The Clay Center Zoo is run by volunteers at no tax cost to the community. It is part of Utility Park.

One of the largest cages has two squirrels and an enormous wheel. The squirrels seem to have a ball. Animals include a black panther, a bear, monkeys (including a baby monkey) ducks, geese, deer, goats, and many types of birds.

The Clay Center Zoo is "free" making it a great place for a family outing. Be sure to bring bread to feed the ducks, geese and turkeys. The zoo is part of Utility Park, has a Gazebo, a nice playgroud area and picnic tables. It's a nice setting for a family picnic and entertainment.