Reid Park Zoo's mission is to connect people with animals, inspiring the protection of wild animals and wild places.
If you have questions or concerns at any time, please contact the Volunteer Department at
520-837-8299 or email volunteer@reidparkzoo.org
Volunteer Morning Meeting
8:30 am everyday in the Volunteer Breakroom and Zoom
Important Phone Numbers:
Guest Service Supervisor Direct Number (Michael/Lou)
520-837-8226
Guest Service Department Main Number (Cashiers)
520-791-4760
Volunteer Department Main Number (Carrie/Aimee)
520-837-8299
Education Department Main Number (Education Staff)
520-837-8200
Zoo Updates:
Zoo hours 9a - 4p
Giraffe encounter Monday - Friday 10:00a - 10:45a and additional on Saturday - Sunday 12p - 12:30p
Goat encounter 9:30a - 10a daily
Education Staff animal encounter 11a daily
Keeper Chats 10:30a and 2p daily.
Animal Updates:
Animal intros: giraffe, elephants, anteaters, capy/screamer/swan
Rhinos: Yebonga AM and Fireball PM.
There is a new female southern screamer. She and Echo are going through introductions.
Two Abdim's storks have been added to the female tortoise habitat by black-and-white ruffed lemur.
All of the elephants have been introduced and are on habitat together most days in the morning.
Construction Updates:
Pathway to Asia construction has started. Completion is expected for spring/summer 2026.
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Better Impact
Better Impact is Reid Park Zoo's hub for all things volunteering! Sign up for volunteer shifts, log volunteer hours and continuing education units, and get important announcements. Use the links below to be directed to Better Impact and log into your account, or download the free mobile app "My Impact" on your phone from the app store.
CollaborNation
If you are a Zoo Crew or Docent volunteer, you have a free account with CollaborNation! If you are not a Zoo Crew or Docent volunteer, and would like access to CollaborNation, please contact the Volunteer Department. Access trainings from Reid Park Zoo and other organizations on animals, conservation, and other Zoo specific topics. Most of the courses are free and can be counted as continuing education units.
Webcams
Have you checked out the webcams on the Reid Park Zoo website? Volunteers have the opportunity to run the webcams from home! If you are interested in running the webcams, please contact the Volunteer Department.
