The Staff of the Tucson Claim Jumper is hosting a Community Support Night to benefit Reid Park Zoo! On Thursday, September 9th, from 5:00-10:00pm, Claim Jumper will donate 15% of your pre-tax food and beverage purchase to the Reid Park Zoological Society. IMPORTANT: you must present this flyer at the time of your order (please [...]
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Otter Training Presentations–a great reason to visit the Zoo!
August 25, 2010 – 10:38 am
Keepers are training the African spotted-necked otters to perform several behaviors that help us better manage and care for them. Although in the wild these otters mainly eat fish, crabs, and small invertebrates, in the Zoo they also enjoy small pieces of sweet potato and carrot as training rewards. Otter training sessions occur most days [...]
FREE Professional Development Workshop for Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers
August 20, 2010 – 10:40 am
Are you a preschool or kindergarten teacher? The Zoo is offering a FREE workshop that focuses on Growing Up Wild activities. The workshop dates are Thursday, November 11, 2010 (5:00 pm-8:00 pm) and Saturday, November 13, 2010 (8:00am-4:00pm).
Growing Up WILD: Exploring Nature with Young Children is an early childhood education activity [...]
Project Polar Bear Contest for Teens!
August 12, 2010 – 2:40 pm
Did you know that Reid Park Zoo is a Polar Bears International Arctic Ambassador Center? Through this special partnership, the Reid Park Zoo is hosting its first regional Project Polar Bear Contest!
Project Polar Bear is a way for small groups of young people to make a big difference. This contest challenges teens to create community [...]
Come see our green basilisk lizard!
August 9, 2010 – 7:10 pm
The green basilisk lizard has made his debut in the South American cave tank. Stop by to see his fin-shaped crest and watch him “walk” on water. Green basilisks are known for their uniquely adapted toes and their ability to dash over water surfaces to escape predators. How cool it that?
10 New Flamingos Explore Their New Home
July 22, 2010 – 2:10 pm
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
July 20, 2010 – 8:55 am
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
July 15, 2010 – 8:44 am
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
July 13, 2010 – 9:37 am
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
July 12, 2010 – 11:53 am
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.
