Protecting Our Oceans While Living in the Desert
Take Action on Plastic Pollution! For most of us living in the Sonoran Desert, the ocean may not always be on our minds, but did you know that our everyday actions affect the… more ›
Zoo Blog
Zoo Staff Deeply Saddened by Elephant’s Death
Reid Park Zoo staff are saddened to report beloved 11-year-old male elephant, Punga, died unexpectedly yesterday due to a double mesenteric root torsion, or twisted gut. Symptoms of this condition occur suddenly and… more ›
50 Years of Giant Anteaters!
In 1968, Reid Park Zoo introduced the Tucson community to its first pair of giant anteaters. These new animals were a big change from the Zoo’s previous collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm… more ›
Walk-out to the Zoo Day Camp
In anticipation of the teacher walk-out… Reid Park Zoo has added even more Day Camps. The Walk-out to The Zoo – Day Camp is for children in grades 1-6 from 9:00-4: 00 pm… more ›
We Can Save Animals from Extinction
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recently conducted a survey and the results were staggering but hopeful. The survey found: Many Americans (40%) recognize there have been government reductions to conserve… more ›
Summer Camp Scholarships Now Available
40 KIDS WILL RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP AT REID PARK ZOO! For the last several decades, Reid Park Zoo has offered a variety of action-packed summer day camps to greater… more ›
Life is like a bed of roses…primroses
Worf, Reid Park Zoo’s male Andean bear, has been a visitor favorite for years. He often rolls and plays in the pink primrose flowers in his habitat or wades in his pool… more ›
The Largest Reptile in North American is Here!
AMERICAN ALLIGATOR LYING IN THE WAIT The largest reptile in North America, the American alligator, can now be seen at Reid Park Zoo. Zoo guests have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this… more ›
Think BIG when you give!
Arizona Gives Day Returns! On April 3rd, Arizona Gives Day will help raise awareness about Arizona nonprofits and the critical role they play in our communities and state. This event will inspire people to… more ›
Animal Ambassadors Helping to Educate the Community
Originally thought to be globally extinct, the Black-footed ferret is one of the most endangered mammals in North America. Today, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), estimates there are approximately 300… more ›