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. “We are very excited for Msituni to join… more ›
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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… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Tsavo the African Elephant
Reid Park Zoo is excited to announce a big addition: Tsavo the African Elephant. “Tsavo is a wonderful addition to Reid Park Zoo and we cannot wait to get to know him better… more ›
Argus Pheasant Chicks Hatch at Reid Park Zoo
The Zoo recently hatched two great argus pheasant chicks. At hatch, the chicks weighed 50g (that’s as much as half an apple). To keep the chicks safe, they are being raised behind the… more ›
Meru Has Entered the Pool
Elephant Meru made a huge splash for her first time in the pool this past week! At six months old, the youngest elephant of the herd practiced using her trunk to splash around… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Says Goodbye to Pfeiffer, One of the Oldest of Spotted Necked Otters in an AZA Zoo
Reid Park Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most popular residents. Pfeiffer, the Zoo’s spotted necked otter, died this weekend at an estimated 26 years old. Pfeiffer was one of… more ›
Pfeiffer the Otter Has Retired From Public Life
Pfeiffer has moved to the Zoo’s Health Center, where she will receive extra care in her advanced age Pfeiffer, Reid Park Zoo’s spotted-necked otter, is living behind the scenes at the Zoo’s health… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Veterinary Team Needles in on a New Treatment for an Elderly Goat
How do you treat arthritis in an aging goat? When the Reid Park Zoo veterinary team found that traditional Western medicine had gone as far as it could, it added an ancient Chinese… more ›
Theo the Peacock and His New Boot
Caring for a peacock might look different than you think Reid Park Zoo is home to 13 peafowl and, like all animals at the Zoo, these birds are observed daily for changes in… more ›
Helping Species Thrive: a Tale of the Marble Teal
Helping Species Thrive: A Tale of Our Marble Teal The Reid Park Zoo has been fortunate to have had several notable births this year, but did you know there are other ways the… more ›