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The old Zoo parking lot is closed permanently as we make way for construction of Pathway to Asia. The new parking lot is located North of the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center (ARC) and Reid Park Zoo.

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Growing Up Zoo

Posted April 5, 2022 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

Reid Park Zoo has seen a lot of growth over the years. Reid Park Zoo President & CEO has witnessed lots of that growth firsthand — initially as a guest, then as the… more ›

Celebrating 2 Years of Penzi and Growing Up with You

Posted April 5, 2022 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

This week is full of celebrations. Tomorrow is Penzi the African elephant’s second birthday. Tipping the scale at 1,890 pounds, this not-so-little elephant is such a joy to watch grow up. These days… more ›

Project Updates: Angel Charity for Children World of Play, Pathway to Asia and More

Posted March 24, 2022 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News, Future of Your Zoo.

March is our busiest month of the year at Reid Park Zoo, and it has been wonderful to see all of the families with children on spring break the last couple of weeks!… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Project Update

Posted February 23, 2022 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

We are pleased to bring to you the latest monthly update on projects at Reid Park Zoo. February is the beginning of our busy season and this year we have some BIG visitors… more ›

Meet the Roaracious Crew

Posted January 21, 2022 by Deborah Carr & filed under In the News.

Reid Park Zoo is bringing dinosaurs to Tucson this Spring with Dinosaur Discovery! Without further ado, allow us to introduce the prehistoric guests soon to be seen at your Zoo: Tyrannosaurus Rex… more ›

Shop on the Wild Side

Posted December 1, 2021 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we know that holiday shopping is going to be top of mind for a lot of our Zoo members. Give the gift of… more ›

Joaquin the Andean Bear Welcomed Back to Your Zoo

Posted October 7, 2021 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News, Animal Updates.

Welcome Home, Joaquin! We are beary excited to introduce you to Joaquin the Andean bear — or should we say reintroduce you! Joaquin was born at Reid Park Zoo in 2002. He has… more ›

Zebra Foal Born at Reid Park Zoo

Posted October 1, 2021 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News.

Anna the Grevy’s zebra gave birth to a foal early this week. The baby is healthy, nursing well, and exploring his new environment. Grevy’s zebras are an endangered species and the largest of… more ›

International Vulture Awareness Day

Posted September 4, 2021 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

Save Our Scavengers! People need vultures because vultures clean our planet. They consume carcasses that would otherwise rot and could spread diseases to humans and their livestock. Their highly acidic stomachs digest nasty… more ›

Rancho Rossa Vineyards Introduces “Wine of the Wild” Benefiting Reid Park Zoo

Posted August 9, 2021 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News, Zoo Fundraisers.

Local winery Rancho Rossa Vineyards has released a new premium wine benefiting Reid Park Zoo called Wine of the Wild. The wine is a red blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot with fresh… more ›

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