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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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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 Zoo to explore some of our native…
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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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King Vulture Educator Chat
Today our education team is Bringing the Zoo to You with facts about our king vultures! Our educators have been working hard to provide virtual chats and programs like this live to help you stay connected with your Zoo. Check…
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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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Cockroaches: Earth’s Composters
Educator Sierra from our Volunteer Department is Bringing the Zoo to You today with a look at our cockroaches and the important role they play in keeping our ecosystems healthy!
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How Can You Tell a Rhea Apart From an Ostrich?
Brittany from the Zoo’s education team is Bringing the Zoo to You with a chat about our rheas! Check out today’s video to learn how to tell a rhea apart from an ostrich!
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Blue Tongued Skink Eggs
Sierra from the Zoo’s volunteer department is bringing the Zoo to you with a fun fact about how blue tongued skinks keep their eggs safe from predators. Spoiler alert: They’re never unattended.
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Predator vs Prey Eyes
Reid Park Zoo remains closed for the time being, but we’ve got a challenge for you next time you visit! Look around and see what you might be able to tell about the different species by looking and their eyes.…
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