Outreach Programs

Bring the Zoo to You!

Have you been thinking about how fun it would be to visit Reid Park Zoo, but can’t make the trip? No worries! With our community Zoo to You Outreach programs, we’ll come to you!

Outreach Program Details

This program is perfect for assisted-living facilities, libraries, schools, church functions, and any other organizations that wish to bring a memorable Zoo experience to an indoor facility (no personal residences).

Great for all ages!
45 minutes of Zoo fun and LIVE animal ambassadors*
Max of 40 participants per program
Max 3 consecutive programs per day

Affordable Zoo experiences for groups

$250.00 per program within 20 miles of Reid Park Zoo (call for rates outside 20 miles)
$100.00 for additional programs on the same day at the same location (maximum of 2 additional programs)

Grant funding is available to cover program fees for the 2024-2025 school year for Arizona Title 1 Schools. Funding is provided by the William E. Hall Foundation held at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, the Hutchens Family Foundation, Zarling’s Zoo Kids and the Arizona Cardinals Charities Fund.

All Ages

Habitats

Learn what an animal needs in its habitat and how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats.

All Ages

Adaptations

Learn about adaptations that help wild animals survive and how people can be inspired by nature’s survival tips.

Grades K-2

Locomotion

Investigate how animals move from here to there by exploring their unique adaptations.

All Ages

Zoo 101

Caring for the animals that call the Zoo home is a big job! Learn how we do it and why what we do is so important.

Grades 3+

Conservation and Endangered Species

Discover Reid Park Zoo’s role as a conservation organization and how zoos and scientists work to protect wild animals and wild places.

Outreach Program Request Form

Please fill out the following form to request a Zoo to You Outreach program at your facility. THIS IS A REQUEST ONLY.

Please call 520-837-8200 if you do not receive a response from the education team within 48 hours. Reservations must be made 30 days in advance of requested date.

Please make sure you see a confirmation screen indicating your form has been submitted successfully.