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Reid Park Zoo honored with Green Award by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced that Reid Park Zoo has received Significant Achievement for the 2025 Green Award. Out of the 110 applicants across all award categories, Reid Park Zoo was recognized for its dedication and efforts…
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Reid Park Zoo and Tucson International Airport Join Forces to Raise Awareness and Help Reduce Wildlife Trafficking
Reid Park Zoo and the Tucson International Airport (TUS) are teaming up to bring the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ “I Travel for Wildlife” campaign to TUS. Featuring special informational displays in the airport, the campaign aims to raise awareness…
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Asian Small Clawed Otters Now Swimming at Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo is excited to announce the addition of two Asian small-clawed otters. Berani (male, age 3) and Little Frei (female, age 7).
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Reid Park Zoo Receives Prestigious Accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
We are proud to announce that Reid Park Zoo has once again earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This prestigious recognition is the gold standard in the zoo world.
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‘Wild Wonders’ Take the Stage at Reid Park Zoo With Mexican Art Exhibition
Reid Park Zoo is proud to welcome “Wild Wonders: The Art of Beauty, Culture and Conservation,” a special exhibition featuring nine stunning, larger-than-life animal sculptures created in the Huichol beaded art tradition by artisans from Mexico’s Menchaca Studios. The exhibition,…
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Reid Park Zoo Statement on Delayed Opening
Reid Park Zoo reports that just before 9 a.m. today before the Zoo opened, new giraffe Msituni, age 3, was briefly outside her enclosure. The Zoo immediately initiated emergency response protocol and delayed opening for an hour and a half…
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Remembering Kaya the African Lion
Reid Park Zoo is sad to announce the passing of Kaya the African lion, who was humanely euthanized this week at the age of 17. Median life expectancy for lions is 16.9 years. Kaya was recently diagnosed with a degenerative…
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Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Msituni the Giraffe
Reid Park Zoo is excited to welcome Msituni (pronounced see-TOO-nee), a new adult female reticulated giraffe to its group of giraffes, known as a tower.
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New Squirrel Monkeys Are Swinging Into Reid Park Zoo
Two new squirrel monkeys, Mango and Mateo, are monkeying around at Reid Park Zoo! These juvenile brothers were chosen by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums Squirrel Monkey Species Survival Plan to teach Toto, another squirrel monkey at the Zoo,…
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Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Tsavo the African Elephant
Tsavo is a 16-year-old male elephant known for his bold personality.
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