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 ›
Zoo Blog
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 our Tower
The herd is learning together! Denver the giraffe is now comfortable learning next to her newer herd members, Penelope and Sota. Check out the video below of the three learning together in an… more ›
Arizona Gives Day is April 7
Every year, Arizona comes together on the first Tuesday of April to give back as a community on Arizona Gives Day. This incredible tradition means more than ever this year. While the Zoo… more ›
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 ›
Groundbreaking for a new Animal Health Center!
Continuing to be a great zoo requires a major enhancement in the health care environment for our animals. A new Animal Health Center is the cornerstone of Reid Park Zoo’s future growth. … more ›
Reid Park Zoo pioneers cutting edge Jaguar medicine
TUCSON, Arizona – Nikita and her sister love playing and exploring new things at Reid Park Zoo – and the animal care staff love improving her quality of life. Nikita and her sister,… more ›
Shombay gets special care at Reid Park Zoo
The animals, as the old cliché goes, are running Reid Park Zoo. Around the clock, staff at Reid Park Zoo are busy caring for animals from around the globe. It’s a story that… more ›
Nandi’s 2nd Birthday Party
Watch young elephant Nandi enjoy some presents at her 2nd birthday party, held at the Zoo on August 20, 2016! Nandi’s birth in 2014 was incredibly exciting–she was the very first elephant calf… more ›
Tapir Calf Explores Pool 9-10-15
The Zoo’s tapir calf has his very own “baby pool,” and he got some supervised swim time this week!