What's New
Zoo News airs new episode
Check out what’s going on at Reid Park Zoo on the latest episode of Zoo News!
Summer camp registration now available!
Registration for Zoo Caper Summer Camp for kids entering grades 1-6 is now online. These camps are packed with unique Behind the Scenes adventures, and they fill quickly, so register today! For more information, click here.
Harlem Globetrotter “Buckets Blakes” at the Zoo on Friday 2/26
Buckets Blakes, one of the Harlem Globetrotters, will be dropping by the Zoo this Friday, Feb. 26, between 1-2 p.m. to thrill visitors with some tricks and skills of the team’s legendary basketball showmanship. Along with autographs, visitors will also receive a promotional code for $5 off tickets to the Globetrotters appearance at McKale Center on March 7.
Flamingo roundup
The Zoo’s 11 Chilean flamingos were briefly corralled last week for routine medical procedures including weight checks, blood draws, and West Nile virus inoculations. Keepers assisted veterinarian staff by gently holding the birds during their checkups. Come visit the healthy and beautiful flamingos at the Zoo! They are on exhibit each day from 9am to 4pm.
Animals receive Valentines
Sunday, February 14 was a day full of treats for Reid Park Zoo residents and visitors!
Zoo teens receive community award
Reid Park Zoo’s teen volunteers received a Tucson Parks and Recreation Commission Award in recognition of their service to the Zoo and the community! Their award was presented by Mayor Walkup at the Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday, February 9th. Thanks teens, and congratulations!
Baby zebra makes his debut – and needs a name!
The Grevy’s zebra that was born January 30th has made his public debut. He had a rough start to life with a few health complications, but you’d never know it now. He is healthy, and very active. For now he is out on exhibit each morning but that schedule may change, so be sure to check back here before visiting if you hope to see him.
Boy zebra needs a name
He has a protective mom and a dedicated staff of Zoo Keepers taking care of him, but he doesn’t have a name! E-mail your name suggestion to zooeducation@tucsonaz.gov by February 18. Be sure to include your suggestion, your name, e-mail, phone number, and any reason for your suggestion. If you are not an adult, include your grade level as well. The Keepers will select their favorite name from the submissions and the winner will receive a one-year membership to the Zoo and lunch for four people at the new Zoofari restaurant in the Zoo!
Calling all campers in grades 3-5!
There are still openings in our Rodeo Camp, on February 25 and 26, for kids in grades 3-5! (Sorry, our camp for kids K-2 is full). Two action-packed days of hands-on activities and behind the scenes peeks make this camp a great way to spend the Rodeo holiday! For more information on this and other upcoming programs, click here.
Community Help Needed to Bring Reid Park Zoo Expansion Closer to Reality
Expedition Tanzania, the largest expansion in the 40 year history of Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo, is reaching out to the community to raise the final dollars needed to begin construction.
Zoo admission rate increase effective 1/19/10
Tucson’s Mayor and Council has approved an increase in Reid Park Zoo admission, along with a variety of other fee increases throughout the Parks and Recreation Department. As a result, Zoo admission rates will increase as outlined below on Tuesday, January 19. Don’t forget, the Zoo is still one of the best values in town–especially for members, who get unlimited FREE admission with a low annual fee. Come see what we have to offer!
Zoo admission rates, effective 1/19/10
$7.00 adults ages 15-61
$5.00 seniors ages 62+
$3.00 children ages 2-14
FREE for children under 2 years
$1 per person for school groups with a reservation (limited to 500 people per day)
