Lee Richardson Zoo
The Lee Richardson Zoo is an AZA accredited zoo in Garden City, Kansas. Expect 71–84°F afternoons in the mildest months, May, September and October.
A zoo & aquarium inside Garden City
Summers are hot
July highs run 93–93°, and about 74 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 16" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Garden City
Lee Richardson Zoo is inside Garden City, which has 21 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Sep and Oct
May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Garden City Regional (GCK) has airline service, about 8 miles from Lee Richardson Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Lee Richardson Zoo
The Lee Richardson Zoo is an AZA accredited zoo in Garden City, Kansas. The zoo has more than 80 species of animals located on 47 acres (19 ha) inside Finnup Park and includes many animals that are non-native to southwest Kansas. Admission is free for pedestrians or $20 per car.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 80 species
- Area
- 47 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Bases for Lee Richardson Zoo
Rooms are nearest in Garden City (21) and Lakin Township (3).
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Lee Richardson Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City | in town | — | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,402 | $192K | C− |
| Garden City Township | 6 mi north | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 RV park | 5,667 | $224K | — |
| Lakin Township | 22 mi west | 35 min | 3 3 hotels | 2,447 | $184K | — |
| Lakin | 21 mi west | 30 min | 2 2 hotels | 2,154 | $170K | — |
| Haskell Township | 28 mi south | 40 min | 2 2 motels | 1,812 | $177K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
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What people ask about Lee Richardson Zoo
Is Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City?
Yes. It’s inside Garden City, KS.
When is the best time to visit Lee Richardson Zoo?
May, September and October, with highs of 71–84°.
What is the closest airport to Lee Richardson Zoo?
Garden City Regional (GCK), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 215 miles.
Where should I stay near Lee Richardson Zoo?
Garden City (in town, 21 places to stay) and Lakin Township (22 mi, 3 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Garden City
No one has shared advice yet; Garden City’s Town Square takes questions.
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