Lee Richardson Zoo

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 acres (19 ha) inside Finnup Park and includes many animals that are non-native to southwest Kansas. Admission is free.

History

Finnup Park was established by a donation of 105 acres (42 ha) 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.

Gallery

Walking entrance to Lee Richardson Zoo

Walking entrance to Lee Richardson Zoo

Sloth bear

Sloth bear

Bearded barbet

Bearded barbet

Notes

External links

Lee Richardson

Lee Richardson may refer to:

See also

Lee Richardson (politician)

Lee Richardson (born October 31, 1947) is a Canadian businessman and politician.

Richardson was first elected to Parliament in the 1988 election as a Progressive Conservative representing the riding of Calgary Southeast.

In 1993 Richardson returned to a successful career in business, community service and philanthropy.

He was re-elected in 2004, winning four consecutive elections in the constituency of Calgary Centre.

Richardson announced his resignation from the House of Commons on May 30, 2012, in order to accept an appointment as Principal Secretary to the Premier of Alberta.

Education

Richardson was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. He was educated at Calgary schools, the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta. He also attended Oxford University, England.

Personal life

Married to Susanne Reece in 1971, they had three children: Michael, Jill, and Jane.

The family lost Susanne to cancer in 1998.

Early career

Richardson first entered federal politics serving on Parliament Hill as Executive Assistant to former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker from 1972 to 1974.

Lee Richardson (footballer)

Lee James Richardson (born 12 March 1969 in Halifax, Yorkshire) is a former professional footballer and until 6 May 2009 he was manager of Chesterfield. He is the younger brother of Nick Richardson, who briefly played alongside him for Halifax Town.

Playing career

Richardson, an energetic midfield player, began his career at his local club Halifax Town, before enjoying spells at a number of clubs throughout Britain. He had particularly successful seasons at Aberdeen and Oldham Athletic in the mid nineties, and ended his playing career at Chesterfield.

Whilst at Aberdeen he was part of a team which finished second to Rangers in all three domestic competitions in 1992–93

Management career

Richardson was appointed as Chesterfield manager in April 2007, following a spell as caretaker. He was unable to stop them from being relegated to League Two. In April 2008, with Chesterfield lying 8th in League Two, Richardson was linked with the vacant managerial position at League One side Huddersfield Town. On 3 November 2008, it was announced that Richardson was up for nomination for the League Two manager of the month for October but was beaten by Peter Jackson of Lincoln City. Richardson was nominated for the same award in March 2009 and won it after his team took 18 points to push towards the play-offs.