Reid Park Zoo

10/17/2025

Next time you visit the Zoo, be sure to visit the South America loop where Bella the jaguar has some new catwalks and vertical space to explore, and two culvert hides for on-the-ground coverage. This project was started because Bella's care team noticed she was occasionally slipping on the logs that used to provide access to the upper portion of her habitat. These new additions ensure Bella will be able to access all of her elevated space easily as she ages. Bella is 16 years old. In human care, the median life expectancy for jaguars is 18.

10/17/2025

Who’s that slithering along the ground? Who skitters under leaves and bushes? Celebrate Halloween with some of the Zoo’s misunderstood critters, and learn why they aren’t so scary once you get to know them. We’ll have fun making some spooky crafts and introduce live animal ambassadors to teach your little critter (ages 3-5) about their importance.

Events / Where Learning Gets Wild!  These interactive programs encourage families to learn about the animal world together. Each program features a differe

10/15/2025

Come out to the Zoo this weekend for a fun-filled morning of discovery, education, and medical play 🧸 Diamond Children’s staff will provide education on how to keep you and your teddy bear safe and healthy.

Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids?

We're partnering with Reid Park Zoo to host the annual Teddy Bear Check-Up on Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m. to noon .

Kids get a free plush animal with paid zoo admission, then head off to six check-up stations where real medical staff fand zoo animal care experts will be sharing tips about staying healthy — for both people and animals.

It’s a great way to help kids learn about health and safety in a fun, hands-on way.

10/14/2025

Reid Park Zoo is proud to be a collection point for Interfaith Community Services’ (ICS) Fall Food Drive. This October, help neighbors in need in our community by bringing non-perishable food items to donate to the ICS Food Bank. You’ll get a dollar off daytime Zoo admission and your kindness could be a lifeline for someone struggling to put food on the table this holiday season. See the link for a list of needed items 🍠🍲

The Fall Food Drive is the biggest food drive of the year at ICS. Throughout October, this drive collects pantry staples to stock the Northwest and Mobile Food Banks. The drive also gathers seasonal holiday foods, allowing ICS clients to enjoy a special holiday meal with their families. If you’d l...

10/13/2025

Talk about a gourd-eous day at the Zoo! Over the weekend, Reid Park Zoo's animals enjoyed a special seasonal treat at our annual Smash Bash! Pumpkins were stomped, sniffed, climbed inside of, and all-around enjoyed by the animals 🎃

10/12/2025

10/12/2025

Today is Migratory Bird Day! This day is celebrated in both spring and fall as some of our favorite birds move between their breeding grounds in North America and overwintering grounds in Central and South America.

There are many ways you can support feathered friends:

🌱 Plant Native: Native plants are an important source of food for birds, either directly in the form of seeds or nectar, or indirectly in the form of insects.

🌖 Dim Lights at Night: Remember “starry nights with less light help birds in flight,” so be sure to use only essential lights, point all lights towards the ground and shield the bulb so light is not broadcasted upwards.

🪟 Make windows visible: Birds do not see glass as a barrier but instead see through the glass or habitat reflected in the glass. You can place patterned film on the outside of glass or close curtains and blinds on reflective windows to improve visibility.

10/11/2025

Have you picked out your Halloween costume this year? Dress in your best ‘haunt couture’ and make plans to strut your stuff at Boo at the Zoo, October 23-26, presented by One AZ Credit Union. It’s four nights of monstrous family fun with spooky scenes, meet and greets with favorite characters, treats, and activities around every corner. Advance, timed tickets are required so everyone has room to spread their bat wings. Get tickets and learn more: https://reidparkzoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2025/

10/10/2025

Zoo guest Mindy Serafini sent this great photo from a recent visit to the elephant habitat! If you have any fun photos from the Zoo, reach out for a chance to be featured in an upcoming 📸

10/09/2025

Join us for a smashingly fun day at the Zoo this Saturday at the annual Smash Bash! Many species will be receiving special pumpkin enrichment — a seasonal treat that provides extra opportunities for them to play, smell, explore and enjoy, while using their natural skills and behaviors. See who squashes, who rolls, and who sniffs out the colorful gourds 🎃

PLUS, listen in on Zoo Keeper chats throughout the day to learn more about the animals at the Zoo and their care. Check the website or visit the activity board in the Entry Plaza for a schedule. Thanks to Brian & Kelly's Pumpkins, Christmas Trees & Farmers Market for donating the pumpkins!

10/08/2025

Have you heard of the connection between flamingos and cell phones? The lithium used in rechargeable batteries for electronics, like your cell phone, is often mined from important flamingo habitat. Protect flamingos by recycling electronics when they need to be replaced (and replace them only when they no longer function). This way less resources need to be removed from habitats in order to make new products. We recently partnered with EcoCell so you can bring your cell phones, tablets, digital cameras, and smart watches for recycling at the Zoo. Just drop the device, along with any power cords, in the pink bin by the flamingo habitat (make sure to wipe any data off first). We already recycled our first batch of electronics that Zoo guests, staff, and volunteers donated and the money raised went into the Zoo's Conservation Fund.

📸 Thank you to Keeper Sarah and Educator Kristin for the photos

10/07/2025

Join Reid Park Zoo and Tucson Bird Alliance (formerly Tucson Audubon Society) for a guided bird walk through the Zoo tomorrow (Tuesday, October 7!). This walking tour is free with paid Zoo admission, and advance registration is required 🐦

Events / 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Join Reid Park Zoo and Tucson Bird Alliance (formerly Tucson Audubon Society) for a guided bird walk through the Zoo. Experience the