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Lemur Introductions
Lately, Zoo guests have been treated to lots of whooping and screeching that can be heard far from the black and white ruffed lemur exhibit where it originates. Lemurs aren’t large animals, but boy can they make noise! The Zoo…
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Nesting for the Holidays
One nest does NOT fit all–the nesting habits of different bird species are as varied as their colors and songs. The Zoo’s blue crowned motmots are naturally inclined to nest in tunnels in banks, so some Eagle Scouts worked with Zoo Supervisors to design…
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New Chilean Flamingo Chick Hatched in November
‘Tis the season for flamingo chicks! This fuzzy little one hatched just before Thanksgiving, joining sister Alice (hatched in October) as the youngest members of the flock. Wild Chilean flamingos nest at high altitudes, so these birds are naturally adapted for…
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Zoo Attendance Record Set
On Saturday December 29th, Reid Park Zoo set a new attendance record when our 606,885th visitor walked through the gates! The previous record of 606,884 was set in 2012, the year Expedition Tanzania opened. 2014 has also been a great…
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Baby Nandi Photo Contest!
Elephant calf Nandi turned 3 months old on November 20! To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting a photo contest to find her best baby picture. Click HERE to submit your photo and vote on your favorite–the entry with the…
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Get Discounted Tickets!
The Zoo is now offering companies, associations and hotels the opportunity to offer their employees, members and guests discounted consignment tickets online.
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Enrichment at the Zoo
At the Zoo, caring for animals goes way beyond feeding and cleaning. Animals are regularly enriched with a changing array of pre-approved tastes, smells, and toys that stimulate their senses and encourage natural behaviors. Enrichment keeps animals active and engaged…
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Howl-o-ween Instagram Challenge
The Zoo joined Instagram just last month, and this was our first Instagram Challenge! Participants at Howl-o-ween were encouraged to post their photos using #zoohowloween. These are our favorites–Instagram users are credited in the lower corner of each photo. Thanks…
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Zoo News Introduces the Lemurs
Get to know the Zoo’s new black and white ruffed lemurs in this Zoo News video from Tucson 12, The City Channel. Click here to watch!
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Happy National Zoo Keeper Week!
Our Keepers work hard every day to provide excellent care for each and every animal at Reid Park Zoo. Thank you, Zoo Keepers, for your commitment to wildlife, conservation, and making the Zoo a better place.
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