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Best time
Visit on weekdays to see more animals in their enclosures, as some animals may be unavailable on busy days while being tended to by staff. Most exhibits feature informative signs about habitats and animals.
Visitor tip
The gift shop operates only on weekends, so plan accordingly if you want to purchase souvenirs. Consider buying on weekend visits or plan your purchases in advance.
Visitor tip
Bring the kids to the play areas and merry-go-round to let them burn energy between animal exhibits. Benches are scattered throughout for rest breaks during your visit.
About Lee Richardson Zoo
Habitat for native & exotic animals. 50-acre zoo featuring native & exotic animal exhibits, plus a playground & picnic areas.
What visitors say
Was very impressed with this zoo, especially given that it's free to enter. Drove up from Dodge City and we spent about 2 hours walking around. Would definitely come back!
For a free zoo, it was a lot bigger than I expected! We spent the day walking around and enjoying all the animals. Only a few were not in their enclosures, most likely being tended to at that time. There were several spots to stop and…
Very good zoo with lots to see. Lemurs, lions, bobcats, red pandas, and sloth bears! There a couple play areas for kids to get their energy out and run around. Plenty of very informative signs teaching about habitat and teach exhibit. I…
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Did You Know?
- Lee Richardson Zoo offers free admission, which is notably mentioned in 93 reviews and is a primary distinguishing feature that visitors consistently highlight
- The zoo spans 50 acres and features both native and exotic animal exhibits including lemurs, giraffes, otters, sloth bears, red pandas, bobcats, and lions
- The zoo includes recreational facilities beyond animal exhibits, including a playground, merry-go-round, multi-person bikes, and motorized ride-on animals for children
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