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Project Update

Posted April 28, 2023 by Nancy Kluge & filed under Future of Your Zoo, From the President & CEO.

Spring is a lovely time to get outdoors and visit Reid Park Zoo. The sun is shining, the animals are active, and plants are blossoming. Bring mom to the Zoo on Mother’s Day… more ›

Zoo Project Update

Posted March 3, 2023 by Nancy J Kluge & filed under From the President & CEO.

Just a note that Big, Big Bugs continues at the Zoo through April 30! These realistic and super-sized crawlers buzz, click, wave antennae and legs providing a fascinating look inside the world of… more ›

Zoo Project Update: The Playground is Taking Shape

Posted January 27, 2023 by Nancy J. Kluge & filed under Future of Your Zoo, From the President & CEO.

Big, Big Bugs are all the buzz at Reid Park Zoo! These realistic and super-sized crawlers buzz, click, wave antennae and legs. Guests will find their inner entomologist as they observe the bugs’… more ›

2022 Reflections

Posted December 30, 2022 by Nancy Kluge & filed under From the President & CEO.

2022 had some amazing moments! Here are some highlights: Animal Wellness: This year we developed annual wellness plans for each animal/species at the Zoo in conjunction with their monthly wellness assessments. Wellness plans… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Project Update

Posted December 15, 2022 by Nancy J. Kluge & filed under In the News, From the President & CEO.

Reid Park Zoo is a bustle of activity with ZooLights: Holiday Magic every evening from 6 – 9 p.m. through December 23 and returning for encore nights after Santa returns to the North… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Project Update

Posted November 23, 2022 by Nancy J. Kluge & filed under In the News, From the President & CEO.

Reid Park Zoo this month is all about getting ready for ZooLights! Santa’s workshop is getting the last finishing touches and lights are going up all over the Zoo! This update does not… more ›

Steady Progress on Zoo Master Plan Projects

Posted October 6, 2022 by Chelo Grubb & filed under Future of Your Zoo, From the President & CEO.

Fall is in the air! At Reid Park Zoo, this marks the beginning of event season. We started our regular hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 1 as the sun… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Project Update

Posted August 24, 2022 by Nancy J. Kluge & filed under Future of Your Zoo, From the President & CEO.

Angel Charity for Children World of Play Dirt has started to move in this future adventure zone for children! The area is being cleared out in preparation for construction. You can see the… more ›

Construction Underway on World of Play

Posted July 21, 2022 by Nancy J. Kluge & filed under Future of Your Zoo, From the President & CEO.

Angel Charity for Children World of Play: Construction Has Started! Construction is underway on this project that is located within the Zoo adjacent to the Conservation Learning Center, with a projected opening of… more ›

Slow But Steady Progress

Posted June 20, 2022 by Nancy Klluge & filed under Future of Your Zoo, From the President & CEO.

Summer is here, when everything seems to move slower in Tucson, but progress continues on the Zoo’s projects. We are happy to be able to share this month’s developments with you. Just a… more ›

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