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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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Conservation Update from the Anteaters and Highways Project
Celebrating Conservation Success for Giant Anteaters We want to share a recent update we received from our conservation partner, the Anteaters and Highways Project! Their ground-breaking accomplishment this year was developing a wildlife-vehicle collision mitigation manual based on their research…
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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 tamandua. Both serve as ambassadors for their…
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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 of allergies. Our world-class veterinary care and…
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Reid Park Zoo is Committed to the Conservation of Endangered Elephants
African Elephants Are Now Listed as Endangered In late March African savanna elephants were reclassified as Endangered by the IUCN red list. Previously listed as Vulnerable, new research shows that African savanna elephant populations have decreased by at least 60%…
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Reid Park Zoo Helps Protect Wild Flamingos!
Today is International Flamingo Day, and We Have a Lot to Celebrate! In just the past few months Reid Park Zoo has opened our new flamingo habitat for our flock of Chilean flamingos and has helped create the Andean Highland…
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Conservation Efforts for Fabulous Flamingos
Fabulous Flamingos In the wild, Chilean flamingos live in large flocks of up to tens of thousands of individuals. They live in brackish and freshwater areas, such as salt flats, lagoons and estuaries. They’re native to several countries in South…
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World Anteater Day: An Update from the Anteaters & Highways Project
Baby Anteater Sue is Eating Solid Foods! Reid Park Zoo staff had the pleasure of connecting with Arnaud Desbiez from the Anteaters and Highways Project to receive an update on how the orphaned baby anteater named Sue is doing. Sue’s…
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