Forever fun.
Forever wild.
What’s Happening at Your Zoo
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Unlock Some Memories
As part of the 60th anniversary celebration of Reid Park Zoo, we’ve been featuring stories and photos from our guests on their experiences at the Zoo over the years. Recently, a guest shared a fond memory of Zoo Keys — how she still held on to her key decades later and how much she and…
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Help Us Protect Wild Animals
Take action alongside Reid Park Zoo, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Wildlife Trafficking Alliance, and Tucson International Airport to reduce the demand for illegal wildlife products.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025
Walk for Conservation: 2025 Wildlife Ranger Challenge
Join Reid Park Zoo’s team on September 20 on a walk around Reid Park in solidarity with the wildlife rangers. Tickets include entry into the Zoo.
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Friday, October 3
ZOOcson 2025
Events / 6 – 9 p.m. A Wild Night Benefiting Reid Park Zoo Join Reid Park Zoo for the must-attend social event of the fall, ZOOcson. This year’s gala will feature Tucson’s favorite restaurants, auctions, animal ambassador presentations, and live music! Enjoy a specialty cocktail as you outbid your friends for a chance to win…
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Thursday, September 18, 2025
Little Critters Workshop: Animal Shapes
Events / Where Learning Gets Wild! These interactive programs encourage families to learn about the animal world together. Each program features a different animal theme and includes animal ambassador encounters, movement-based activities, and a simple craft. The activities are based on Arizona’s Early Learning Standards to develop motor, social, and cognitive skills. Advance Registration Required. This…
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Recycle Your Old Phone and Support Flamingo Conservation in the Process!
Reid Park Zoo is partnering with ecocell to recycle old phones to recapture lithium and other minerals, which reduces the need for mining for new minerals.
Plan Your Visit
Reid Park Zoo is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and takes about two hours to see! Tickets may be purchased online, or at the gate. Daytime entry is always free for Zoo Members!
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Today’s Schedule
Check front entrance for locations
8:00 AM
Zoo Opens!
9:30 AM
Giraffe Encounter
Duration: 45 minutes
9:30 AM
Zoo Keeper Chat
11:30 AM
Giraffe Encounter (Weekends Only)
Duration: 30 minutes
2:00 PM
Zoo Closes
Last entrance at 1:30 p.m.
Wild Adventures
Behind-the-Scenes Experiences
Go behind-the-scenes to discover the inner workings of the Zoo and animal care when you book a tour in advance of your trip to the Zoo
Feed a Giraffe
Don’t miss the daily giraffe feed — an affordable and delightful addition to your visit!
Daily Zoo Keeper Talks
Hear about the animals from the people who take care of them every day
Rides & Attractions
Take a ride on the wild side on our custom Cox Jungle Carousel or the Reid Park Zoo Railway.
Photo Experiences
Snap photos and make memories during your Zoo visit
Climb, slide and explore the continents hands-on at this new, interactive playground
Unforgettable Events
Host your own private event or attend an event at the Reid Park Zoo.
For Zoo events see our event calendar
Weddings
for Kids & Adults
Birthday Parties
Corporate Events
Education
Engaging year-round programs inspire the curious of all ages to learn about wildlife and how they can help preserve our natural world.
Field Trips
Looking for a unique way for your students to explore concepts introduced in the classroom? Bring your class (K-12) to the zoo for an adventure they won’t forget!
Outreach Programs
Can’t come to us? We’ll come to you! Our outreach programs offer up-close encounters with Zoo ambassador animals.
Non-School Groups
Programs for scouts, clubs, and other non-school groups.
Champions for Wildlife
Reid Park Zoo works with partners locally and globally to save wild animals and wild places.
Coming in 2026
Major Expansion will connect Guests with Wildlife of the World’s Largest Continent
Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo is excited to announce that it has broken ground and construction has begun on the much-awaited Pathway to Asia exhibit.
Donate
Your gift to Reid Park Zoo ensures a wonderful experience for Zoo guests, while supporting world-class animal care, innovative education programming and groundbreaking conservation efforts.
Volunteer
Share your passion for wildlife and conservation with others by volunteering your time at Reid Park Zoo!
