African Wild Dogs Are New at Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo is excited to announce the addition of a new species: African wild dogs. This species is recognizable by the unique mottled coloration on their body and their giant ears. These… more ›
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Flamingo Nesting Update
The Flock is Incubating Several Eggs! Zoo guests will notice that we still have access blocked to our flamingo habitat area. Our Chilean flamingo flock is caring for multiple eggs! Flamingo eggs have… more ›
Two New Finches Arrive in the Aviary
There are two new residents at the Zoo! We recently welcomed a pair of European goldfinches to our Flight Connection aviary. Despite their name, these birds are native to Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Grevy’s Zebra Foal Dies at Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo is mourning the loss of the Grevy’s zebra foal born on July 4th. A preliminary exam showed the foal most likely died from a spinal injury. “Yesterday, during morning animal… more ›
A Little Star in Stripes: Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Birth of Grevy’s Zebra Foal on July 4th
New Birth a Big Win for Endangered Species We are thrilled to announce a celebrated and “striping” new addition to our family. Anna, a Grevy’s zebra, gave birth to a male foal on… more ›
A Tribute to Shombay: A Handsome Lion
Reid Park Zoo is sad to say goodbye to Shombay the African lion. Shombay, who was nearly 12 years old, was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease in 2016. While there is no cure… more ›
Nancy is Back in the Nest
New Camera Allows You to See Inside our Trumpeter Hornbill’s Nest! Followers of the Zoo might remember the story from last year about our pair of trumpeter hornbills and their nesting and chick-rearing… more ›
Crowned Crane Update
Let’s check in with our pair of crowned cranes that recently moved into our rhinoceros habitat to live with the rhinos and Speke’s gazelle. The cranes are getting to know their neighbors and… more ›
The Meerkat Pups are Growing and Learning
Let’s check in with our 19-day-old meerkat pups! “All five pups have their eyes open now and they are becoming much more mobile,” Julia, one of their care staff, reports. “They are exploring… more ›
Special Care for Shombay
Successfully Treating Kidney Disease in our Lion Shombay, Reid Park Zoo’s male African lion, has successfully been treated for kidney disease since he was first diagnosed in 2016. His care team has been… more ›