Zoo Blog

Go Grey at Summer Safari Nights!

Posted July 10, 2017 by Candis Martin & 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 Candis Martin & 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 Candis Martin & 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 Candis Martin & 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 Candis Martin & 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 ›

Nature Play is back this February!

Posted January 10, 2017 by Candis Martin & filed under Special Events, Education Happenings, Everyday Zoo.

Nature Play is back this February! Join the Reid Park Zoo in rediscovering nature every Saturday in February 2017. Engage with nature at the free-play area set up near the Conservation Learning Center.… more ›

Give a little, and get a little this #GivingTuesday

Posted November 29, 2016 by Candis Martin & filed under Special Events.

Reid Park Zoo gives back! Give a little and get a little this Giving Tuesday! Donate Today  

Happy National Zoo Keeper Week 2016!

Posted July 18, 2016 by Jennifer Stoddard & filed under Special Events, Everyday Zoo.

We appreciate our Zoo Keepers EVERY week, but this week gives us an opportunity to shine the spotlight on these hard-working professionals, and the incredible lengths they go to in order to care… more ›

On Your Mark, Get Set…Read!

Posted June 23, 2016 by Jennifer Stoddard & filed under Special Events, Education Happenings, Everyday Zoo.

Did you know Reid Park Zoo and the Pima County Library team up every summer to encourage kids to keep learning even when school is out? Each June and July the Zoo sends… more ›

Staying Cool at the Zoo

Posted June 15, 2016 by Jennifer Stoddard & filed under Animal Updates, Special Events, Everyday Zoo.

Most cats aren’t crazy about water, but tigers enjoy plunging into pools and streams. Swimming is a great strategy for beating the heat in their native Asian habitat…and here in Arizona! During the… more ›