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The old Zoo parking lot is closed permanently as we make way for construction of Pathway to Asia. The new parking lot is located North of the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center (ARC) and Reid Park Zoo.

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Gibbon Calling and Swinging

Posted September 17, 2020 by Sam Wilber & filed under Bringing the Zoo to You.

Turn your sound up to hear a gibbon’s morning call! Lar gibbons are a species of lesser ape that use loud vocalizations to establish their territory. These gibbons also swing from their arms… more ›

Activity Page: Gibbon Spot the Difference

Posted July 24, 2020 by Chelo Grubb & filed under Bringing the Zoo to You, Activity Pages.

Download this activity page for some Zoo fun at home! You can find other activity pages here.

Gibbons update from the Zoo Administrator

Posted January 12, 2017 by Jason Jacobs & filed under Animal Updates.

Dear Zoo Supporter, I wanted to share with you an update on our gibbons. At Reid Park Zoo, animal well-being is a top priority. It is the reason we designed the new gibbon… more ›

There is no place like Home for the Holidays

Posted December 23, 2016 by Maria Sainz & filed under In the News, Videos, Animal Updates.

We are so excited to announce the long-awaited gibbon habitat and trails is opening Wednesday, December 28! Take a sneak peek today with Zoo Administrator Jason Jacobs inside the new habitat and trails.