Forever fun.
Forever wild.
What’s Happening at Your Zoo
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Friday & Saturday Nights Starting May 23
Summer Safari Nights 2025
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings!
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Saturday, May 24, 2025
Bear Awareness Day 2025
6 – 8 p.m.
Events / Are you a big fan of Reid Park Zoo bears Finley, Oja, and Joaquin? Show your love for bears (grizzly, Andean, and beyond) this summer by visiting the Zoo for Bear Awareness Day. Chat with Zoo volunteers at stations in the Zoo, hear from the bear care team at the day’s Zoo Keeper…
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Asian Small Clawed Otters Now Swimming at Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo is excited to announce the addition of two Asian small-clawed otters. Berani (male, age 3) and Little Frei (female, age 7).
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Reid Park Zoo Receives Prestigious Accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
We are proud to announce that Reid Park Zoo has once again earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This prestigious recognition is the gold standard in the zoo world.
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Get tickets through December 4
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige Jim Click Millions for Tucson
9 a.m. to Noon
With your $25 contribution (or 5 tickets for $100) you could win this stunning vehicle. 2nd prize is two round-trip first-class airline tickets to anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). 3rd prize is $5,000 cash. The Zoo will be selling tickets through December 4, 2025.
Plan Your Visit
Reid Park Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and takes about two hours to see! Tickets may be purchased online, or at the gate. Daytime entry is always free for Zoo Members!
Monday, May 19, 2025
Today’s Schedule
Check front entrance for locations
9:00 AM
Zoo Opens!
10:30 AM
Zoo Keeper chat
11:00 AM
Animal Encounter
2:00 PM
Zoo Keeper chat
4:00 PM
Zoo Closes
Last entrance at 3:30 p.m.
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
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
Climb, slide and explore the continents hands-on at this new, interactive playground
Unforgettable Events
Host your own private event or attend an event at the Reid Park Zoo.
For Zoo events see our event calendar
Weddings
for Kids & Adults
Birthday Parties
Corporate Events
Education
Engaging year-round programs inspire the curious of all ages to learn about wildlife and how they can help preserve our natural world.
Field Trips
Looking for a unique way for your students to explore concepts introduced in the classroom? Bring your class (K-12) to the zoo for an adventure they won’t forget!
Outreach Programs
Can’t come to us? We’ll come to you! Our outreach programs offer up-close encounters with Zoo ambassador animals.
Non-School Groups
Programs for scouts, clubs, and other non-school groups.
Champions for Wildlife
Reid Park Zoo works with partners locally and globally to save wild animals and wild places.
Coming in 2026
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.
Volunteer
Share your passion for wildlife and conservation with others by volunteering your time at Reid Park Zoo!
