Theo the Peacock and His New Boot
Caring for a peacock might look different than you think Reid Park Zoo is home to 13 peafowl and, like all animals at the Zoo, these birds are observed daily for changes in… more ›
Zoo Blog
A Talk with the Father of Modern Field Biology
Reid Park Zoo extends its sincere thanks to Dr. Aletris Neils of Conservation CATalyst, and Turtle Southern of the Rewilding Institute for coordinating with us to bring a legend like Dr. Schaller to… more ›
Helping Species Thrive: a Tale of the Marble Teal
Helping Species Thrive: A Tale of Our Marble Teal The Reid Park Zoo has been fortunate to have had several notable births this year, but did you know there are other ways the… more ›
Project Update with Parking Map
Greetings from Reid Park Zoo! It’s an exciting time at Reid Park Zoo with some new faces and the start of exciting new spaces! The Zoo recently welcomed a giraffe foal named Moyo… more ›
Yebonga, the Southern White Rhino’s New Look
Yebonga the 50-year-old southern white rhino is stepping out in style with her custom made fly mask, made by Horseware Ireland. Yebonga is among the oldest in her species survival plan, with… more ›
All Aboard the new Reid Park Zoo Railway
The Reid Park Zoo Railway rolled out of its depot for its inaugural ride this Friday, March 1 with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. The Zoo Train has always been a beloved added… more ›
Plastic Free Ecochallenge: Get Started
Plastic pollution is trashing the planet, but you can be part of the solution this July to help the Earth and its animals. Single-use plastics are products such as plastic bags, food containers,… more ›
This Valentine’s Day Choose Meaningful Gifts that Show Your Wild Side
Make their heart flutter with these Valentine’s gifts! Searching for the perfect gift that is meaningful? Consider this Valentine’s Day showing you care when you adopt a Reid Park Zoo animal in their… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Project Update
Reid Park Zoo is a bustle of activity with ZooLights: Holiday Magic every evening from 6 – 9 p.m. through December 23 and returning for encore nights after Santa returns to the North… more ›
Zoo Gift Ideas For The Season Of Giving
A Season Of Giving With visions of holiday shopping dancing through your head, see how you can bring a smile to an animal lover in your life while supporting Reid Park Zoo. Enjoying… more ›