Behind-the-Scenes: Making Enrichment
Providing environmental enrichment is an essential part of a zoo keeper’s job. It encourages and provides ample opportunities for an animal to do things like forage, climb, and swim, like they would in… more ›
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Save Taxes and Help Reid Park Zoo
Looking to make a difference for Reid Park Zoo and the animals, and save on your taxes at the same time? Consider a gift from your IRA. If you are age 70 ½… more ›
Argus Pheasant Chicks Hatch at Reid Park Zoo
The Zoo recently hatched two great argus pheasant chicks. At hatch, the chicks weighed 50g (that’s as much as half an apple). To keep the chicks safe, they are being raised behind the… more ›
Helping Species Thrive: a Tale of the Marble Teal
Helping Species Thrive: A Tale of Our Marble Teal The Reid Park Zoo has been fortunate to have had several notable births this year, but did you know there are other ways the… more ›
Yebonga, the Southern White Rhino’s New Look
Yebonga the 50-year-old southern white rhino is stepping out in style with her custom made fly mask, made by Horseware Ireland. Yebonga is among the oldest in her species survival plan, with… more ›
All Aboard the new Reid Park Zoo Railway
The Reid Park Zoo Railway rolled out of its depot for its inaugural ride this Friday, March 1 with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. The Zoo Train has always been a beloved added… more ›
Thank You for Your Enrichment Gifts!
Thank you so much for your generosity during the holiday season! The animals are all enjoying the thoughtful enrichment gifts you purchased for them. Your gifts benefit every species from the meerkat mob… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Spends the Day Cleaning Up Reid Park
We Teamed Up to Clean Up! Reid Park Zoo staff recently had the opportunity to get out and give back by cleaning up litter around Reid Park! With the help of Tucson Clean… more ›
How Reid Park Zoo Keeps Animals Cool
Reid Park Zoo is home to many desert-adapted animals that are built for the heat, but we still use some neat tricks to make sure that each animal is cool and comfortable. Check… more ›
Mabu the Elephant Enjoys a Pool Day
African elephants are well adapted to hot climates, but they still love to cool off with a swim when they can. Our herd shares a deep 98,000-gallon pool that is perfect even for… more ›