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The old Zoo parking lot is closed permanently as we make way for construction of Pathway to Asia. The new parking lot is located North of the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center (ARC) and Reid Park Zoo.

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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 ›

Remembering Josh Skattum

Posted November 1, 2022 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

We are heartbroken to share the news that a member of our Reid Park Zoo family, Joshua Skattum, has passed away following a tragic accident. Many of you may recognize Josh from his… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Mourns the Loss of a Squirrel Monkey

Posted July 12, 2022 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News, Animal Updates.

Reid Park Zoo is sad to announce that eight-year-old Glitter, one of its beloved squirrel monkeys, has died. The necropsy results show she tested positive for SARS CoV-2. Glitter had a history of… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Breaks Ground on Adventure Zone

Posted May 20, 2022 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News, Future of Your Zoo.

The Angel Charity for Children World of Play will help guests travel the world without leaving the Zoo On Wednesday, May 18, Reid Park Zoo broke ground on the Angel Charity for Children… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Statement on Fence Breach

Posted May 12, 2022 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News, Statements.

At approximately 10 a.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022 an individual scaled a perimeter fence and gained entry into Reid Park Zoo. Zoo staff who observed the individual quickly responded by calling police and… more ›

Dino Night Wrap Party Speaker: Dr. Joaquin Ruiz

Posted April 21, 2022 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

Join us for the Dino Night Wrap Party and hear from Dr. Joaquin Ruiz in a special presentation at 7:15 p.m. in the Conservation Learning Center! Dr. Ruiz studies the earth’s origins and… more ›

Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Two Meerkat Pups

Posted April 8, 2022 by Chelo Grubb & filed under In the News.

Reid Park Zoo’s meerkat mob has grown with the birth of two meerkat pups. “The most exciting thing to watch is the meerkat pups begin to practice the skills of all adult meerkats,… more ›

Thank You for Your Support — and Say Hello to Haroo!

Posted April 5, 2022 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News.

As Arizona Gives Day comes to a close, we want to thank you for your incredible support. We are grateful to you, our incredible community who helped make full use of these generous… more ›

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