12 Days of Giving
‘Tis the season of giving, and Reid Park Zoo is here to help you spread the holiday cheer. Read up on our tips for sustainable gift-giving and check back every day now through… more ›
Zoo Blog
Make your Holidays a Little Greener to Save Flamingos!
Planning on getting together with family and friends this holiday season to exchange gifts? Your gift may have a bigger impact than expected. Many products today contain resources harvested from nature. For example,… more ›
3 Ways Your Support Helps Your Zoo Every Day
You Make a Difference for Your Zoo Every Day Happy Giving Zoo Day! Thank you for being a part of our Zoo family and making an impact on everything that happens here each… more ›
Bella the Jaguar is New at Reid Park Zoo
Tucson has a very special new resident: Bella the jaguar has arrived at Reid Park Zoo. She is a 10-year-old cat with an intense stare and a caramel-tan coat featuring black rosettes. “Bella… more ›
Species Survival Plans Save Animal Populations, One Dove at a Time
So, what’s a studbook keeper? You may have noticed Reid Park Zoo talks about “Species Survival Plans” or “SSPs” quite a bit — but what are Species Survival Plans and who is in… more ›
An Update on Elinor
Earlier this month, Reid Park Zoo was deeply saddened by the loss of Elinor, the 20-year-old reticulated giraffe. Elinor passed away on Labor Day, and has been dearly missed by Zoo staff, volunteers,… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Named Best Children’s Activity Center
Reid Park Zoo was just named 2019’s Best Children’s Activity Center by Arizona Daily Star readers! Our mission is to create inspiring memories for all by connecting people and animals to ensure the… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Announces Death of Elinor the Giraffe
Reid Park Zoo is sad to announce the death of Elinor, the Zoo’s 20-year-old reticulated giraffe. Elinor was born at the Knoxville Zoological Gardens on May 29, 1999 and came to Reid Park… more ›
What Reid Park Zoo Learned from the Plastic Free EcoChallenge
Eliminating single-use plastic isn’t easy, but it’s important. Every year, an estimated one million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals and sea turtles die from plastics in the environment. With our mission to protect… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Community Demonstrates Commitment to Conservation
Thank you to everyone that has joined in July’s Plastic Free EcoChallenge! Out of the 741 different teams that have signed up and are participating in the challenge, the Reid Park Zoo is… more ›