World Anteater Day 2021
Today We Are Celebrating World Anteater Day! Reid Park Zoo is deeply connected to anteater care and conservation. It is our logo, after all! We are home to two species of anteater, the giant anteater and the southern… more ›
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International Jaguar Day 2021
Today is International Jaguar Day! Reid Park Zoo is home to Bella, a 12-year-old female jaguar. We were chosen by the jaguar Species Survival Plan to be a home for Bella because of her challenging history… more ›
Discover Wild Birds at Your Zoo
In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day on October 9, the North American Songbird SAFE program shared this video created by our education team! Join Educator Kristin as she takes a birding walk through your… more ›
World Elephant Day 2021
Today is World Elephant Day! Elephants are extraordinary animals that need your help. The United States is the second largest consumer of ivory in the world, and poaching for ivory has pushed elephants… more ›
Reid Park Zoo is Committed to the Conservation of Endangered Elephants
African Elephants Are Now Listed as Endangered In late March African savanna elephants were reclassified as Endangered by the IUCN red list. Previously listed as Vulnerable, new research shows that African savanna elephant… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Helps Protect Wild Flamingos!
Today is International Flamingo Day, and We Have a Lot to Celebrate! In just the past few months Reid Park Zoo has opened our new flamingo habitat for our flock of Chilean flamingos… more ›
Conservation Efforts for Fabulous Flamingos
Fabulous Flamingos In the wild, Chilean flamingos live in large flocks of up to tens of thousands of individuals. They live in brackish and freshwater areas, such as salt flats, lagoons and estuaries.… more ›
World Anteater Day: An Update from the Anteaters & Highways Project
Baby Anteater Sue is Eating Solid Foods! Reid Park Zoo staff had the pleasure of connecting with Arnaud Desbiez from the Anteaters and Highways Project to receive an update on how the orphaned… more ›
Creature Feature: Rats
Squeaking in for our final Creature Feature is the mischievous rat! These rodents have a reputation as pests, but is there more to their story? Meet our educational ambassador rats and learn what… more ›
Creature Feature: Python
This week, we’re counting down to Halloween with a video look at creepy, crawly creatures. Slither in as we get up-close with the green tree python. With their scary looks and darting tongue,… more ›