Training with a Bald Ibis
Larry, a southern bald ibis, came to Reid Park Zoo last year along with other ibises and they were all added to our Flight Connection aviary. It was immediately clear that Larry was… more ›
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Elephant Penzi Learning to Snack on Leaves
Though elephant calves nurse for years, learning how to eat vegetation is an important skill to master! Baby Penzi learns from watching her family and mimicking their behaviors. You can even see a… more ›
Keeper Chat: Giraffe Enrichment
Today giraffe care staff Carlos is here to talk about enrichment! The new shade structure in our giraffe habitat allows for more locations to attach puzzle feeders and browse at around 18 feet… more ›
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… more ›
Baby Tamandua Learning to be an Educational Ambassador
Oso is Learning New Skills! Zoo fans might remember Oso, the baby tamandua born last December that we worked hard to assist in raising along with his mother. He is now big, strong,… more ›
Grizzly Bear Forages Through a Log Pile
A pile of heavy logs is no match for a grizzly bear! Wild grizzly bears use their strong muscles, claws, and sense of smell to locate and dig up nuts, roots, and berries.
Play Like an Elephant
Young children and young animals learn through play. Play provides opportunities to build, develop, and practice skills that youngsters need once they become adults. Baby elephants like Penzi need to learn how to… more ›
Tapir Chows Down on Delicious Branches
Our Baird’s tapirs have favorite types of plants to browse on, and Tupi was recently caught on camera with one of his favorite snacks: pepper tree! Despite more leafy branches being available, he… more ›
Listen to a Lion’s Territorial Roar!
Sound on! Kaya the lion is Queen of Reid Park Zoo, and she uses this territorial call to tell any other lions that might be in the area that the Zoo is her… more ›
Peafowl Shed Their Tails
Just like that, peafowl breeding season is over! The peacocks are now all shedding their beautiful tail feathers to prepare to grow new ones for next year’s season. All birds molt their feathers,… more ›