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Forever fun.
Forever wild.

What’s Happening at Your Zoo

  • Brew at the Zoo 2025

    Saturday, May 17

    Brew at the Zoo 2025

    6:30 – 9 p.m.

    Taste a wide selection of craft beer, hard ciders, lagers, and ales from Arizona’s finest brewing companies as you travel around the Zoo in this one-of-a-kind sampling event. 

  • Summer Safari Nights 2025

    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! 

  • Bear Awareness Day 2025

    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…

  • 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige Jim Click Millions for Tucson

    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.

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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