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Travel from the South American rainforest to the African savannah all in one day at Reid Park Zoo.
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12/11/2024

The blue-grey tanager's native range extends from Mexico to the Amazon Basin. In Trinidad and Tobago, the bird is known as the blue jean because of their beautiful blue feathers. They are primarily frugivores, feasting on fruits like papaya, but they will also drink nectar and eat insects. Reid Park Zoo will soon have a new breeding pair. The female tanager in the South American Aviary and has already learned to come to bug tosses, which is one of the ways the zoo keepers are able see every bird in the aviary.

12/10/2024

We're all merry and bright after the grand opening weekend of ZooLights: Holiday Magic, presented by Tucson Electric Power! Every night till December 23, stroll through the Zoo as it's lit up with brilliant lights and take a picture by the 36-foot-tall tree. Take photos at photo spots around the Zoo, including when you visit with Santa Claus. Purchase your tickets online today: https://reidparkzoo.org/event/zoolights-holiday-magic-2024/

12/10/2024

The Zoo's South America aviary is your next stop for the . Reid Park Zoo recently introduced a new male roseate spoonbill to pair with our female, at the recommendation of the spoonbill Species Survival Plan. The spoonbills were a bit standoffish for about two days, and would be seen on opposite sides of the aviary. The bird team saw them together on the third day, and ever since, they are typically spotted together.

12/09/2024

Introducing Iggy! Iguaçu, nicknamed Iggy, is a southern tamandua pup. He is named for the national park in Brazil, which is part of his species’ native range.

Iguaçu was born at the Zoo in late September, the first born at the Zoo in nearly five years. Iggy’s mom, Liana, is a first time mom and she needed a little extra help caring for him early on but she soon figured things out and both are doing well and thriving now.

The Zoo’s tamanduas, including Iguaçu, live behind-the-scenes at Reid Park Zoo and sometimes make an appearance at animal encounters. The birth of a southern tamandua is a huge success for the conservation of the species. Reid Park Zoo is proud to have a long history of successfully caring for this incredible species.

12/08/2024

Introducing the Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko! Tiny toe pads help this lizard hold onto tree branches, while their coloration, textured skin, and flat tail help them blend in with their natural habitat.

12/08/2024

Kids in grades 1-5 can have a wild, week-long adventure at the Zoo during Winter Camp 2024! From Monday, December 30 to Friday, January 3, campers will play with the pack as they explore different aspects of caring for all the animals that call Reid Park Zoo home.

Register your kiddo today:
https://reidparkzoo.org/event/winter-camp/

12/07/2024

The next animal we're featuring in the was believed to be extinct in the wild... until it was rediscovered in 1994. Meet the crested gecko. This species is threatened by fire ants, who both prey on the crested gecko and compete with the crested gecko for food by preying on the same food . These challenges highlight the importance of protecting wild habitats. You can visit the Zoo’s new gecko in the Conservation Learning Center.

12/07/2024

Ready, Set, Glow! ZooLights: Holiday Magic is open for another season of festive holiday fun. In this video, hear from title sponsor Tucson Electric Power on what they love about ZooLights — and their one-of-a-kind illuminated creations that can be seen at the event ✨

Learn more about ZooLights here: https://reidparkzoo.org/event/zoolights-holiday-magic-2024/

12/06/2024

Next up in the , we'd like you to meet the White's Tree Frog. When you stop by the Conservation Learning Center to see the animals in the new rockwork habitats, look carefully! At first glance you might miss this amphibian, who is hiding in plain sight in the middle of this photo. White's tree frogs are predators who have special teeth and saliva that shifts from watery to sticky to catch its food.

12/06/2024

Do you bring your camera with you when you visit the Zoo, or snap photos on your phone? Send your best shots our way via DM for a chance to be featured in a future . Thank you to Maxx Velde for sending these great shots of their recent visit 📷

12/06/2024

Experience a megawatt light display this holiday season (without any of the DIY headaches) at ZooLights: Holiday Magic, presented by Tucson Electric Power! Nearly every night in December, bring out the family for "snow", live entertainment, and take in the sight of our towering 36-foot showcase tree. New this year is a giant illuminated gingerbread house, perfect for your holiday photos!

Save your spot today: https://reidparkzoo.org/event/zoolights-holiday-magic-2024/

12/05/2024

Joining in with our are the newest Ambassador Animals on the block, the lesser hedgehog tenrecs. Despite their names, tenrecs are more closely related to moles and shrews rather than hedgehogs. Once these sisters are settled in, they'll start training to visit with the public during the Zoo's daily Ambassador Animal encounters.

12/04/2024

Love rainbows? Check out the rainbow boa! These snakes have iridescent skin due to small ridges on their scales that act as prisms and refract light. Brazilian rainbow boas have reddish-brown coloration with dark stripes on their heads, and large, dark rings that extend down the length of their bodies. The rainbow boa is one of the species that you can see in the Zoo's new rockwork habitats in the Conservation Learning Center, so stop by and check it out! 🌈🐍

12/04/2024

is for the birds, literally! Take a moment today to observe the wild birds around you. We recommend using the Merlin Bird ID app if you need help identifying what bird you're seeing. Then add your bird observation on the eBird app — your observations help contribute to bird conservation, research, and education efforts. We spotted this male vermillion flycatcher when he stopped by the Zoo.

12/04/2024

Next time you're at the Zoo, head over to the Conservation Learning Center (near World of Play!) and check out our incredible new rockwork habitats. One of the animals you can spot is Annie, the curly-haired tarantula.

This species is named for its long golden “hairs” that curl above its shorter dark brown bristles, giving it a curled, woolly look. These hairs can come in handy when tarantulas are hunting as well — they have poor eyesight, but sensitive hairs along their legs pick up vibrations when insects, small vertebrates, and other arthropods are nearby.

12/02/2024

Ready, Set, Glow! ZooLights: Holiday Magic, presented by Tucson Electric Power, is back and brighter than ever with over a million dazzling lights. Bring the whole troop and make some unforgettable memories at this Tucson holiday tradition. We'll see you for some festive fun December 5– 23, with Encore Nights December 26 – 30 and January 2 – 5 ✨

12/02/2024

There's a new bird in town! Reid Park Zoo is now home to two Abdim’s storks. These birds, also known as grasshopper storks, can be found living with our female tortoises near the black and white ruffed lemur habitat. At the Zoo, these storks enjoy several types of worms. The female enjoys large king worms best, while the male prefers smaller mealworms.

12/02/2024

Time is running out to take advantage of some great holiday savings! Use code CYBER24 online to save on Zoo membership through tonight (Monday, December 2).

Zoo membership is the gift that gives all year! Membership benefits include free unlimited daytime admission to Reid Park Zoo, free admission to Summer Safari Nights, and so much more! In addition to having unlimited daytime access to the Zoo and other amazing benefits, your membership supports Reid Park Zoo and helps Reid Park Zoo save wild animals and wild places. 🦁

Sign up here: https://reidparkzoo.org/membership/benefits/

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3400 E Zoo Court
Tucson, AZ
85716

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

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http://www.reidparkzoo.org/

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Videos

Ready Set Glow: ZooLights

ZooLights, Sponsored by Tucson Electric Power

Ready, Set, Glow! ZooLights: Holiday Magic is open for another season of festive holiday fun. In this video, hear from title sponsor Tucson Electric Power on what they love about ZooLights — and their one-of-a-kind illuminated creations that can be seen at the event ✨ Learn more about ZooLights here: https://reidparkzoo.org/event/zoolights-holiday-magic-2024/

Next time you're at the Zoo, head over to the Conservation Learning Center (near World of Play!) and check out our incredible new rockwork habitats. One of the animals you can spot is Annie, the curly-haired tarantula. This species is named for its long golden “hairs” that curl above its shorter dark brown bristles, giving it a curled, woolly look. These hairs can come in handy when tarantulas are hunting as well — they have poor eyesight, but sensitive hairs along their legs pick up vibrations when insects, small vertebrates, and other arthropods are nearby. #12DaysOfAnimalIntros

Violet Turacos

Reid Park Zoo will reopen Wednesday, November 27, for its regular hours from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m after today's water outage. In the meantime, enjoy a meal with the violet turacos. Turn up your audio if you want to hear their bird call. In the wild, you could spot these colorful birds in the forests of parts of Africa.

Elephant Tsavo Meeting With The Herd

Tsavo, the newest addition to the elephant herd, has been spending the last couple of weeks with Lungile. These two elephants have been sharing the same space, while the other members of the herd are getting to know Tsavo with a barrier. This gives the elephants a choice to interact (or not), to move at their own pace, and to walk away when they want to. This video is just a snippet of all their different interactions. You can tell Tsavo apart from the rest of the herd by looking for his long tail hairs, tall legs, and impressive tusks.

Elephant Herd Enjoys Pumpkins From Our Friends At Tucson Botanical Gardens

♻️ We had the opportunity to partner with our friends at Tucson Botanical Gardens to reuse the pumpkins displayed during the Oh My Gourd fall festivities. After playing in the mud, the elephants had a blast problem solving how to break apart and eat this tasty fall treat. Providing supplemental squash to the herd's diet brings a lot of fun variety for the elephants this time of year.

Happy World Anteater Day From Reid Park Zoo and Our Conservation Partner: Anteaters and Highways Project

We're celebrating #WorldAnteaterDay by putting a spotlight on one of our longtime conservation partners, Projeto Bandeiras e Rodovias - Anteaters and Highways Project! Their team works everyday to spread awareness, collect data through field research, and work with the government to put in measures to prevent anteater collisions. We are honored to support them protecting giant anteaters for future generations.

Elephant Tsavo Playing With Braided Firehose Enrichment

The braided firehose enrichment that the Elephant care team created and installed this past spring, was getting a lot of action with elephant Tsavo! The browser was made to encourage natural behaviors such as foraging, play, sparring behaviors, and encouraging the elephants to reach up high to strengthen and stretch their bodies.

Recycle Your Holiday Lights at Reid Park Zoo

❄️This holiday season bring your broken lights, or lights you wish to get rid of this year to Reid Park Zoo! We are partnering with RECYCO, INC. to divert string lights from entering our landfill. This bin will be available near the front of the Zoo until early January 2025.

Elephant Meru Climbing An Enrichment Ball

Meru has loved climbing since she was very small, and right now she's having a lot of fun with this enrichment ball! Enjoy this moment with Meru and the females of the herd in this video

Zoo Animals Enjoy Pumpkin Enrichment

Do you have a favorite pumpkin treat this season? The animal care team ensures that the animals receive enrichment every day. Special seasonal enrichments, like pumpkins, are a great novelty for the animals to crush, smell, chew, roll, and dig into!