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A Baby Elephant is Due at Reid Park Zoo in Spring 2024

Posted May 11, 2023 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News, Animal Updates, Elephant Calf.

Reid Park Zoo is expecting one big baby: Semba, the matriarch of Reid Park Zoo’s African elephant herd, is pregnant. Semba came from the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park in 2012 for the… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Mourns the Loss of Sota the Giraffe

Posted March 17, 2023 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News.

Sota, Reid Park Zoo’s 3-year-old giraffe, was humanely euthanized on Friday March 17. “During a medical procedure to explore Sota’s swollen ankle joint, the veterinary surgeon was able to determine that the joint… more ›

New Parking Lot Underway at Reid Park

Posted March 7, 2023 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

New Parking Lot Underway at Reid Park First Step in Construction Process for Zoo Pathway to Asia Project Fencing is going up and construction is beginning on a new parking lot for Gene… more ›

This Valentine’s Day Choose Meaningful Gifts that Show Your Wild Side

Posted February 3, 2023 by Rue Forlong & filed under In the News, Zoo Fundraisers.

Make their heart flutter with these Valentine’s gifts! Searching for the perfect gift that is meaningful? Consider this Valentine’s Day showing you care when you adopt a Reid Park Zoo animal in their… 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 ›

Zoo Gift Ideas For The Season Of Giving

Posted December 8, 2022 by Rue Forlong & filed under In the News.

A Season Of Giving With visions of holiday shopping dancing through your head, see how you can bring a smile to an animal lover in your life while supporting Reid Park Zoo. Enjoying… more ›

Three Cheers for Anteaters

Posted November 29, 2022 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News.

Today is a very special day for a few reasons — the first one we’ll talk about is World Anteater Day. You may have noticed that Reid Park Zoo’s logo features a giant… 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 ›

NOVA ® Home Loans Celebrates Where We Call Home With Photo Stop at Reid Park Zoo

Posted November 16, 2022 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

NOVA Home Loans has teamed up with Reid Park Zoo for the first installment of its “Where We Call Home” giving campaign. The campaign seeks to celebrate the people and places where Tucsonans… more ›

Mabu the African Elephant Has Moved

Posted November 12, 2022 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News, Animal Updates.

In the wild, male elephants commonly move between herds for social and breeding purposes. Mimicking this natural behavior, Reid Park Zoo’s bull elephant Mabu has a new home at Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Mabu… more ›

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