Carefully moving 26 flamingos is a big project! The flock moved to their new habitat last week, and we used the opportunity to give each bird their full annual health exam. This coordinated… more ›
Meet Horton, an ambassador trumpeter hornbill You may remember the story of three trumpeter hornbill chicks hatching at our Zoo in June, 2020. According to our video camera hidden inside the hornbills’ nest… more ›
Happy Birthday, Oja! Oja the Andean bear recently celebrated her 7th birthday! Her care team prepared treats and treasures for her to discover on her special day, including a smeared heart made from… more ›
Today is a special day at Reid Park Zoo: Denver the giraffe is celebrating her 32nd birthday. At 32 years old, Denver is thriving far past the median life expectancy of her species,… more ›
A new lion is joining the pride at Reid Park Zoo! Tony is a 5-year-old male lion who comes to Tucson from the San Antonio Zoo, where he was born. He was named… more ›
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 ›
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 ›
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.
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 ›
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 ›