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Reid Park Zoo’s Vehicles Go Carbon Neutral
We’ve Teamed Up to Offset Our Cars’ Carbon At Reid Park Zoo – conservation is a part of everything we do! Through our commitment to reduce our environmental impact, we have partnered with Circle K to offset the carbon emitted from…
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The Latest on Reid Park Zoo’s African Elephant Herd
Reid Park Zoo’s African elephant herd is always dynamic, and relationships within the herd change over time. As elephants grow up they play different roles in the herd — and day to day the dynamics can be different even, just…
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Your Input Needed on the Future of Your Zoo: A New Survey was Just Released
As part of the ongoing Community Conversation surrounding the Pathway to Asia project, the City of Tucson released a new survey for input on eight concepts regarding Reid Park and the placement of the Zoo expansion. Please take the survey,…
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Why Having a Will is important
March is annually recognized as Write a Will Month to recognize the importance of having your estate plans in order. While no one wants to think about their death, not having plans in place could leave your loved ones in…
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How We Moved the Flamingo Flock to their New Habitat!
Carefully moving 26 flamingos is a big project! The flock moved to their new habitat last week, and we used the opportunity to give each bird their full annual health exam. This coordinated effort took lots of teamwork and expertise,…
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The Flamingo Lagoon is Open!
The Flamingo Lagoon is open! The Chilean flamingo flock’s vibrant pink feathers now welcome guests as they enter the Zoo. “The new habitat is absolutely beautiful, and exemplifies the ‘Bigger Spaces, Smiling Faces’ theme of the Zoo’s Master Plan,” said…
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Black in Nature: Tackling Diversity in Conservation
Throughout Black History Month, Reid Park Zoo is amplifying the voices of Black professionals in the conservation, animal care, and environmental fields with its “Black in Nature: Tackling Diversity in Conservation” project. Guests visiting the Zoo in the month of…
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Denver the Giraffe Celebrates Milestone Birthday
Today is a special day at Reid Park Zoo: Denver the giraffe is celebrating her 32nd birthday. At 32 years old, Denver is thriving far past the median life expectancy of her species, which is around 19 years for females.…
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Reid Park Zoo Elephant Herd Enjoys Snow Day
The elephant herd at Reid Park Zoo knew how to celebrate when snow began to fall in Tucson earlier today. While most animals at the Zoo stayed cozy in their heated night houses during today’s brief flurry, the elephant herd…
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Reid Park Zoo’s Attendance in 2020 Strong Despite Extensive Closure
Many Opportunities to visit the Zoo for Free or Reduced Admission in 2021 Nature has been a place for healing during the year of pandemic. While state and national parks are reporting record visitation in 2020, Reid Park Zoo also…
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