Reid Park Zoo's mission is to connect people with animals, inspiring the protection of wild animals and wild places.
Reid Park Zoo's mission is to connect people with animals, inspiring the protection of wild animals and wild places.
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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
Volunteer Morning Meeting
8:30 am everyday in the Volunteer Breakroom and Zoom
Emergency ONLY Phone Number:
Emergencies = lost child, medical, fire, escaped animal, guest in a habitat, guest using a weapon
520-496-0156
Non-emergency Phone Numbers (call in the order listed):
Guest Service Supervisor Direct Number (Michael/Lou)
520-837-8226
Guest Service Department Main Number (Cashiers)
520-791-4760
Volunteer Department Main Number (Carrie/Anne)
520-837-8299
Education Department Main Number (Education Staff)
520-837-8200
Zoo Updates:
Zoo hours 8:00am-2:00pm
Giraffe encounter Monday-Friday 9:30am-10:15am and additional on Saturday & Sunday 11:30am-12:15pm
Goat encounter 9:30am-10:00am daily ON HOLD
Education Staff animal encounter
Keeper Chats 9:30am daily
Animal Updates:
Animal intros: giraffe, elephants, squirrel monkeys, anteater
Rhinos in habitat: Fireball AM and Yebonga PM.
Moyo may now be fed during the giraffe feed (lettuce only).
A new female giraffe has arrived to be a companion for Penelope, her name is Msituni (see-two-knee).
Construction Updates:
Pathway to Asia construction is underway. Completion is expected for Fall 2026.
There is an elephant sculpture at the entrance to the parking lot off Randolph Way made out of recycled materials. The elephant does not have tusks to bring attention to ivory.
Better Impact
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
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
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.
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