Reid Park Zoo’s Vehicles Go Carbon Neutral
We’ve Teamed Up to Offset Our Cars’ Carbon At Reid Park Zoo – conservation is a part of everything we do! Through our commitment to reduce our environmental impact, we have partnered with… more ›
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Reid Park Zoo COVID Precautions: Masks Required Indoors
Here is What You Need to Know to Plan Your Visit to the Zoo As an outdoor, open-air facility, Reid Park Zoo offers ample room for social distancing with 24 spacious acres. We… more ›
The Latest on Reid Park Zoo’s African Elephant Herd
Reid Park Zoo’s African elephant herd is always dynamic, and relationships within the herd change over time. As elephants grow up they play different roles in the herd — and day to day… more ›
Your Input Needed on the Future of Your Zoo: A New Survey was Just Released
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 ›
Why Having a Will is important
March is annually recognized as Write a Will Month to recognize the importance of having your estate plans in order. While no one wants to think about their death, not having plans in… more ›
How We Moved the Flamingo Flock to their New Habitat!
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!
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 ›
Black in Nature: Tackling Diversity in Conservation
Throughout Black History Month, Reid Park Zoo is amplifying the voices of Black professionals in the conservation, animal care, and environmental fields with its “Black in Nature: Tackling Diversity in Conservation” project. Guests… more ›
Denver the Giraffe Celebrates Milestone Birthday
Today is a special day at Reid Park Zoo: Denver the giraffe is celebrating her 32nd birthday. At 32 years old, Denver is thriving far past the median life expectancy of her species,… more ›
Reid Park Zoo Elephant Herd Enjoys Snow Day
The elephant herd at Reid Park Zoo knew how to celebrate when snow began to fall in Tucson earlier today. While most animals at the Zoo stayed cozy in their heated night houses… more ›