Zoo Blog

Zoo Staff Deeply Saddened by Elephant’s Death

Posted May 9, 2018 & filed under In the News.

Reid Park Zoo staff are saddened to report beloved 11-year-old male elephant, Punga, died unexpectedly yesterday due to a double mesenteric root torsion, or twisted gut. Symptoms of this condition occur suddenly and… more ›

50 Years of Giant Anteaters!

Posted May 4, 2018 & filed under In the News.

In 1968, Reid Park Zoo introduced the Tucson community to its first pair of giant anteaters. These new animals were a big change from the Zoo’s previous collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm… more ›

Walk-out to the Zoo Day Camp

Posted April 25, 2018 & filed under In the News.

In anticipation of the teacher walk-out… Reid Park Zoo has added even more Day Camps. The Walk-out to The Zoo – Day Camp is for children in grades 1-6 from 9:00-4: 00 pm… more ›

We Can Save Animals from Extinction

Posted April 19, 2018 & filed under Conservation, In the News, Videos.

 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 ›

Summer Camp Scholarships Now Available

Posted April 19, 2018 & filed under Education Happenings, In the News.

40 KIDS WILL RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP AT REID PARK ZOO! For the last several decades, Reid Park Zoo has offered a variety of action-packed summer day camps to greater… more ›

The Largest Reptile in North American is Here!

Posted April 5, 2018 & filed under Animal Updates, In the News.

AMERICAN ALLIGATOR LYING IN THE WAIT The largest reptile in North America, the American alligator, can now be seen at Reid Park Zoo. Zoo guests have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this… more ›

A New Herd Has Moved In!

Posted March 29, 2018 & filed under Animal Updates, In the News.

On Monday, March 26, Reid Park Zoo became home to seven new residents, three female and four male, four-month-old Nigerian dwarf goats. The Nigerian dwarf is a miniature goat from West Africa. It… more ›

The Meerkat Mob at Reid Park Zoo has Grown by Three!

Posted March 27, 2018 & filed under Animal Updates, In the News.

Since February of 2017, the mob of meerkats at Reid Park Zoo have been a visitor favorite with their playful nature and endless digging and sunbathing. These charismatic omnivores have entertained zoo guests… more ›

Mabu Returns To Reid Park Zoo

Posted February 22, 2018 & filed under Animal Updates, In the News.

After returning to San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 2016 for breeding opportunities with their herd, Mabu, the 13,000-pound bull, returned to Reid Park Zoo on Tuesday, Feb. 20th. He rejoined the Zoo’s… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Baby Baird’s Tapir

Posted November 30, 2017 & filed under In the News.

Reid Park Zoo Announces Birth of Baird’s Tapir Reid Park Zoo is happy to announce the birth of another Baird’s tapir! The Zoo’s 15 year-old female Baird’s tapir, Contessa, and 11 year-old male… more ›