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Forever fun.
Forever wild.

What’s Happening at Your Zoo

  • Boo at the Zoo 2025

    October 23-26

    Boo at the Zoo 2025

    Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo.

  • Smash Bash 2025

    Saturday, October 11, 2025

    Smash Bash 2025

    ‘Tis the season for pumpkins! Join us for a day of pumpkin enrichment for the animals that call Reid Park Zoo home.

  • Birding at the Zoo

    Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

    Birding at the Zoo

    Events / 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. Join Reid Park Zoo and Tucson Bird Alliance (formerly Tucson Audubon Society) for a guided bird walk through the Zoo. Experience the zoo in a new way as we observe and identify the native birds we see that call the zoo home.  Binoculars and field guides are recommended but…

  • Unlock Some Memories

    Unlock Some Memories

    As part of the 60th anniversary celebration of Reid Park Zoo, we’ve been featuring stories and photos from our guests on their experiences at the Zoo over the years. Recently, a guest shared a fond memory of Zoo Keys — how she still held on to her key decades later and how much she and…

  • Squirrel Monkey Toto

    Help Us Protect Wild Animals 

    Take action alongside Reid Park Zoo, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Wildlife Trafficking Alliance, and Tucson International Airport to reduce the demand for illegal wildlife products. 

  • Little Critters Workshop: Slithery, Skittery, Scaly

    Friday, October 24, 2025

    Little Critters Workshop: Slithery, Skittery, Scaly

    Events / Where Learning Gets Wild!  These interactive programs encourage families to learn about the animal world together. Each program features a different animal theme and includes animal ambassador encounters, movement-based activities, and a simple craft. The activities are based on Arizona’s Early Learning Standards to develop motor, social, and cognitive skills. Advance Registration Required. This…

Wild Adventures

Behind-the-Scenes Experiences

Go behind-the-scenes to discover the inner workings of the Zoo and animal care when you book a tour in advance of your trip to the Zoo

Feed a Giraffe

Don’t miss the daily giraffe feed — an affordable and delightful addition to your visit!

Daily Zoo Keeper Talks

Hear about the animals from the people who take care of them every day

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Rides & Attractions

Take a ride on the wild side on our custom Cox Jungle Carousel or the Reid Park Zoo Railway.

Photo Experiences

Snap photos and make memories during your Zoo visit

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Climb, slide and explore the continents hands-on at this new, interactive playground

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Unforgettable Events

Host your own private event or attend an event at the Reid Park Zoo.

For Zoo events see our event calendar

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Weddings

Birthday Parties

Corporate Events

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 Champions for Wildlife

  Reid Park Zoo works with partners locally and globally to save wild animals and wild places.  

Coming in 2026

Pathway to Asia

Major Expansion will connect Guests with Wildlife of the World’s Largest Continent

Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo is excited to announce that it has broken ground and construction has begun on the much-awaited Pathway to Asia exhibit.

Donate

Your gift to Reid Park Zoo ensures a wonderful experience for Zoo guests, while supporting world-class animal care, innovative education programming and groundbreaking conservation efforts. 

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Volunteer

Share your passion for wildlife and conservation with others by volunteering your time at Reid Park Zoo!

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