Meet the New Ferrets
We’re excited to introduce ferrets Dimitri and Nadia, two new Education Ambassador Animals at the Zoo! Ferrets are in the Mustelid family along with otters and weasels. Most ferrets are domesticated versions of the… more ›
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A GIANT Gift for the Elephants
When a Tucson summer storm knocked down a nearby resident’s 60-year-old pine tree, local business TLC Environmental Services arranged to deliver the stump to the elephant habitat at Reid Park Zoo. In this… more ›
Staying Cool at the Zoo
Most cats aren’t crazy about water, but tigers enjoy plunging into pools and streams. Swimming is a great strategy for beating the heat in their native Asian habitat…and here in Arizona! During the… more ›
Live Fish for the Animals
Zoo Keepers recently gave some of the animals a special treat: live fish! Local news station KVOA was on hand to document the fun for its weekly Zoo 4 You feature. Check out the… more ›
Tiger Birthdays
Both of the Zoo’s tigers turn 15 years old in 2016. Female Sita celebrated her birthday on April 25, and male Baheem’s birthday was on May 16. Keeper Kim gave us some fun facts… more ›
Spotlight on Andean Bears
Have you met the Zoo’s Andean bears, Worf and Lucy? Here are some fun facts about these playful bears: Andean bears are the only bears found in South America. They are sometimes referred… more ›
Lemur Fun
Who wants food in the same old bowl every day? Zoo Keepers challenge animals to use their natural dexterity by hiding food around their habitats, or by putting it in a puzzle. Black… more ›
Behind-the-Scenes with Elephants
Have you ever wondered what the elephants are doing when they’re out of view in Expedition Tanzania? Our elephant keeper team conducts multiple training sessions per day with the elephants, and some of these take… more ›
Tapir Calf Named Toliver
The votes are in – and the tapir calf has been named Toliver. We received THOUSANDS of votes, so we’ll be sending a $3,000 donation from YOU to help protect tapirs in the… more ›
Tapir Calf Explores Pool 9-10-15
The Zoo’s tapir calf has his very own “baby pool,” and he got some supervised swim time this week!