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 ›
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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 ›
Spotlighting Our Animal Dads
Happy Father’s Day! Today we are celebrating some of our wonderful animal fathers. Many species don’t rely on paternal care, but others have dads that go above and beyond! Meerkat mobs all work… more ›
Our Elephant Herd Loves Swimming in the Rain!
The elephant herd loved yesterday’s rain! One of their favorite rainy-day activities is swimming together in their pool. Penzi is still a little wary of the deep water, but she still had a… more ›
Teaching Tamanduas to Participate in their Healthcare
Our Animal Care Team Makes Vet Visits Fun! Every animal at Reid Park Zoo receives the highest quality veterinary care available, but providing good care isn’t just about veterinary medicine — understanding and… more ›