Smash Bash Was a Blast
It’s Pumpkin Season! Pumpkin season is one of the animals’ favorite times of year. Animals all around the Zoo enjoyed smashing, chasing, and snacking on pumpkins during our Smash Bash event last weekend… more ›
Zoo Blog
Come Meet Joaquin the Andean Bear
Come Meet Joaquin! Reid Park Zoo members got a first opportunity to meet a new addition this morning. Joaquin the Andean bear recently arrived at Reid Park Zoo and has been spending time… more ›
Discover Wild Birds at Your Zoo
In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day on October 9, the North American Songbird SAFE program shared this video created by our education team! Join Educator Kristin as she takes a birding walk through your… more ›
Joaquin the Andean Bear Welcomed Back to Your Zoo
Welcome Home, Joaquin! We are beary excited to introduce you to Joaquin the Andean bear — or should we say reintroduce you! Joaquin was born at Reid Park Zoo in 2002. He has… more ›
Zebra Foal Born at Reid Park Zoo
Anna the Grevy’s zebra gave birth to a foal early this week. The baby is healthy, nursing well, and exploring his new environment. Grevy’s zebras are an endangered species and the largest of… more ›
Denver, Reid Park Zoo’s Elderly Giraffe, Passes at 32
Denver, Reid Park Zoo’s beloved geriatric giraffe, was humanely euthanized on Thursday, September 23 due to declining quality of life, related to health concerns common in geriatric animals. At an incredible 32 years… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Spends the Day Cleaning Up Reid Park
We Teamed Up to Clean Up! Reid Park Zoo staff recently had the opportunity to get out and give back by cleaning up litter around Reid Park! With the help of Tucson Clean… more ›
How To Weigh An Alligator
Bayou the Gator Weighs In During a Routine Check-Up At Reid Park Zoo we strive to allow all of our animals to participate in their own healthcare. One basic behavior that is important… more ›
The Bumblebee Dart Frogs Hatched a New Froglet!
The Conservation Learning Center is Home to a Teeny Tiny New Addition A few months ago the dart frog care team noticed an adult bumblebee dart frog carrying a tadpole on his back.… more ›
International Vulture Awareness Day
Save Our Scavengers! People need vultures because vultures clean our planet. They consume carcasses that would otherwise rot and could spread diseases to humans and their livestock. Their highly acidic stomachs digest nasty… more ›