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Reid Park Zoo Saves 1,000,000 Gallons of Water Annually
Water is precious. In honor of World Oceans Day, we’re catching up with our Life Support Systems, or LSS Lead Technician Katy about this life-sustaining resource.
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Conservation Connection: Saving Rhinos with the International Rhino Foundation
Meet the unstoppable force that’s working to save all five rhino species.
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City of Tucson Recognizes Reid Park Zoo for Excellence in Composting
Reid Park Zoo was recognized at the City of Tucson Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday, April 21, for its efforts in “outstanding participation in composting” through the City’s Food Cycle program operated by Environmental Services in partnership with University…
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Help Us Protect Wild Animals
Take action alongside Reid Park Zoo, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Wildlife Trafficking Alliance, and Tucson International Airport to reduce the demand for illegal wildlife products.
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Recycle Your Old Phone and Support Flamingo Conservation in the Process!
Reid Park Zoo is partnering with ecocell to recycle old phones to recapture lithium and other minerals, which reduces the need for mining for new minerals.
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Go W.I.L.D. this July in the Zero-Waste Challenge
This July, Reid Park Zoo is taking on the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s W.I.L.D Zero-Waste Challenge! You are invited to join the Reid Park Zoo team during this month-long challenge as we build sustainable habits together to protect wild animals…
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Otters Berani and Little Frei Stepping Out
These were Berani and Little Frei’s first steps out into their new home!
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The Future of Conservation: The Impact of Reid Park Zoo’s Teen Volunteer Program
Since its inception in the early 1990s, Reid Park Zoo’s teen volunteer program has been instrumental in developing young conservationists. Now known as Zoo Crew, this program offers youth ages 13-18 the chance to educate guests about animals from around…
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Sustainability for the Holidays
Keeping it green during the holiday season! We’re in the midst of the holiday season, which means food, gifts, and fun memories to be made! It also means a spike in waste production. Studies show that Americans produce 25% more…
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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 the Zoo.
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