Cat Canyon opens at Lee Richardson Zoo with new cat habitats
Zookeeper Sara Niemczyk, longtime keeper at Lee Richardson Zoo, oversees Cat Canyon and the lion and primate areas. The new exhibits for jaguars and mountain lions are four and a half times larger, featuring natural features and climate controls to reduce stress and allow cats to be themselves.
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Ken
Sara Niemczyk
Niemczyk
Cat Canyon
Lee Richardson Zoo
Emporia State University
Lions and Jaguars At Lee Richardson Zoo An Inside Look
Scott Rust profiles zoo life at Lee Richardson Zoo describing Cat Canyon care routines for lions jaguars and bobcats. Keeper Niemczyk starts days at the lions enclosure then Cat Canyon and the primate barn ensuring animal checks water and outdoor time while noting shifts in summer hours and window washing. Bianca Amelia Kira Cactus Bobby and Payton are the featured cats with ages ranging from 12 to 20 plus a recent mountain lion arrival from Sedgwick County Zoo. The piece also discusses how zoos use the AZA network to trade animals and openings when new cats become available.
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Newland
Niemczyk
Cat Canyon
Bianca
Amelia
Zop
Kira
Henry Doorly Zoo
Omaha
Neb
Cactus
Bobby
Payton
Sedgwick County Zoo
Wichita
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Lee Richardson Zoo
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Kristi Newland
Scott Rust
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