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Lee Richardson Zoo
http://www.garden-city.org/zoo/
Contact:  Kelly Miller, Distance Learning Coordinator      620.276.1250
E-Mail:  kmiller@garen-city.org
 

The Lee Richardson Zoo is located in Garden City, Kansas.  The 47-acre zoo includes a diverse population of animals representing 100 different species.

The Lee Richardson Zoo provides free distance learning programs from our interactive television studio.  Students of any age can connect for a one-on-one visit with our education staff and some of our special animal ambassadors.  Choose one of our pre-planned program topics, or let us create a program to fit your interests.  Programs can be adapted for any grade level.  We do not charge a program fee;  however, schools requesting a program are responsible for any connection costs.

Technology:
The zoo uses an ISDN dial-up system at 384K.  For more information, please contact the zoo.

Scheduling:
To schedule a distance learning program, contact the zoo's education department from 8:00 AM - noon and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM central time, Monday through Friday.  Please schedule distance learning programs at least two weeks in advance.

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS
Animal Adaptations
Seeing in the dark, smelling with their tongues, or even becoming invisible - animals have some very special ways of surviving in their habitats.  Come meet some remarkable real-life survivors.

Tropical Treasures
Travel with us to the rainforests as we encounter carnivorous plants, lizards that look like leaves, and much more.  Discover why rainforests are so important to our planet, and find out what you can do to help save these tropical treasures.

Wonders Down Under
From wombats to wallabies, Australia  is home to some amazing animals!  Join us as we explore the wild world down under.

Kansas Animals
More than just buffalo roam here!  Come learn all about the wonderful wildlife right here on our own Great Plains.

Going, Going, Gone:  Vanishing Species
Meet some rare animals and discover why they are disappearing so quickly, what zoos are doing to conserve them, and what you can do to help these vanishing species.

Creepy Creatures
Are snakes really slimy?  Can toads give you warts?  Learn the truth about some of nature's less popular animals.  These creatures might not be as creepy as you think!

Bird Buddies
Soaring, singing, or preening - the more you know about birds, the more fun they are!  Visit the zoo to learn all about this special group of animals and meet some of our own feathered friends.

Awesome Amphibians
From their love song serenades to their role as barometers of environmental quality, amphibians are fascinating animals!  We'll explore their unique adaptations for survival, and how they are playing an important role in the latest medical advances.

Radical Reptiles
Snakes, geckos, and even dragons - reptiles are some of the most misunderstood animals in the world!  Join us for a close-up look at these animals, and find out what makes reptiles so radical.

Create-Your-Own-Topic
Is your class studying mammals, habitats, or another nature-related topic?  We can design a program to fit your curriculum!  Contact the zoo to discuss programming options.