Reid Park Zoo Announces Death of Elinor the Giraffe
Reid Park Zoo is sad to announce the death of Elinor, the Zoo’s 20-year-old reticulated giraffe. Elinor was born at the Knoxville Zoological Gardens on May 29, 1999 and came to Reid Park… more ›
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Reid Park Zoo Says Goodbye to Simone, the Oldest Jaguar in an AZA Zoo
Reid Park Zoo is saddened to announce the death of Simone, the Zoo’s 23-year-old jaguar. Simone was the oldest jaguar at an AZA-accredited zoo, and lived nearly all of her long life at… more ›
Getting to Know Each Other: Oja and Worf
Oja and Worf, the Zoo’s two Andean bears are now visible in habitat together. However, in terms of getting to know each other, the bears have been taking it slow. Oja came… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Two Grevy’s Zebras
Say “Hello” to Benjamin! This last week has been a flurry of stripes at Reid Park Zoo! The animal care team gave Tuari, our 9-year-old male Grey’s zebra a full physical, complete with… more ›
The Temple of Tiny Monkeys is Now Open
It’s Time to Meet the Monkeys! Join us this weekend and meet the squirrel monkey troop! Glitter, Sparkles, Dazzle and Parker have moved into their new home, the Temple of Tiny Monkeys. “For such tiny animals, they… more ›
An Elephant Calf Is Due At Reid Park Zoo In 2020
The African elephant herd at Reid Park Zoo is growing: Semba is pregnant! Female elephant Semba is 29-years-old, pregnant with her fourth calf, and due to deliver in the Spring of 2020. African… more ›
Denver the Giraffe Has a Milestone Birthday at Reid Park Zoo
This week, Reid Park Zoo is celebrating the 30th birthday of Denver the giraffe. Denver’s 30th birthday is a huge milestone, as the median life expectancy of a female giraffe is 19.4 years.… more ›
A New Andean Bear Is Moving Into Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo welcomes Oja, the Andean bear! Oja was born at the Zurich Zoo as a part of their bear breeding program. She is inquisitive and bold, and her favorite foods are… more ›
Squirrel Monkeys Have Arrived
The troop is settling in at the Animal Health Center at Reid Park Zoo. Guests swill soon be able to experience the energy of tiny, adorable squirrel monkeys at Reid Park Zoo! Three… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Helping to Save the Southern Tamandua
A Major Success for Conservation Reid Park Zoo announced the birth of a baby southern tamandua earlier this fall. Lety, the Zoo’s twelve-year-old female tamandua, welcomed her seventh offspring on August 31. During… more ›