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  • Remembering Leslie

    Remembering Leslie

    Today we are remembering Leslie the king vulture, who passed away unexpectedly this morning. Leslie was a spunky, sassy, curious bird, who was always quick to investigate new items in her habitat. “My favorite thing she always did was leave…

  • Painting a Whimsical Pathway to the South American Aviary

    Painting a Whimsical Pathway to the South American Aviary

    Muralist Alejandra Trujillo is transporting guests into a bird wonderland through her brushstrokes.

  • Christmas in July for the Animal Wish List

    Christmas in July for the Animal Wish List

    In preparation for the tigers, gibbons, red pandas, and more that will be coming to Reid Park Zoo this year, we have updated the Animal Wish List for the Pathway to Asia animals.

  • And the Giraffe Calf’s Name Is…

    And the Giraffe Calf’s Name Is…

    The reticulated giraffe calf born at Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo has been lovingly dubbed “Ndizi” in a community poll that received more than 9,000 votes.

  • ZOOcson Silent Auction: Open Until Sunday at 5 p.m.

    ZOOcson Silent Auction: Open Until Sunday at 5 p.m.

    There is still time to build in the ZOOcson silent auction! Check out over 300+ items such as one-of-a-kind themed baskets, fine jewelry, handcrafted homeware, and original artwork from animals around the Zoo. Bidding is open from today until Sunday…

  • 60 Wild Years of Progress

    60 Wild Years of Progress

    In 1965, America was racing to put a man on the moon, rock and roll was here to stay — and here in Tucson, Reid Park Zoo (as it would become known) was coming to life. It all started when…