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At Reid Park Zoo we are actively involved with conservation programs around the world.

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Progress On Track at Reid Park Zoo

Posted April 29, 2022 by Nancy Kluge & filed under Future of Your Zoo, From the President & CEO.

As we enter May, we will close out Dinosaur Discovery with a Dino Night Wrap Party on May 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. At 7 p.m. during the event, I will be… more ›

Project Updates: Angel Charity for Children World of Play, Pathway to Asia and More

Posted March 24, 2022 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News, Future of Your Zoo.

March is our busiest month of the year at Reid Park Zoo, and it has been wonderful to see all of the families with children on spring break the last couple of weeks!… more ›

Exciting Updates on Projects at Reid Park Zoo! An Update to Welcome in 2022

Posted January 12, 2022 by Nancy J. Kluge & filed under Future of Your Zoo, From the President & CEO.

Greetings and Happy New Year from all of us at Reid Park Zoo. In December, Reid Park Zoo began redesign of the Angel Charity for Children World of Play Adventure Zone and is… more ›

Your Input Needed on the Future of Your Zoo: A New Survey was Just Released

Posted April 2, 2021 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News, Future of Your Zoo.

As part of the ongoing Community Conversation surrounding the Pathway to Asia project, the City of Tucson released a new survey for input on eight concepts regarding Reid Park and the placement of… more ›

How We Moved the Flamingo Flock to their New Habitat!

Posted March 2, 2021 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News, Animal Updates, Future of Your Zoo.

Carefully moving 26 flamingos is a big project! The flock moved to their new habitat last week, and we used the opportunity to give each bird their full annual health exam. This coordinated… more ›

The Flamingo Lagoon is Open!

Posted February 24, 2021 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News, Future of Your Zoo.

The Flamingo Lagoon is open! The Chilean flamingo flock’s vibrant pink feathers now welcome guests as they enter the Zoo. “The new habitat is absolutely beautiful, and exemplifies the ‘Bigger Spaces, Smiling Faces’… more ›

Improvements at Reid Park and Reid Park Zoo: Enhancements for Generations to Come

Posted November 10, 2020 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under Future of Your Zoo, From the President & CEO.

Some big changes are underway at Reid Park and the Reid Park Zoo. Both are truly treasures for the City of Tucson; caring for and enhancing them is an important responsibility. The citizens… more ›

We’re Planting a New Pollinator Garden!

Posted June 18, 2020 by Sam Wilber & filed under Future of Your Zoo.

It’s Pollinator Week and we’re celebrating by sharing our plans for an upcoming pollinator garden! Since our Aldabra tortoises moved to their new home at the front of the Zoo, their former habitat… more ›

We’re Building the Future of Your Zoo

Posted June 14, 2020 by Chelo Grubb & filed under Future of Your Zoo, Bringing the Zoo to You.

The Zoo may be closed to the public for the time being, but we’re hard at work transforming the way we’re able to welcome you to the Zoo. The Welcome Plaza of the… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Named Best Children’s Activity Center

Posted September 16, 2019 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News, Future of Your Zoo.

Reid Park Zoo was just named 2019’s Best Children’s Activity Center by Arizona Daily Star readers! Our mission is to create inspiring memories for all by connecting people and animals to ensure the… more ›

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