Cockatoo Meets the Meerkats
Kanecky the sulfur-crested cockatoo often gets to go on walks throughout the Zoo, and today he got to meet the meerkat mob! When cockatoos raise their crest and extend their wings, it means… more ›
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Jaguar Jaw Muscles
Even though the Zoo is currently closed, our animal care staff members are working hard to provide enrichment opportunities for all of our animals. Today we’re Bringing The Zoo To You with Bella and… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Announces Temporary Closing in Response to COVID-19 Precautions
The health and well-being of our guests, our staff, and the animals in our care is at the heart of our mission at Reid Park Zoo. As a 24-acre outdoor facility and community… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Assisting Tamandua Pup With Critical Growth
Reid Park Zoo is caring for a baby tamandua behind the scenes. On December 21, Xochi the tamandua gave birth to a male pup. The baby was alert and active his first few… more ›
Oja the Andean Bear’s 6th Birthday and 1st Anniversary
Happy birthday, Oja! And happy anniversary! It’s been one year since Oja the Andean bear moved to Reid Park Zoo from Zoo Zurich in Switzerland, and this anniversary falls close to her birthday!… more ›
Asian Lantern Festival Entertainment Schedule
The Asian Lantern Festival is back and ready to dazzle Tucson with hundreds of colorful, colossal lanterns — but did you know there’s more to the festival than the lights? Each night… more ›
I Love Zoo
The Importance of Species Survival Plans Valentine’s Day is a great time to celebrate some of your Zoo’s lovebirds! We are happy to have multiple pairs of animals that are important members of… more ›
Reid Park Zoo in Tanzania!
Jambo from Tanzania! Dr. Sue Tygielski, Director of Zoological Operations, and Jed Dodds, Events and Outreach Supervisor, have traveled to Africa to learn about wildlife, conservation, and the important role that zoos play… more ›
Denver the Giraffe Turns 31!
Reid Park Zoo celebrated a milestone birthday over the weekend: Denver the giraffe turned 31! The median life expectancy for giraffes is 19 years, making this a particularly significant birthday to honor. Denver… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Announces Death of Baheem, the 18-Year-Old Tiger
Reid Park Zoo is very sad to announce the death of Baheem, the 18-year-old Malayan tiger. “Baheem was such a fun tiger to train and care for. He would make chuffing sounds when… more ›