Thank You for Your Enrichment Gifts!
Thank you so much for your generosity during the holiday season! The animals are all enjoying the thoughtful enrichment gifts you purchased for them. Your gifts benefit every species from the meerkat mob… more ›
Zoo Blog
Reid Park Zoo Welcomes a Herd of Speke’s Gazelle
Speke-ing of Zoo News, We Have an Announcement to Share! Reid Park Zoo recently welcomed a herd of three male Speke’s gazelle. The trio are living in the grassland habitat with our white… more ›
World Anteater Day 2021
Today We Are Celebrating World Anteater Day! Reid Park Zoo is deeply connected to anteater care and conservation. It is our logo, after all! We are home to two species of anteater, the giant anteater and the southern… more ›
International Jaguar Day 2021
Today is International Jaguar Day! Reid Park Zoo is home to Bella, a 12-year-old female jaguar. We were chosen by the jaguar Species Survival Plan to be a home for Bella because of her challenging history… more ›
Joaquin the Andean Bear is Settling In
Joaquin is getting comfortable in his new home and getting to know his care team. Chat with Keeper Josh to learn all about Joaquin, Oja, and Andean bears in the wild! Andean bears… more ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›