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New Monkeys Swing into Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo is now home to a playful new primate species. A troop of three Schmidt’s red-tailed monkeys named Alan, Charlie, and Ziggy can now be seen at a habitat located next to the Zoo’s Conservation Learning Center. The…
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City of Tucson Recognizes Reid Park Zoo for Excellence in Composting
Reid Park Zoo was recognized at the City of Tucson Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday, April 21, for its efforts in “outstanding participation in composting” through the City’s Food Cycle program operated by Environmental Services in partnership with University…
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Giraffe Calf Born at Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo is welcoming a significant new addition. Penelope, one of Zoo’s adult female reticulated giraffes, gave birth to a calf on Monday afternoon.
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Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Chocolate the Capybara
Reid Park Zoo is once again home to a capybara as “Chocolate” has recently arrived in Tucson from the Montgomery Zoo. “She’s a very small capybara and is a bit shy,” said Director of Animal Care Adam Ramsey. “Guests can…
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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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