Exciting improvements are coming to Reid Park Zoo for the animals and for our guests, thanks to our community’s support! When Tucson’s voters passed Propositions 202 and 203 in November 2017, you gave… more ›
In honor of the Fourth of July holiday, all active and retired military can take advantage of FREE admission to the Zoo with proof of military ID on Wednesday, July 4th from 8:00 am… more ›
Take Action on Plastic Pollution! For most of us living in the Sonoran Desert, the ocean may not always be on our minds, but did you know that our everyday actions affect the… more ›
Reid Park Zoo staff are saddened to report beloved 11-year-old male elephant, Punga, died unexpectedly yesterday due to a double mesenteric root torsion, or twisted gut. Symptoms of this condition occur suddenly and… more ›
In 1968, Reid Park Zoo introduced the Tucson community to its first pair of giant anteaters. These new animals were a big change from the Zoo’s previous collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm… more ›
In anticipation of the teacher walk-out… Reid Park Zoo has added even more Day Camps. The Walk-out to The Zoo – Day Camp is for children in grades 1-6 from 9:00-4: 00 pm… more ›
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recently conducted a survey and the results were staggering but hopeful. The survey found: Many Americans (40%) recognize there have been government reductions to conserve… more ›
40 KIDS WILL RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP AT REID PARK ZOO! For the last several decades, Reid Park Zoo has offered a variety of action-packed summer day camps to greater… more ›
Worf, Reid Park Zoo’s male Andean bear, has been a visitor favorite for years. He often rolls and plays in the pink primrose flowers in his habitat or wades in his pool… more ›
AMERICAN ALLIGATOR LYING IN THE WAIT The largest reptile in North America, the American alligator, can now be seen at Reid Park Zoo. Zoo guests have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this… more ›