Lee Richardson Zoo is a wonderful zoo. It is beaut...

Lee Richardson Zoo is a wonderful zoo. It is beautiful and, bonus, free to walkthrough. You can also drive through the zoo for a small fee, but personally I'd recommend walking unless you've got mobility issues.

Aside from the regular zoo attractions (animals) you can see Old Two Bits - an antique steam locomotive that was parked there long before I was born - and enjoy excellent educational programs at the Finnup center. If you get tired visit the playground and have a rest while the kids play. And don't forget to visit the Lee Richardson Mining Company, where the kids can pan for gems in a water steam. There are events several times a year in the meadow on the Western side of the zoo, but it's also a great place for a picnic. The train ride through the zoo is always popular with kids, and stop by the Safari Shop for snacks and keepsakes. And as long as you're here, the Finney County Museum - also free admission - is right outside the entrance.

The zoo is my favorite place to take the kids to get them out of the house on nice days.