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Howl-o-Ween Instagram Contest

Posted October 24, 2014 by Jennifer Stoddard & filed under Special Events.

You’re already planning to snap photos of your friends and family at Howl-o-Ween, right? Why not share those photos for a chance to win 4 tickets to our next big holiday event…Zoo Lights!… more ›

Featured Instagram Photos from Brew at the Zoo

Posted June 20, 2014 by Jennifer Stoddard & filed under Special Events.

This year’s Brew at the Zoo event on Saturday, June 14 featured a safari truck photo booth, where Brew-goers could use masks and props to stage their own souvenir photos. Our Brew at… more ›

Reid Park Zoological Society is the March canister beneficiary at eegee’s

Posted March 11, 2014 by Zoo & filed under Special Events.

All donations made in eegee’s coin canisters for the month of March will benefit the Zoo, its education programs, conservation efforts and capital projects. Thank you eegee’s!

‘Tis the Season for Zoo Lights!

Posted November 14, 2013 by Jennifer Stoddard & filed under Special Events.

Come to the Zoo between 6-8pm from Friday, December 6 through Monday, December 23rd for an evening of beautiful lights and decorations, live entertainment, and visits with Santa at Zoo Lights, presented this… more ›

Visit Grizzly Crossing

Posted September 23, 2013 by Jennifer Stoddard & filed under Animal Updates, Special Events.

The Zoo’s new exhibit, Grizzly Crossing, opened to the public last Thursday, but the Zoo hosted an event over the weekend to welcome the grizzly bears to Tucson in style. Zoo docents and… more ›

Lemur Exhibit Grand Opening

Posted August 20, 2013 by Zoo & filed under In the News, Special Events.

Introducing two black-and-white ruffed lemurs, Pepe and Nuit! “The new lemur habitat is a magnificent addition to Reid Park Zoo” states Jason Jacobs, Zoo Administrator. “Zoo staff is to be commended for renovating a dilapidated… more ›

Bowl for Rhinos!

Posted July 11, 2012 by Jennifer Stoddard & filed under Special Events.

The Tucson Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers will host “Bowling for Rhinos” on Sunday, July 29th from 6-9pm at Lucky Strike Bowl. Everyone’s invited, and all the proceeds benefit rhino… more ›

Party for the Polar Bear on Saturday, 10/22/11 at 9:00am

Posted October 20, 2011 by Jennifer Stoddard & filed under Special Events, Education Happenings.

Join us on Saturday, Oct. 22nd at 9:00am at Reid Park Zoo’s polar bear exhibit as we bid farewell to Kobe, our female polar bear! She is heading to Pittsburgh in November to… more ›

Big Cat Birthday on 6/25/11

Posted June 23, 2011 by Jennifer Stoddard & filed under Special Events.

Brave the heat and come out to our Big Cat Birthday Celebration on Saturday, June 25 starting at 9:00am in the Zoo’s front plaza. We’ll have crafts, games, and face painting, and you… more ›

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