As the blistering summer sun rises above the desert horizon and illuminates Reid Park Zoo, Keepers busily make their way around the animal habitats, cleaning and setting out enrichment items for the animals.… more ›
Exciting improvements are coming to Reid Park Zoo for the animals and for our guests, thanks to our community’s support! When Tucson’s voters passed Propositions 202 and 203 in November 2017, you gave… more ›
Reid Park Zoo staff are saddened to report beloved 11-year-old male elephant, Punga, died unexpectedly yesterday due to a double mesenteric root torsion, or twisted gut. Symptoms of this condition occur suddenly and… more ›
In 1968, Reid Park Zoo introduced the Tucson community to its first pair of giant anteaters. These new animals were a big change from the Zoo’s previous collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm… more ›
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recently conducted a survey and the results were staggering but hopeful. The survey found: Many Americans (40%) recognize there have been government reductions to conserve… more ›
AMERICAN ALLIGATOR LYING IN THE WAIT The largest reptile in North America, the American alligator, can now be seen at Reid Park Zoo. Zoo guests have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this… more ›
On Monday, March 26, Reid Park Zoo became home to seven new residents, three female and four male, four-month-old Nigerian dwarf goats. The Nigerian dwarf is a miniature goat from West Africa. It… more ›
Since February of 2017, the mob of meerkats at Reid Park Zoo have been a visitor favorite with their playful nature and endless digging and sunbathing. These charismatic omnivores have entertained zoo guests… more ›
After returning to San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 2016 for breeding opportunities with their herd, Mabu, the 13,000-pound bull, returned to Reid Park Zoo on Tuesday, Feb. 20th. He rejoined the Zoo’s… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Announces Birth of Baird’s Tapir Reid Park Zoo is happy to announce the birth of another Baird’s tapir! The Zoo’s 15 year-old female Baird’s tapir, Contessa, and 11 year-old male… more ›