January 2011

Watch for this new species, native to Southern Chile and Argentina, in the Zoo’s South American Aviary.  The elegant crested tinamou CAN fly, but not very well, so it typically escapes predators by running away.  Reid Park Zoo’s tinamou, however, are not at all timid–although the Zoo houses two male birds, one of them is… read more

Although Shombay, our new male lion, has had access to his exhibit for several weeks, today (1/20/11) is the first day he has been brave enough to remain out in the open after sighting the first Zoo visitor…or a squirrel, or a falling leaf. Keepers are thrilled that their patience is finally paying off, allowing… read more

The construction fence is up, and demolition work has begun on the Zoo’s new elephant exhibit!  This project has been in the planning stages for some time, so it’s really exciting to see it finally getting underway.  We’ll update our website with photos of the construction so you can see Expedition Tanzania taking shape.  Check… read more