Reid Park Zoo

This is a great atmosphere for the family. Lots of animals to see. Fun play area for kids. The grill has great food. Highly recommend spending the day at the zoo and then going to the park to see the ducks at the pond.

We don't usually frequent zoos on our travels, but decided to check out the Reid Park Zoo for our toddler while in Tucson. We were overall really impressed with the venue, as most of the animals looked happy enough and the children's play area was lovely. What was concerning however was the Jaguar and the amount of stress he or she was obviously in. The pacing is a tell tale sign of anxiety and distress, and it has even started eating away it's own fur to self soothe from the stress it is clearly in, in this environment. I implore someone to do something to help this beautiful creature soon.

Really small exhibits. The whole place will take a half hour to walk through. The food was ok, we got their chicken strips basket with fries, a pepperoni flat bread, and a hot dog.All the animals were either missing or sleeping and unable to see. I wouldn't go again, if you have kids this is gonna be a good place to keep them busy. Other than that, save your $15 and or head to the phx zoo for a much better experience with happier animals

This is one of the best zoos I have ever been to. They have an amazing elephant exhibit (my favorite animal). The African elephants are so active and there is a baby!!! This is a must! The animals are active.The staff were so friendly and professional!

I hadn't been to this zoo in probably 8 years and I was blown away at the changes and how awesome they've made it. We got there when they opened so it wasn't crowded or too hot. It took about 2 hours to walk through and we spent about 30 minutes at the playground. The playground was so cool! The Halloween decorations were a real treat. Super fun family activity for all ages and very reasonably priced.

Although its not a large zoo, its very well laid out, a good variety of animals that I haven't seen in much larger zoos in the country. Example? Anteater. Yep, anteaters. Try not to be discouraged if you don't see all of the animals every time you go. Sometimes they are sleeping, other times it might be too hot. There are friendly, helpful, and informative employees and volunteers to help along the way. If nothing else, it provides an opportunity to walk around in a lush environment in the middle of the desert. Very reasonably priced for the entire family.

Great Zoo friendly staff and wonderful exhibits. The mountain views surrounding this place made the drive quite enjoyable. There is a park with s lake across the parking lot so it's makes for a great place to go after the Zoo. The Zoo itself had a few paths the exhibits are wonderful animals well taken care of. I enjoyed my time here. Lots of wonderful photo opportunities. The icky down side is I felt bad that some animals were solo especially herd animals. The bear seemed to have a very small space, giving him anxiety. The elephants were so far away it was hard to see them. The giraffes were amazing. Did I miss the petting Zoo or a giraffe feeding station? I know some zoo's have those.

Now that I'm a parent, I have a hunch I'll be going to the zoo more often. My prior visit with kiddos was with my niece and nephew and pandemic rules were still in place. Fast forward to 2024 and the zoo is still tiny but mighty. Buying tickets online is super easy. Entry for Toddlers under 23 months is free. The zoo has just the right amount of attractions. I personally only like an hour because it can get crowded. Go early and you'll see plenty of animals. We got to see the flamingos, jaguar, elephants, we fed the giraffes, saw the zebra, wild dogs, rhino, moneys and lemurs. The variety of animals and engaging exhibits make it an easy place to explore. The staff's dedication to animal welfare and the overall cleanliness of the zoo contribute to a well run zoo.

While not a huge zoo by any means, Reid Park zoo plays to its strengths, offering up close encounters with a nice variety of species, some of which have as of this review new offspring - sloths, giraffes, and elephants have all recently welcomed new additions.Due to is compact and accessible nature, Reid Park Zoo is a great stop for people visiting Tucson and seeking a nice 1/2 day experience.Displays include bilingual descriptions and teaching points providing interesting details about each animal.A great location for teaching and learning!

Love our local zoo! It's the perfect size...plenty to do but not so overwhelming that you can't see it all. They are always adding and changing the exhibits so it's even fun for those of us who visit regularly. Extra fun for kids include the carousel ($4), train ($4, I think, usually in front of the zoo, recently it was inside), and the new big playground - "treehouse", rope climbing stuff, bridge, ice house....lots of fun! The cafe has good food options at reasonable prices.