Zoo Blog

The Latest on Reid Park Zoo’s African Elephant Herd

Posted April 16, 2021 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

Reid Park Zoo’s African elephant herd is always dynamic, and relationships within the herd change over time. As elephants grow up they play different roles in the herd — and day to day… more ›

Your Input Needed on the Future of Your Zoo: A New Survey was Just Released

Posted April 2, 2021 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under Future of Your Zoo, In the News.

As part of the ongoing Community Conversation surrounding the Pathway to Asia project, the City of Tucson released a new survey for input on eight concepts regarding Reid Park and the placement of… more ›

Why Having a Will is important

Posted March 22, 2021 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

March is annually recognized as Write a Will Month to recognize the importance of having your estate plans in order. While no one wants to think about their death, not having plans in… more ›

How We Moved the Flamingo Flock to their New Habitat!

Posted March 2, 2021 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under Future of Your Zoo, Animal Updates, In the News.

Carefully moving 26 flamingos is a big project! The flock moved to their new habitat last week, and we used the opportunity to give each bird their full annual health exam. This coordinated… more ›

The Flamingo Lagoon is Open!

Posted February 24, 2021 by Chelo Grubb & filed under Future of Your Zoo, In the News.

The Flamingo Lagoon is open! The Chilean flamingo flock’s vibrant pink feathers now welcome guests as they enter the Zoo. “The new habitat is absolutely beautiful, and exemplifies the ‘Bigger Spaces, Smiling Faces’… more ›

Black in Nature: Tackling Diversity in Conservation

Posted February 1, 2021 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under Black in Nature, In the News.

Throughout Black History Month, Reid Park Zoo is amplifying the voices of Black professionals in the conservation, animal care, and environmental fields with its “Black in Nature: Tackling Diversity in Conservation” project. Guests… more ›

Denver the Giraffe Celebrates Milestone Birthday

Posted February 1, 2021 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under Animal Updates, In the News.

Today is a special day at Reid Park Zoo: Denver the giraffe is celebrating her 32nd birthday. At 32 years old, Denver is thriving far past the median life expectancy of her species,… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Elephant Herd Enjoys Snow Day

Posted January 26, 2021 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News.

The elephant herd at Reid Park Zoo knew how to celebrate when snow began to fall in Tucson earlier today. While most animals at the Zoo stayed cozy in their heated night houses… more ›

Reid Park Zoo’s Attendance in 2020 Strong Despite Extensive Closure

Posted January 23, 2021 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

Many Opportunities to visit the Zoo for Free or Reduced Admission in 2021 Nature has been a place for healing during the year of pandemic. While state and national parks are reporting record… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Tony the Lion

Posted December 16, 2020 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News, Animal Updates.

A new lion is joining the pride at Reid Park Zoo! Tony is a 5-year-old male lion who comes to Tucson from the San Antonio Zoo, where he was born. He was named… more ›