Fun Facts
Garden City has approximately 30,000 people in the area.
Garden City was a point on the Santa Fe Trail.
Garden City has 7 beautiful public parks.
Garden City has an awesome zoo named Lee Richardson Zoo. There are over 350 animals from all over the world on display at the zoo. The most recent display exhibits animals from Asia. It is called Wild Asia.
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August 1991 - the zoo's elephants take a dip in the city pool. |
The Garden City pool holds almost 2.5 million gallons of water!
Fun Center! The Fun Center is an awesome place to take your family and friends. There are all types of arcade games and rides for those looking for fun.
Garden City has 15 landmarks on the National Registar.
Garden City once had many buffalo roaming the plains.
Transportation is very easy. You can travel by bus, train,or airline.
Garden City has lots of stores. Shoppers can find a variety of goods to purchase.
Garden City has 2 beef packing plants. IBP and Con Agra. On December 25, 2000 Con Agra burned and is currently closed.

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