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Who wants to win a 2012 Nissan Leaf SL?
Who wants to win a brand new 2012 Nissan Leaf SL (including complimentary charging station and installation) AND help support the Zoo at the same time? Jim Click has generously provided this amazing vehicle for the a raffle, and 100% of the proceeds from the tickets we sell go right back to us. Tickets are [...]
KGUN9: Inside look at Elephant Odyssey; Connie and Shaba’s new home
KGUN 9 reporter Jessica Chapin recently took a trip to California to drop-in on Connie and Shaba’s soon-to-be new home at the Elephant Odyssey exhibit at the San Diego Zoo. Read the story here!
Zoo Lights Canceled on Sunday, 12/18/11
Zoo Lights is CANCELLED for the evening of 12-18-11 because of inclement weather. We’re sorry for the inconvenience. We will be open tomorrow through Friday the 23rd from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. if weather permits.
Zoo Lights Canceled on Saturday, 12-3-11
Zoo Lights is CANCELLED for the evening of 12-3-11 because of inclement weather. We’re sorry for the inconvenience.
Gift memberships available for the holidays!
Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone? LOOK NO FURTHER! Reid Park Zoo memberships are the perfect way to share something you love with someone you love. For only $60, an entire family of Zoo members gets: Free, unlimited access to the Zoo during regular business hours for an entire year Discounts and [...]
Zoo Closed on Thanksgiving Day
Reid Park Zoo will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We will be open for regular business hours as schedule beginning on Friday, the 25th of November. Have a great holiday!
Want to visit Africa? How about the Galapagos?
Travel with Reid Park Zoo! Reid Park Zoo is offering two exciting opportunities to explore exotic destinations and observe wildlife in their natural habitat. Guided by wildlife experts and experienced Zoo staff, our travelers will experience an adventure to remember. Tanzania – African Safari January 23 – February 3, 2012 Due to the sold-out status [...]
Weekend Animal Presentations Make a Zoo Visit Even Better!
Planning a weekend Zoo visit? Check the event board in the front plaza for the day’s scheduled presentations. Our tamandua (lesser anteater) demonstration, sponsored by K12, gives Zoo visitors a chance to see a really unusual animal with amazing adaptations!
Giraffe Incident FAQ
How did it happen that the giraffe had access to the oleander? Oleander is not within the visitor or animal areas of the Zoo. However, oleander is plentiful around the perimeter road of the Zoo and throughout the park. In fact, from the front gate of the Zoo visitors can see a long line of [...]
Giraffe Update Friday 7/22 9:30 a.m.
Zoo Keepers and Veterinarians report this morning that Denver remains stable with very little change. She is up, alert, and drinking. She is still not eating, which is of great concern. She has access to her outdoor exercise yard this morning – which allows her to see and be closer to the other two female [...]


