Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo and its collection
Reid Park Zoo, opened in 1965, is a zoo in Tucson, United States.
Over 500 animals are held, and roughly half a million visits are made each year. The zoo was begun informally in 1965 by the parks and recreation director Gene Reid. It holds AZA accreditation and certification.
Exhibits
Expedition Tanzania holds five African bush elephants, all of them female. Semba leads the group, and the unrelated Lungile acts as allomother. Nandi, born on 20 August 2014, was the first elephant born in the state; Penzi arrived on 6 April 2020 and Meru on 8 March 2024.
What the venue says
- There are on-site options for snacks, refreshments, and light meals.
- Parking is plentiful and completely free of charge in the lots directly outside the zoo entrance.
- The grounds are designed with flat, paved pathways that make it fully accessible for strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs. Wheelchairs and strollers are also available to rent near the entrance.
Images of Reid Park Zoo
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M.Fitzsimmons, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Season | Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun – 30 Sep | Every day | 08:00 | 14:00 |
| 1 Oct – 31 May | Every day | 09:00 | 16:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (ages 15–61) | 12.75 USD |
| Seniors (62+) | 10.75 USD |
| Children (ages 2–14) | 9.00 USD |
| train or carousel | 4.00 USD |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Reid Park Zoo. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Reid Park Zoo at this time.
Accreditation
- AZA accredited, valid until (source)
Location & map
ArizonaTucson
United States
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Reid Park Zoo.
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African elephants
Exhibits
- World of Play