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Great Backyard Bird Count at the Zoo

Posted February 17, 2021 by Sam Wilber & filed under Special Events, Everyday Zoo.

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 ›

Valentine Gift Guide

Posted February 4, 2021 by Sam Wilber & filed under Special Events, Zoo Fundraisers.

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 ›

ZOOcson’s Virtual Silent Auction is Open

Posted September 25, 2020 by Chelo Grubb & filed under Special Events, Zoo Fundraisers.

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 ›

Celebrate Senior Days

Posted January 22, 2020 by Chelo Grubb & filed under Special Events.

Who says the Zoo is just for kids? Reid Park Zoo is honoring seniors both human and animal during Celebrate Senior Days. Each Wednesday in February from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests ages 62… more ›

Tucson’s Favorite Holiday Tradition is Lighting Up the Sky

Posted December 4, 2018 by Reid Park Zoo & filed under In the News, Special Events, Zoo Fundraisers.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Zoo Lights presented by Tucson Electric Power will light up the sky for the Tucson community beginning Thursday, December 6, 2018, and every evening thereafter… more ›

Go Grey at Summer Safari Nights!

Posted July 10, 2017 by Zoo & filed under Special Events, Education Happenings.

Bring the whole herd to Reid Park Zoo’ Summer Safari Nights! Two of the largest animals at Reid Park Zoo, both in size and weight, are the African elephants and the Southern white… more ›

Caring for Carnivores at Summer Safari Nights!

Posted May 21, 2017 by Zoo & filed under Special Events, Education Happenings.

Lions, and tigers, and … jaguars, oh my! Reid Park Zoo is home to these three big cats, but they are all unique and different from each other. If you are coming to… more ›

Summer Safari Nights – The Bear Essentials

Posted May 4, 2017 by Zoo & filed under Special Events, Education Happenings.

Come and have a ball with the grizzly bears and Andean bears at Reid Park Zoo during Summer Safari Nights! All the animals – including the bears – benefit from animal enrichment at… more ›

Think BIG on Arizona Gives Day!

Posted March 23, 2017 by Zoo & filed under In the News, Special Events, Videos, Zoo Fundraisers.

At Reid Park Zoo, we know what it takes to make BIG ideas a reality and we know big ideas look like YOU. Nothing gets you closer than Reid Park Zoo. As we… more ›

One and two and three and get ready for … FIT FEST!

Posted February 28, 2017 by Zoo & filed under In the News, Special Events, Videos.

TUCSON, Arizona – Try out a variety of fitness formats, get a wellness check, and visit health-related vendors at Reid Park Zoo’s annual Fit Fest. Licensed and certified fitness instructors from all over… more ›

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