is located in southwest Kansas and is 75 miles east of the Colorado state line and 200 miles west of Wichita, Kansas.
Lee Richardson Zoo is a mission-based, values driven operation. It is viewed as a treasure of the diverse community. Lee Richardson Zoo is free to pedestrians and open 361 days of the year.
Company History
Lee Richardson Zoo was founded in 1927 by members of the local chapter of the Izaak Walton League. The Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1986.