Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Msituni the Giraffe
Reid Park Zoo is excited to welcome Msituni (pronounced see-TOO-nee), a new adult female reticulated giraffe to its group of giraffes, known as a tower. “We are very excited for Msituni to join… more ›
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New Squirrel Monkeys Are Swinging Into Reid Park Zoo
Two new squirrel monkeys, Mango and Mateo, are monkeying around at Reid Park Zoo! These juvenile brothers were chosen by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums Squirrel Monkey Species Survival Plan to teach… more ›
Happy Holidays and the Latest Developments from Reid Park Zoo
Happy Holidays from all of us at Reid Park Zoo! We hope you are enjoying this peaceful season with your loved ones. ZooLights continues at the Zoo most evenings through January 5, shining… more ›
Sustainability for the Holidays
Keeping it green during the holiday season! We’re in the midst of the holiday season, which means food, gifts, and fun memories to be made! It also means a spike in waste production.… more ›
2024 Holiday Giving Guide
Looking for the perfect gift for everyone on your list? Whether you’re searching for a meaningful present for the wildlife enthusiast in your life or a unique stocking stuffer for the kids, Reid… more ›
12 Days of Animal Intros
There are some new faces around the Zoo! Welcome to the 12 Days of Animal Intros, where we’ll be talking about recent additions to the Zoo. Amazon Milk Frogs These colorful frogs… more ›
Behind-the-Scenes: Making Enrichment
Providing environmental enrichment is an essential part of a zoo keeper’s job. It encourages and provides ample opportunities for an animal to do things like forage, climb, and swim, like they would in… more ›
Save Taxes and Help Reid Park Zoo
Looking to make a difference for Reid Park Zoo and the animals, and save on your taxes at the same time? Consider a gift from your IRA. If you are age 70 ½… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Tsavo the African Elephant
Reid Park Zoo is excited to announce a big addition: Tsavo the African Elephant. “Tsavo is a wonderful addition to Reid Park Zoo and we cannot wait to get to know him better… more ›
Argus Pheasant Chicks Hatch at Reid Park Zoo
The Zoo recently hatched two great argus pheasant chicks. At hatch, the chicks weighed 50g (that’s as much as half an apple). To keep the chicks safe, they are being raised behind the… more ›