Animal Updates

The Zoo welcomes a baby tamandua (lesser anteater) named “Quito,” born on August 30th, 2012.  Tamandua are not on exhibit at the Zoo, but his parents occasionally come out for scheduled presentations. Check the event board in the front plaza…

Reid Park Zoo announces the birth of an endangered Grevy’s zebra on August 31! Female zebra “Amira” gave birth to a healthy foal on exhibit late that afternoon.

Zoo Keepers have determined that the flamingo chick, born on 8/22, is definitively male. Zoo docent Fred Hood took this photo of the chick receiving “crop milk” from one of his parents. Both mom and dad will produce this nourishing…

The Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of a fluffy Chilean flamingo chick! Hatched on 8/22/12, this chick is the first flamingo born at Reid Park Zoo since 1997. Zoo Keepers–and its parents–will watch it carefully during its first…

Click here to watch the entire journey of Expedition Tanzania, from big idea to big elephants. Thanks Tucson 12!

We know it seems like we’re teasing you, but consider this a dress rehersal. You’ll get to see elephants playing in the mud, LIVE, starting on March 28 (March 25 for Zoo members)! Click HERE to watch!

The elephants discovered their mud wallow for the first time today, and tons of fun ensued! [nggallery id=57]  

All five African elephants have arrived at Reid Park Zoo from San Diego Safari Park! Adult elephants Mabu, Samba, and Lungile; as well as 5-year-old Punga, and 1-year-old Sundzu got to explore their new exhibit for the first time today.…

Male elephant “Mabu” and female elephant “Lungile” have arrived at Reid Park Zoo! Today they tested part of their new exhibit, which is scheduled to open to the public (with a total of 5 resident elephants) very soon! Stay tuned…

Female polar bear “Snow” was introduced to the big pool side of her exhibit for the first time on February 23, 2012. She bravely explored the deck, and then went for a swim. Click here to watch a video about…