Community Nights

Tis’ the Season for Giving

Reid Park Zoological Society is proud to be partnering with the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, and Tucson A List for Community Nights during Zoo Lights, presented by Tucson Electric Power. If you bring one of the items below, you will receive $1 off admission for Zoo Lights from December 7th – 19th. For a complete list of donation items accepted, click here.

Donations Benefiting the Humane Society of Southern Arizona:

• dog, cat, puppy, and kitten canned (pâté style) food
• dog biscuits (no colored dyes)
• KMR formula for puppies and kittens
• puppy pads
• plastic cat toys
• Kong dog toys

Donations Benefiting Tucson-A-List Toy Drive:

• Children’s toys (ages newborn-13)
• Art supplies
• Games
• Books

Donations Benefiting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona:

• Peanut butter
• Cereal
• Granola bars
• Canned tomato products
• Canned soups
• Canned vegetables & fruits
• Rice
• Pasta
• Beans

Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy:

• Falling snow in the winter wonderland
• Pictures with Santa
• Live music
• S’mores, cinnamon rolls, and hot chocolate (with or without spirits!)
• Thousands of twinkling lights and lighted animal displays
• The great feeling of knowing your ticket purchase has helped save wild animals and your in-kind donations will provide holiday cheer for someone in your community

Price (bring one of the items above to receive $1 off):
Tickets can only be purchased at the Zoo to receive the discount. 

• $9 for Adults
• $5 for Children (2-14)
• Children under 2 are free
• Members get $2 off admission

Additional Event Details:

• Zoo Lights is a family-friendly event.
• Community Nights pricing is only valid at the front gate when you bring one item listed above.
• Carousel rides will be available for an additional fee.
• Food from Taste Catering will be available throughout the Zoo for purchase.
• Tickets are non-refundable. Discounts cannot be combined.
• Animals will have access to heated habitats behind-the-scenes for this event, and will likely choose to be off habitat.