Reid Park Zoo - Tucson Zoological Society

Pumpkin treats continue at the Zoo…who doesn’t love a pumpkin? 

Lots of animals at the Zoo enjoyed pumpkins over the weekend…even animals you wouldn’t necessarily expect to care.  It was a happy Halloween, even for carnivores!

Can you help?  With so many organizations competing for candy donations around Halloween, the Zoo faces a big challenge in getting enough treats to satisfy all of its trick-or-treaters at Howl-o-ween.  Last year, friends of the Zoo donated thousands of individual pieces of candy, helping to make the event our best ever!  We’re hoping that [...]

We are pleased to welcome Jim Schnormeier, Reid Park Zoo’s new General Curator.  Jim previously worked at the Sacramento Zoo, but began his Zoo career right here in Tucson, years ago, as an intern.  Zoo Administrator Susan Basford says, “We are delighted that Jim will be a part of all the exciting projects we are [...]

The Zoo is pleased to introduce Wetzel, a six-banded armadillo; and Jasper, a marbled polecat. Wetzel and Jasper made their debut to delighted Zoo visitors for the very first time this morning! They will be on exhibit many mornings as staff or volunteers are available. Check the event board at the front gate when you arrive for these and other great opportunities happening daily at the Zoo!

On EVERY Saturday and Sunday through September, members are invited to enjoy the Zoo during cooler morning hours as Zoo Keepers are preparing for the day. Although the Zoo is not open until 9 a.m., members may catch a glimpse of keepers preparing exhibits, working with animals, cleaning, or feeding. If you are not a member yet, you can arrange for all of the benefits of membership during these special hours, or purchase a membership online.

The Zoo is currently in the planning stages for a new African Exhibit, titled Expedition Tanzania, which will be the largest expansion in the Zoo’s history. The Zoo’s elephants will soon be exploring a three acre habitat with pools and streams to swim and wade in, mud wallows, sandy hills, and logs to play with. [...]

The Lee H. Brown Family Conservation Learning Center opened at Reid Park Zoo in February of 2008. Zoo staff made a commitment at the outset of this project to build an earth-friendly education center that was consistent with the Zoo’s mission of conservation.