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'Brit Spaugh' name returns to Great Bend Zoo
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Mulch from the Great Bend Compost Site has replaced dirt for the new reptile garden at the zoo. Gregory notes the zoo is going green, and using as many recycled items as possible. Three Eagle Scout candidates are also at work, helping zoo staff winterize exhibits. - photo by Susan Thacker
At some point, Brit Spaugh Zoo underwent a branding change, and started being known at Great Bend Zoo. But in recent days, city officials have reaffirmed the inclusion of the zoo’s founder’s name. City Administrator Howard Partington said the zoo’s name is "Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo."