
Summer Safari Nights Schedule of Activities
Flock to the Zoo for Summer Safari Nights — and make sure you don’t miss any of the fun while you’re there! Check out this list of festivities scheduled for Summer Safari Nights… more ›
Flock to the Zoo for Summer Safari Nights — and make sure you don’t miss any of the fun while you’re there! Check out this list of festivities scheduled for Summer Safari Nights… more ›
It’s Pumpkin Season! Pumpkin season is one of the animals’ favorite times of year. Animals all around the Zoo enjoyed smashing, chasing, and snacking on pumpkins during our Smash Bash event last weekend… more ›
Today is World African Painted Dog Day! These colorful canines go by many names including painted dogs, painted wolves, African wild dogs, cape hunting dogs, and more. They are actually neither a dog nor wolf, but a unique member of… more ›
Today is World Elephant Day! Elephants are extraordinary animals that need your help. The United States is the second largest consumer of ivory in the world, and poaching for ivory has pushed elephants… more ›
Join Us on Watermelon Wednesdays Every Wednesday in July is Watermelon Wednesday! This weekly event is one of our animals’ favorites of the whole year. Every Wednesday our care team creatively distributes fresh watermelon… more ›
On Monday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Reid Park Zoo will welcome military veterans and their families, active military personnel and their families, and families of deployed military personnel into… more ›
Happy first birthday, Penzi! Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating over the last few days! This not-so-little elephant has brought incredible joy to our community as she splashes in… more ›
We Went Birding in the Zoo! Did you look for birds this weekend for the Great Backyard Bird Count? We went birding throughout Zoo grounds to participate in this fun community science event!… more ›
There are lots of ways to show your significant otter just how much you care this Valentine’s day. Check out the following ways you can celebrate while supporting the animals! Woo at… more ›
This year’s silent auction is open to everyone, online! From animal experiences to household goods, baskets of booze, and fine art, this auction has it all with more than 250 items up for grabs! Start your holiday shopping… more ›