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Tucson, Arizona
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Reid Park Zoo is one of the few zoos in the United States that houses the Malayan tiger, a critically endangered species with fewer than 200 left in the wild.
Reid Park Zoo actively participates in the Species Survival Plan, a program designed to manage and conserve threatened or endangered species in zoos and aquariums.
The Reid Park Zoo is part of the Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) research program, which helps protect young elephants from a deadly virus.
The zoo collaborates with local conservation organizations to protect native species like the Chiricahua leopard frog and the Mexican gray wolf.
Reid Park Zoo offers a variety of educational programs for all ages, including Zoo to You, which brings animal encounters to schools and community groups.
The zoo's Expedition Tanzania exhibit is designed to mimic the natural environment of African savannas, providing a realistic home for its giraffes and other animals.
Reid Park Zoo was established in 1965 and has grown from a small collection of animals to a 24-acre facility with over 500 animals from around the world.
Reid Park Zoo is committed to sustainability, implementing solar panels and water conservation measures to reduce its environmental footprint.
