Reid Park Zoo, Tucson, AZ http://www.tucsonzoo.org Tucson Zoo Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:16:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Who wants to win a 2012 Nissan Leaf SL? http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2012/who-wants-to-win-a-2012-nissan-leaf-sl/ http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2012/who-wants-to-win-a-2012-nissan-leaf-sl/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:41:46 +0000 ZWinfield http://www.tucsonzoo.org/?p=3103

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 $25 each, or you can buy 5 for $100! Follow this link to get your tickets now: http://www.tucsonzoo.org/nissan-leaf-raffle/

]]> http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2012/who-wants-to-win-a-2012-nissan-leaf-sl/feed/ 0 New Marabou Stork at the Zoo 1-31-12 http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2012/new-marabou-stork-at-the-zoo-1-31-12/ http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2012/new-marabou-stork-at-the-zoo-1-31-12/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:54:06 +0000 Kristen.Metzger http://www.tucsonzoo.org/?p=3088 Meet Reid Park Zoo’s newest resident: a 1-year-old male marabou stork who arrived from the Dallas Zoo last week! After 30 days in our Animal Health Center, and some standard health tests, he’ll join another male stork (age 43) in an African multi-species exhibit that also includes white rhino and Speke’s gazelle. Be sure to watch for him when you visit the Zoo this spring–how could you ignore a face like this?

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]]> http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2012/expedition-tanzania-nears-completion-1-27-12/feed/ 0 KGUN9: Inside look at Elephant Odyssey; Connie and Shaba’s new home http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2012/kgun9-inside-look-at-elephant-odyssey-connie-and-shabas-new-home/ http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2012/kgun9-inside-look-at-elephant-odyssey-connie-and-shabas-new-home/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:35:40 +0000 ZWinfield http://www.tucsonzoo.org/?p=3062 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!

]]> http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2012/kgun9-inside-look-at-elephant-odyssey-connie-and-shabas-new-home/feed/ 0 Update on female polar bear “Kobe,” now at Pittsburgh Zoo http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2012/update-on-female-polar-bear-kobe-now-at-pittsburgh-zoo/ http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2012/update-on-female-polar-bear-kobe-now-at-pittsburgh-zoo/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:40:25 +0000 Kristen.Metzger http://www.tucsonzoo.org/?p=3029 Check out this great video of female polar bear “Kobe” in her new exhibit at the Pittsburgh Zoo! We think she likes her new home….

Kobe’s debut in Pittsburgh

]]> http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2012/update-on-female-polar-bear-kobe-now-at-pittsburgh-zoo/feed/ 0 Zoo Lights Canceled on Sunday, 12/18/11 http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2011/zoo-lights-canceled-on-sunday-121811/ http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2011/zoo-lights-canceled-on-sunday-121811/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:09:07 +0000 Kristen.Metzger http://www.tucsonzoo.org/?p=3007 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.

]]> http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2011/zoo-lights-canceled-on-sunday-121811/feed/ 0 Polar Bear “Kobe” Makes her Debut in Pittsburgh 12-15-11 http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2011/polar-bear-kobe-makes-her-debut-in-pittsburgh-12-15-11/ http://www.tucsonzoo.org/2011/polar-bear-kobe-makes-her-debut-in-pittsburgh-12-15-11/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:09:16 +0000 Kristen.Metzger http://www.tucsonzoo.org/?p=3002 CLICK HERE for news about Kobe, the female polar bear who recently left Reid Park Zoo for Pittsburgh. She makes her exhibit debut today! Good luck Kobe….

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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 the Zoo cafe and gift shop
  • Invitations and discounts to special events
  • Free or discounted access to over 160 other zoos and aquariums nationwide.
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