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How We Moved the Flamingo Flock to their New Habitat!
Carefully moving 26 flamingos is a big project! The flock moved to their new habitat last week, and we used the opportunity to give each bird their full annual health exam. This coordinated effort took lots of teamwork and expertise,…
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Hope for a Hornbill: Late Hatcher has a Bright Future
Meet Horton, an ambassador trumpeter hornbill You may remember the story of three trumpeter hornbill chicks hatching at our Zoo in June, 2020. According to our video camera hidden inside the hornbills’ nest cavity, the third chick hatched later than…
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Birthday Treats for our Andean Bear!
Happy Birthday, Oja! Oja the Andean bear recently celebrated her 7th birthday! Her care team prepared treats and treasures for her to discover on her special day, including a smeared heart made from blended avocado and egg! Thanks to Keeper…
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Denver the Giraffe Celebrates Milestone Birthday
Today is a special day at Reid Park Zoo: Denver the giraffe is celebrating her 32nd birthday. At 32 years old, Denver is thriving far past the median life expectancy of her species, which is around 19 years for females.…
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Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Tony the Lion
A new lion is joining the pride at Reid Park Zoo! Tony is a 5-year-old male lion who comes to Tucson from the San Antonio Zoo, where he was born. He was named by NBA star Tony Parker as part…
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African Wild Dogs Are New at Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo is excited to announce the addition of a new species: African wild dogs. This species is recognizable by the unique mottled coloration on their body and their giant ears. These wild dogs live in packs, working together…
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Flamingo Nesting Update
The Flock is Incubating Several Eggs! Zoo guests will notice that we still have access blocked to our flamingo habitat area. Our Chilean flamingo flock is caring for multiple eggs! Flamingo eggs have around a 30 day incubation time, and…
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Two New Finches Arrive in the Aviary
There are two new residents at the Zoo! We recently welcomed a pair of European goldfinches to our Flight Connection aviary. Despite their name, these birds are native to Europe, Africa, and Asia.
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Grevy’s Zebra Foal Dies at Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo is mourning the loss of the Grevy’s zebra foal born on July 4th. A preliminary exam showed the foal most likely died from a spinal injury. “Yesterday, during morning animal health checks, the young zebra was found…
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A Little Star in Stripes: Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Birth of Grevy’s Zebra Foal on July 4th
New Birth a Big Win for Endangered Species We are thrilled to announce a celebrated and “striping” new addition to our family. Anna, a Grevy’s zebra, gave birth to a male foal on July 4th. The foal was standing and…
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