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Grevy’s Zebra Foal Dies at Reid Park Zoo
In preparation for Tikiti’s birth, the Zoo made significant modifications to the zebra habitat to make the barriers of the space more visible to the foal. As is normal practice following any accident such as this, further evaluation of the…
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Help Name Reid Park Zoo’s Giraffe Calf
A reticulated giraffe born at Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has won hearts since news of his arrival — and now the two-week old calf needs a name. The public is invited to cast their…
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Reid Park Zoo’s Zebra Foal Has a Name: Introducing “Tikiti”
The votes are in! Reid Park Zoo is excited to announce that its zebra foal, born on Christmas Day, officially has a name. More than 6,000 votes were cast, with “Tikiti Maji” coming in as the top choice. The name,…
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Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Giraffe Calf Born on MLK Day
Penelope, Reid Park Zoo’s female giraffe, welcomed her first calf on the afternoon of Monday, January 15, 2024 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Penelope, affectionately known as “Penny,” went into labor around noon Monday, and gave birth to a…
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Project Update
Greetings from Reid Park Zoo! The new year is bringing exciting developments at the Zoo, including the recent birth of an endangered Grevy’s zebra foal on Christmas Day. Both mom and foal are doing well. A public contest is…
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Help Us Name the New Zebra Foal
Tikiti, Malaika, or Binti
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Giraffe Calf Expected at Reid Park Zoo, Animal Care Team on “Baby Watch”
Since this is Penelope’s first offspring and giraffe births are delicate, the Zoo’s hoofstock and veterinary teams have been monitoring Penelope closely.
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Thank You for an Incredible 2023
2023 is coming to an end, and what a year it has been! Thank you for your support, which has been a key part of these highlights throughout the year
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Endangered Zebra Foal Born at Reid Park Zoo on Christmas Day
Grevy’s zebras are the largest and most endangered zebra species.
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New Reid Park and Zoo Parking Lot Open
The lot takes the place of a former maintenance yard for Tucson Parks and Recreation, covering existing hardscape and adding 100 new trees, among green features.
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