Sota, Reid Park Zoo’s 3-year-old giraffe, was humanely euthanized on Friday March 17. “During a medical procedure to explore Sota’s swollen ankle joint, the veterinary surgeon was able to determine that the joint… more ›
Sota, Reid Park Zoo’s 3-year-old giraffe, has been spending lots of his time off-habitat recently as he recovers from an injury and infection in one of his legs. The injury appeared minor at… more ›
New Parking Lot Underway at Reid Park First Step in Construction Process for Zoo Pathway to Asia Project Fencing is going up and construction is beginning on a new parking lot for Gene… more ›
Just a note that Big, Big Bugs continues at the Zoo through April 30! These realistic and super-sized crawlers buzz, click, wave antennae and legs providing a fascinating look inside the world of… more ›
Big, Big Bugs are all the buzz at Reid Park Zoo! These realistic and super-sized crawlers buzz, click, wave antennae and legs. Guests will find their inner entomologist as they observe the bugs’… more ›
2022 had some amazing moments! Here are some highlights: Animal Wellness: This year we developed annual wellness plans for each animal/species at the Zoo in conjunction with their monthly wellness assessments. Wellness plans… more ›
Today is a very special day for a few reasons — the first one we’ll talk about is World Anteater Day. You may have noticed that Reid Park Zoo’s logo features a giant… more ›
Reid Park Zoo this month is all about getting ready for ZooLights! Santa’s workshop is getting the last finishing touches and lights are going up all over the Zoo! This update does not… more ›
NOVA Home Loans has teamed up with Reid Park Zoo for the first installment of its “Where We Call Home” giving campaign. The campaign seeks to celebrate the people and places where Tucsonans… more ›
In the wild, male elephants commonly move between herds for social and breeding purposes. Mimicking this natural behavior, Reid Park Zoo’s bull elephant Mabu has a new home at Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Mabu… more ›