Happy Holidays from all of us at Reid Park Zoo! We hope you are enjoying this peaceful season with your loved ones. ZooLights continues at the Zoo most evenings through January 5, shining… more ›
Looking for the perfect gift for everyone on your list? Whether you’re searching for a meaningful present for the wildlife enthusiast in your life or a unique stocking stuffer for the kids, Reid… more ›
There are some new faces around the Zoo! Welcome to the 12 Days of Animal Intros, where we’ll be talking about recent additions to the Zoo. Amazon Milk Frogs These colorful frogs… more ›
Reid Park Zoo is excited to announce a big addition: Tsavo the African Elephant. “Tsavo is a wonderful addition to Reid Park Zoo and we cannot wait to get to know him better… more ›
The ZOOcson online auction is live! Check out over 300+ items such as one-of-a-kind themed baskets, fine jewelry, handcrafted homeware, and original artwork from animals around the Zoo. Bidding is open from today… more ›
Have you ‘herd’? Reid Park Zoo‘s annual seasonal hour change is upon us. Starting October 1, Reid Park Zoo will be open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. As temperatures cool down in Tucson, it’s a great time of the… more ›
Elephant Meru made a huge splash for her first time in the pool this past week! At six months old, the youngest elephant of the herd practiced using her trunk to splash around… more ›
Reid Park Zoo is sad to announce the loss of Billy the Lar Gibbon. At an estimated 51 years of age, Billy was the sixth oldest gibbon at any AZA Zoo. There are… more ›
Reid Park Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most popular residents. Pfeiffer, the Zoo’s spotted necked otter, died this weekend at an estimated 26 years old. Pfeiffer was one of… more ›
Reid Park Zoo will be closed on Monday, August 26 while repairs are made on a water line on Lakeshore Lane. Reid Park Zoo and surrounding Park facilities will be without water for… more ›