Protecting Our Oceans While Living in the Desert
Take Action on Plastic Pollution! For most of us living in the Sonoran Desert, the ocean may not always be on our minds, but did you know that our everyday actions affect the… more ›
Zoo Blog
We Can Save Animals from Extinction
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recently conducted a survey and the results were staggering but hopeful. The survey found: Many Americans (40%) recognize there have been government reductions to conserve… more ›
Summer Camp Scholarships Now Available
40 KIDS WILL RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP AT REID PARK ZOO! For the last several decades, Reid Park Zoo has offered a variety of action-packed summer day camps to greater… more ›
Animal Ambassadors Helping to Educate the Community
Originally thought to be globally extinct, the Black-footed ferret is one of the most endangered mammals in North America. Today, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), estimates there are approximately 300… more ›
Lets HOP for World Frog Day!
Although they are one of the smallest and often overlooked animal species kept at Reid Park Zoo, Poison Dart Frogs play a crucial role in helping environmental scientists study the condition of our ecosystem.… more ›
Big Cats: Predators Under Threat
When you hear of an animal being a predator, it’s not often that you associate it with the word threatened. Sadly though, this is not the case for bigs cats such as lions,… more ›
Nature Play The Day Away!
Close your eyes… Think of one of your favorite memories as a child. Does it involve being outside? How do you feel when you think of this memory and what feelings did you… more ›
Go Grey at Summer Safari Nights!
Bring the whole herd to Reid Park Zoo’ Summer Safari Nights! Two of the largest animals at Reid Park Zoo, both in size and weight, are the African elephants and the Southern white… more ›
Caring for Carnivores at Summer Safari Nights!
Lions, and tigers, and … jaguars, oh my! Reid Park Zoo is home to these three big cats, but they are all unique and different from each other. If you are coming to… more ›
Visit the Zoo and help save tigers for Endangered Species Day 2017!
Tigers are one of the most recognizable animals in the world. Their beautiful striped coats are the perfect camouflage for the forests and grasslands these big cats call home. Unfortunately these extraordinary animals are… more ›