About Us
Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo’s mission is “To connect people with animals, inspiring the protection of wild animals and wild places.”
The Zoo, founded in 1965 with a collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm animals, and a few squirrel monkeys, has expanded to a 24-acre campus that houses hundreds of animals in naturalistic exhibits and annually hosts more than 500,000 visitors. Reid Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
To be accredited, zoos must undergo a thorough investigation to ensure that they have met, and will continue to meet, ever-rising standards. These standards encompass animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous accreditation process every five years.
Reid Park Zoological Society
The mission of the Reid Park Zoological Society is “To connect people with animals, inspiring the protection of wild animals and wild places.”
Founded in 1975 and officially incorporated in 1976, Reid Park Zoological Society is a membership-based 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation that supports the city-owned Reid Park Zoo.
Reid Park Zoo Foundation
The mission of the Reid Park Zoo Foundation is “To leave a legacy for the future enhancement of Reid Park Zoo and conservation of wild animals and wild places throughout the world.”