Zoo Blog

Conservation Efforts for Fabulous Flamingos

Posted December 3, 2020 by Reid Park Zoo Crew (Teen Volunteers) & filed under Education Happenings, Conservation.

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

Posted November 25, 2020 by Sam Wilber & filed under Conservation.

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

Posted October 28, 2020 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under Creature Features.

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

Posted October 28, 2020 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under Creature Features.

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 ›

Creature Feature: Cockroach

Posted October 28, 2020 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under Creature Features.

These giant bugs go down in hissstory as one of the most fascinating of all roaches, but why are they so vocal?  On today’s Creature Feature….join us if you dare for a look… more ›

Creature Feature: Ibis

Posted October 27, 2020 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under Creature Features.

There’s no talon what you’ll discover when you tune in to our Creature Features! Join us as we go beyond the strange looks of the Southern Bald Ibis to explore this unusual bird… more ›

Creature Feature: Tarantula

Posted October 26, 2020 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under Creature Features.

They creep and they crawl. They slither and fly. But is there more to THESE creepy critters than meets the eye? Join us this week for Creature Features as we explore some of… more ›

How We Protect Wild Bees at the Zoo

Posted October 10, 2020 by Sam Wilber & filed under In the News, Conservation.

Reid Park Zoo Installs New “Bee Boxes” to Protect Bees! We are committed to protecting wild animals and wild places, down to some of the smallest wild “residents” that make a huge impact… more ›

You’re Invited to an Online Film Premiere!

Posted August 15, 2020 by Sam Wilber & filed under Conservation.

The Baird’s Tapir Survival Alliance, supported in part by Reid Park Zoo, collaborated with a dozen regional conservation organizations to create a video highlighting the initiative for Baird’s tapir conservation. You won’t want… more ›

Fairy Houses: Making Magic With Nature

Posted August 10, 2020 by By Samantha, Educator at Reid Park Zoo & filed under Nature Play & Nature Club.

While uncertain times can be frightening, it can also be an opportunity to slow down, explore new creative outlets, and connect with nature. Children often connect with nature through play, so providing crafts… more ›