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World Rhino Day 2020
Happy World Rhino Day! This holiday celebrates all five species of rhinoceros: black, white, greater one-horned, Sumatran, and Javan. Reid Park Zoo is home to two southern white rhinos, Yebonga and Fireball! Our Zoo supports rhino conservation through the International…
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Wellness Wednesday: Elephant
A critical component to wellness is preventative care. Our elephant team participates in many aspects of preventative care with each member of the herd. Our elephants participate in these wellness training sessions voluntarily, and are free to leave at any…
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Wellness Wednesday: Grizzly Bear
It’s time for another Wellness Wednesday! This week we are sharing some enrichment given to our grizzly bear, Finley. One important aspect of animal health is having the opportunity to use all of their senses and specialized adaptations. This toy…
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Wellness Wednesday: Squirrel Monkeys
It’s Wellness Wednesday! One of the most important aspects of wellness for both people and animals is mental engagement and focus. One of the ways we encourage our wildlife to engage their problem-solving skills is with enrichment! Squirrel monkeys are…
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Limited Admission and Other COVID-19 Precautions
Reid Park Zoo is Open with a Modified Guest Experience Are you ready to meet Penzi and the meerkat pups? Reid Park Zoo is ready to welcome you back. During your next visit to the Zoo, you will notice that…
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Reid Park Zoo Receives “Ready For You” Certification from the Pima County Health Department
Many of you have been asking when Reid Park Zoo will reopen. We’ve been busy during the Zoo’s closure making sure all necessary safety precautions are in place. While we don’t have a date for reopening just yet, we are…
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A Little Star in Stripes: Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Birth of Grevy’s Zebra Foal on July 4th
New Birth a Big Win for Endangered Species We are thrilled to announce a celebrated and “striping” new addition to our family. Anna, a Grevy’s zebra, gave birth to a male foal on July 4th. The foal was standing and…
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National Meerkat Day!
Today is National Meerkat Day! Take a minute to celebrate by watching the meerkat pups exploring their habitat in this cute video from a member of the animal care team.
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Reid Park Zoo Says Goodbye to a Favorite Face, Sita the Malayan Tiger
Today, Reid Park Zoo said goodbye to a wonderful animal: Sita, the 19-year-old Malayan tiger. She was humanely euthanized for advanced kidney disease. The median life expectancy for Malayan tigers is 16 years. Reid Park Zoo welcomed Sita in 2011,…
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Semba and Mabu Moment
Semba and Mabu, the parents of our elephant herd, shared this sweet moment recently. Elephants heavily use the sense of touch to communicate with each other and strengthen social bonds.
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