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Founded in 1967, The Reid Park Zoo is home to more than 500 animals and occupies 24 acres within the center of the city.
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening with the Grandkids! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Federal Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this […]
Reid Park Zoo and the Erik Hite Foundation are partnering to honor our hometown heroes who protect our community. First responders — firefighters, EMT’s, members of the police, ATF, correction officers, 911 personnel, park rangers, and others involved in direct law enforcement — and up to 5 family members will receive $1 admission to the […]
Moms Come Out to Unwind at the Zoo Reid Park Zoo is wishing all Moms a very Happy Mother’s Day with free admission to the Zoo. Mothers receive free daytime admission with a paying child or adult admission. Spend some quality time while enjoying a relaxing day at the Zoo. Stop in for lunch at […]
Join Us in Celebrating 60 Wild Years! Reid Park Zoo is marking 60 wild years of connecting people and wildlife with a full year of celebrations and activities to thank the Tucson community for its transformational support. Free for members, and all other guests can enjoy a reduced $6 admission and a special VIP gift […]
There’s ‘snow place like Reid Park Zoo for the holidays! December 5– 23 Encore Nights: December 26 – 30 and January 2 – 5 Let it Glow! This year’s ZooLights: Holiday Magic event, presented by Tucson Electric Power, is bigger and brighter than ever with over a million dazzling lights. Bring the whole troop and make some […]
Join Reid Park Zoo for the must-attend social event of the fall, ZOOcson. Friday, October 3rd. 6-9PM This year’s gala will feature: Tucson’s favorite restaurants Live and Online Auctions (chance to win amazing experiences, 200+one-of-a-kind items) Animal ambassador presentations Live music Includes food at all restaurant stations Includes 2 drink tickets (please note this is […]
Join Reid Park Zoo for the must-attend social event of the fall, ZOOcson. This year’s gala will feature: Tucson’s favorite restaurants Live and Online Auctions (chance to win amazing experiences, 200+one-of-a-kind items) Animal ambassador presentations Live music Includes food at all restaurant stations Includes 2 drink tickets (please note this is a 21 and older […]
This summer, enjoy the Reid Park Zoo in the cooler evening hours every Saturday, 6-8pm! Each week will feature a different theme and a live music by a different local band. Keeper chats Animal encounters Artifact stations Giraffe feedings Carousel rides, crafts & games. Face painting and glitter tattoos available for purchase. Refresh with dinner […]
$3 Ticket Tuesdays in June and July 2024 8:00 am — 2:00 pm Get outside and enjoy the outdoors at Reid Park Zoo this summer with $3 Ticket Tuesdays! Reid Park Zoo is reducing the cost of admission for guests every Tuesday in June and July to just $3 per person. Guests coming to the […]
Celebrate and thank mom with a fun and relaxing day at the Zoo. Mothers of all generations will receive free daytime admission at the gate with an accompanying paying child or adult admission. Meet some of the Zoo’s animal moms and learn how they care for their little wild ones. See how zookeepers care for […]
Join Reid Park Zoo staff and Tucson Audubon Society staff for a guided bird walk through the zoo. Experience the zoo in a new way as we observe and identify the native birds we see that call the zoo home. Binoculars and field guides are recommended. The tour may last up to 2 hours, but […]
Take a break from your day and enjoy opera in a fun and casual setting. Members of Arizona Opera will perform a lunchtime concert featuring music from a selection of well-known operas, including some with animal themes in the Zoo's Event Garden. Tables will be set up in the garden so you can enjoy lunch […]