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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.
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 […]
The Zoo will offer $5 admission for guests ages 62+ during this special day to honor seniors. Learn about the Zoo's whole life care for our animals during keeper chats, engage in special activities, and enjoy a concert from Arizona Opera (12:15pm - 12:45pm). (Free to zoo members.)
There’s ‘snow place like Reid Park Zoo for the holidays! December 2– 23 Encore Nights: December 26 – 30 and January 2 – 7 Ready, Set, Glow! ZooLights: Holiday Magic, presented by Tucson Electric Power, returns with thousands of enchanting lights, mesmerizing light shows, and displays and holly jolly fun for all ages. Stop in […]
Join Reid Park Zoo for the must-attend social event of the fall, ZOOcson. This year’s gala is a 30th Anniversary Celebration, featuring: Tucson’s favorite restaurants Live and Online Auctions (chance to win amazing experiences, 300 one-of-a-kind items) Animal ambassador presentations Live music Includes food at all restaurant stations Includes 2 drink tickets (please note this […]
Enjoy the Reid Park Zoo in the cooler evening hours! Each week will feature a different animal and a live music by a different local band. Animal encounters Artifact stations Giraffe feedings Carousel rides, crafts & games. Face painting and glitter tattoos available for purchase. Refresh with dinner and a cold drink at the Flamingo […]
Glittering lights illuminate the Reid Park Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout. Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy: Thousands of glowing lights and lighted animals displays Falling snow Visits with Santa December 5-23 Festive entertainment (check website to see who will perform each night.) Sweet treats, and hot chocolate (with or without spirits!) […]
