Reid Park Zoo

10/31/2026

We're loving this photo for Fan Photo Friday! This Tony the lion portrait was taken by Zoo Guest Robert Monjaras Jr. on Facebook. If you took a photo of a special moment on your recent visit to the Zoo, send it our way through a Direct Message. You could be featured next!

10/30/2026

Your Zoo’s Future is on the ballot November 3!

The continuation of the one-tenth of a cent sales tax through Prop 422 will help ensure your Zoo — and the animals — continue to thrive for years to come. Watch the video to learn more about what continued funding means for the Zoo.

There is no new tax — just continued proven funding that makes a difference for the animals, the Zoo and our community. The funds can be used only for the Zoo. Sustain an impactful program with proven results that will provide the following:

🦒 Exceptional care for the animals that call your Zoo home with the highest quality food, shelter, and climate control suited to their needs plus groundbreaking veterinary care — the standard Tucson has set.

🐘 Free educational field trips for more than 25,000 schoolchildren that visit our Zoo every year.

🦏 Modern habitats and system upgrades that support animal well-being and a wonderful guest experience for all.

🦁 Exciting future improvements, modern habitats for lions, rhino, giraffe and African wild dogs, a new elephant barn for our growing herd, and the arrival of pygmy hippos - as we update the older, center area of the Zoo.

Remember to go all the way to the end of the ballot to find Prop 422!

Thank you for your support by voting “yes” on Prop 422 — together we are doing something amazing for animals, for our community, and for our future!

Paid for by Future of Your Zoo PAC. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s agent. Major funding by Reid Park Zoological Society.

10/30/2026

The grass is always greener in a world with lemurs 💚

It's World Lemur Day! Reid Park Zoo is home to two species of lemur: ring-tailed lemurs and black-and-white ruffed lemurs. In the wild, both of these species are found on the island of Madagascar off the east coast of Africa.

10/27/2026

Community support through the 2017 Future of Your Zoo sales tax initiative has transformed Reid Park Zoo, bringing extraordinary new experiences to Tucson including the soon to open Pathway to Asia, inspiring the next generation of conservationists, and most importantly advancing exceptional animal care and veterinary medicine.

With Pathway to Asia opening soon, we’re looking ahead to the next chapter. Phase II of the Zoo’s Master Plan will reimagine the heart of the Zoo, modernizing the African area, creating larger spaces for key species, including lions and giraffes, bringing pygmy hippos to Tucson, and more within the current footprint of the Zoo.

Watch this video to see the impact your support is making and discover what’s ahead for your Zoo. Learn more about Phase II and upcoming plans on our website.

10/26/2026

Here's what you need to know about Pathway to Asia's November 13 opening:

🎟 Timed tickets must be reserved in advance for all guests, including Zoo members, for the first few weeks Pathway to Asia is open. Tickets are available on our website now! https://reidparkzoo.org/visit/tickets/

❤ Red Pandas and Gibbons will have homes in Pathway to Asia, but they may not be here for the grand opening on November 13. We'll post as soon as we have a date for their debut, so check back if those are the animals you are most excited to see.

🐯 Zoo Members will get the Zoo to themselves from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. every day from November 14 - November 30 for an exclusive Member Hour.

🎀✂ The Zoo will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 13 to accommodate for the ribbon cutting ceremonies.

10/25/2026

Pathway to Asia, the newest addition to Reid Park Zoo, is opening November 13! Here is everything you need to know for your Zoo day during this historic time.

Starting November 13, timed tickets will be required to reserve your visit to the Zoo. Timed tickets will be ready to purchase starting Monday, October 26.

Reid Park Zoo will be offering a Zoo Member hour from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. every day from November 14 - November 30 to provide more timed ticket slots that are just for our Zoo Members.

10/24/2026

Take a small step to make a big impact with our free workshops from Reid Park Zoo's Practical Conservation and Sustainability Series:

Sat 10/31 💡 TEP Home Energizer Workshop
Sun 11/1 ♻️ Recycling 101
Sun 11/22 🌱 Pollinator Gardening with Native Plants
Sat 12/12 🪱 FoodCycle at Home
Sat 12/19 🦉 Wildlife Cameras
Sun 12/20 🐝 Protecting Pollinators

All workshops are free with Zoo admission. Each workshop is from 11 a.m. - noon in the upstairs Conservation Learning Center classroom. Save your spot: https://reidparkzoo.org/events/

10/24/2026

If you're gonna play "find the capybara," peek in the bushes!

Capybaras Chocolate and Antonio, utilize every inch of their habitat, and find many shady spots to rest in. Scan the bushes next time you visit the South America loop of the Zoo.

10/23/2026

ICYMI, Reid Park Zoo's Conservation Partner the International Rhino Foundation announced there are two pregnant Sumatran rhinos at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary. These are critical births for a species that has less than 50 Sumatran rhinos left on the planet. We are honored to be a part of Team Rhino, supporting the IRF for a decade in their efforts to keep all five remaining rhino species alive.

Sumatran rhinos are the smallest of the five species and grow a coat of shaggy hair on their body.

10/22/2026

Reid Park Zoo is grieving the passing of Jasiri, its 15-year-old male reticulated giraffe.

In recent months, Jasiri’s health had been declining, and the Zoo’s veterinary and animal care teams had been treating him for multiple medical issues. In September, Zoo staff worked alongside leading hoofstock experts to perform a specialized procedure to fit Jasiri with therapeutic shoes to help him get around as he was experiencing painful difficulty walking.

The shoeing procedure was a success and in the weeks that followed, Jasiri showed encouraging improvement, moving comfortably around his habitat and even running alongside his young son, Ndizi — something he had not done in some time.

In the days before his passing Jasiri started showing signs he was not feeling well including respiratory issues and loss of appetite. The Zoo’s veterinary team suspected pneumonia and began emergency treatment. Pneumonia can be a common but life threatening infection in older giraffes like Jasiri. Despite their heroic efforts and aggressive care, Jasiri’s condition acutely worsened and the decision was made to humanely euthanize him. Initial necropsy results did confirm pneumonia as well as other age related issues common in elderly giraffes.

Reid Park Zoo is grieving the passing of Jasiri, its 15-year-old male reticulated giraffe. In recent months, Jasiri’s health had been declining, and the Zoo’s v