Monthly Archives: July 2010
10 New Flamingos Explore Their New Home
The flamboyance of flamingos that arrived at the Zoo last month have passed their health exams with flying colors (well, pink, at least). Last week, Zoo Keepers moved the flamingos, one by one, from the Health Center to their new habitat and carefully released each bird into the water to join the existing flock. See [...]
National Zoo Keeper Week: July 18-24, 2010
It’s National Zoo Keeper Week! Maybe we’re biased, but we think our Keepers are the best. Thanks for all the hard work you do every day to care for our animal residents and to make Reid Park Zoo a destination for conservation, education, and FUN! National Zoo Keeper Week is celebrated each year beginning on [...]
Summer Safari Friday Nights have ended for 2010
Our 2010 Summer Safari Friday Night series has ended, and we’d like to thank everyone involved in making this event a great success! A huge thank you to K-12 Arizona Virtual Academy for sponsoring the series, and also to event partners AZJazz.net, Walgreens, Mildred & Dildred Toys, The Home Depot at El Con, JumpMaxx Jumping [...]
Zoo News airs new episode for July, 2010
Check out the latest installment of Zoo News, and get the scoop on poop! http://www.tucson12.tv/programs/ZooNews/index.php
Treats in high places
Stretching is good for people and elephants! Keepers encourage Connie, the Reid Park Zoo’s Asian elephant, to perform this natural behavior by hanging an irresistable food “puzzle” high in the air.
Family Fun Exchange
Reid Park Zoo and Tucson Children’s Museum members can get a reciprocal membership for only $25! This is a special offer for current Family memberships of the Reid Park Zoo OR the Tucson Children’s Museum. Available only from May 15 through August 31, you will have the exclusive chance to purchase a reciprocal membership for [...]
