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What is ‘Scent Marking’ and Why Do Otters Do It?
What is this otter doing? Otters have scent glands all over their body, and they rub these glands on surfaces in their habitat to mark their territory with their smell. Because otters live in and around water, the smell they…
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Elephant Nandi Enjoy Playing with Sticks
Another day, another yummy stick. Elephant Nandi enjoys showing off when she’s found a favored piece of browse!
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How to Appreciate and Protect Wild Turtles in Tucson
Today Lead Keeper Katie is Bringing the Zoo to You with information about western box turtles. Tucson has several species of turtles and tortoises that call our desert home, and Katie has the best information on how you can appreciate…
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A Mindful Moment with the Flamingo Flock
There is something so calming about watching flamingos. Have a mindful moment watching our birds relax and socialize.
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Watermelon Enrichment for the Aviaries
Our aviaries are equipped with misters this time of year, but another way to keep our birds cool is with refreshing foods that help them stay hydrated. Many members of our flock enjoy watermelon treats, including this violet turaco. Some…
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Tapirs Enjoy Relaxing in Their Pool
Some days being a tapir in a cool pool sounds like the best possible thing to be. Enjoy these three minutes of tapir calmness.
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National Zookeeper Week: Message from our President
This National Zoo Keeper Week, Reid Park Zoo President and CEO Nancy Kluge has a message for all of our incredible staff members. We are so grateful to be a part of this wonderful team.
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Take a Closer Look at our Otters’ Markings
Do Our Otters Have Mustaches? Some Zoo fans have asked us why our otters appear to have mustaches! African spotted-necked otters like Hasani and Pfeifer are named for their white markings on their muzzles, neck, and chest. These natural white…
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National Zoo Keeper Week
It’s National Zoo Keeper Week! We’re kicking off this celebratory week with a message of appreciation from Sue Tygielski, Director of Zoological Operations. Go, keepers!
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Elephants Enjoy Eating Tree Bark!
Did you know that elephants eat tree bark? Elephants consume many parts of their favorite plants including the leaves, fruits, bark, and twigs! Baby Penzi tries to mimic the other elephants by putting sticks in her mouth while her sister…
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