September 2011

The cubs are out!  Mom “Kaya” and her three cubs will have access to their exhibit in the mornings (usually until 12:00 or 1:00pm) until further notice. The cubs do get tired, and will rest periodically behind the scenes, so getting to the Zoo early is your best bet. The Zoo is open to the… read more

“Sita,” a 10-year-old female tiger who arrived at Reid Park Zoo from the Bronx Zoo earlier this summer, went out on exhibit for the very first time this morning.  She was calm and confident, and got a lot of attention from Zoo guests and the media.  She’ll have some time to get comfortable on exhibit… read more

As of this morning (9/9/11), the first phase of oleander removal at the Zoo is complete.  A HUGE thanks to TLC and Tree Removal Service Tucson–the two companies donated their services to help the Zoo by removing oleander plants at the south edge of the Zoo, and grinding the remaining stumps below ground level.  They’ll… read more