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    Reid Park Zoo

    4.4 (378 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Jessica P.

    We showed up for the last night of Summer Safari and had so much fun! They had zookeepers talking about the larger animals. They were mindful of the heat and had plenty of misting stations and a water pad for the kids. We love Reid Park Zoo!

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    Taylor V.

    This zoo is a cute small zoo with a wide variety of animals. The animals are well taken care of and seem comfortable in their habitats. All the zoo employees and volunteers are knowledgeable and happy to share facts. The cafe at the zoo is also not crazy over priced and they let you bring in food for a picnic too!

    Evie S.

    This review is specifically for the Sean Kenney's Nature Pop! LEGO exhibit at the Zoo (January 30 through May 12,2026.) I am not into zoos typically and prefer to look for animals in their natural habitats in my free time. However, I was interested in this exhibit and got a free pass for the zoo especially in order to see it. I didn't read about the art in this exhibit much before going and assumed it was just straightforward animals made from legos but it exceeded my expectations both in the meanings of some of the pieces and with their constructions, colors etc. The pieces are spreads throughout the zoo and there are 40 of them. I highly recommend reading the signs for each LEGO art piece if you go. I also recomend looking at each piece from various directions. I hope to see additional exhibits like this in the future after this one leaves.

    Danielle R.

    The highlight of today's visit were the 2 new otters. I spent a LOT of time soaking in their cuteness today. The animals were pretty active today, including the tortoises. There were only a couple of main animals MIA (the brown bear and Bella the leopard), the rest of the animal crew was in good spirits today. I love how well cared for the animals are here and the Zoo staff are super friendly during the Zookeeper chats too. In addition to this wonderful animal exhibit, I got my favorite pretzel, Ben's Soft Pretzels. The way they make the pretzels is unfortunately hit or miss (which is disappointing) but hopefully they'll work on the quality control/prep. Overall I love making the long trip to the zoo each time.

    Ryan H.

    Reid Park Zoo is an awesome spot, especially for the price. At only $12 for adults, it is easily one of the best value zoos I have been to. They have a great variety of animals too. You can see elephants, otters, African painted dogs, an Indian bear, rhino, giraffes, lions, a sloth, and a lot more. It is not a massive zoo, but it still feels like there is plenty to see. The whole zoo is about a mile and a half to walk, which makes it perfect for a few hours without feeling exhausting. It is a great way to spend around three hours if you are visiting Tucson. If you live in Tucson, the $90 yearly membership is absolutely worth it. You could easily come here every weekend, treat it like a walking spot, and get your steps in while enjoying the animals. Overall, great experience, great value, and definitely worth checking out.

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    Jaime M.

    Came for the Yelp elite event Wine Gone Wild. It was great!! Found a new wine I really liked so I bought the whole bottle! Haha. People were all very friendly & accommodating! Also got to see the Lego exhibit with it. Very cool! I hope to come back during the day sometime to see more animals!

    Connie G.

    My daughter and I spent four hours today (Tuesday 3-24-26) in the zoo with her two boys, 8 and 10. They had a blast. The zoo is small but the paths are well-designed. Mature trees provide for shade for most of it. We arrived at 9:40am but were delayed at first because the cash computers went down and the employees had to do everything manually. We were advised to purchase our tickets online to expedite the line. We did by ordering via the cellphone . Admission is very affordable: $8.50 for kids 2-12, $12 for adults and $10 for seniors. The only thing I didn't like were the grounds keepers doing all the sweeping while zoo customers were walking through. This could have been started before the zoo opened at 9am. Many of the windows in the enclosures were badly in need of cleaning. Taking pictures through the glass was impossible. A school group of First graders made the first two hours crowded and loud, but they left two hours later. The boys enjoyed the playground in the center of the zoo. My daughter and I watched them from a table near the conservation building. Backpacks are allowed but no pets. There are bathrooms with water fountains and benches scattered throughout the complex.

    Wild dogs napping
    Desiree B.

    One of the best Zoos I have been to. You will always be see animals out in the mornings, especially in the cooler months. Their events are always amazing, we went for the Lego's and they were so much fun We are members and it's the best walking path for exercising.

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    Holly S.

    After a tough couple years emotionally, I decided to join several local places around Tucson to get out a bit more. One was the Desert Museum, and the other was Reid Park Zoo. I have not been to the zoo here in years, so I did not know what to expect. Traditionally, I am not a fan of zoo's, as making sure the animals have enrichment, and natural habitats seem to not be a priority . I was VERY pleasantly surprised! I talked with a lady by the brown bear area, and asked about animals being loaned to other zoos to help maintain a population of the more endangered animals. She explained it was a complex and well planned process, but yes zoo's do exchange animals. It is clear that the zoo staff have given a LOT of thought to making sure the habitats for the animals, as well as various enrichment tools for the animals take a priority. I saw no pacing back and forth or stress reactions from any animals. My heart was happy. Today was a joy! The zoo was not too busy, and everyone walking around was smiling and friendly. Visitors actually made eye contact with me as I was smiling and saying "hi" to people!! That was so refreshing to experience. The paths are easily marked, and I made my way around the zoo in about two hours. I stayed a bit longer in several areas, and next time I will bring a book and plant myself in one of the MANY quiet areas around the zoo. The grounds are impeccably kept, and I can not wait to go back! Well done Reid Park.

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    Vernee D.

    My husband and I were so impressed with this zoo! We took a day trip to Tucson to visit friends, and had some time to kill. This was a pleasant surprise to find nearby. There was some construction around the park and because they are adding an additional wing! There is PLEEENTY of parking so definitely be ready to walk depending on what time you arrive. We got in when they opened so there wasn't too many people. For us, and family of 3 - the cost of admission was literally HALF the cost of the Phoenix Zoo. That was great. All the animals were out! I think we were just happy that we didn't have any issues seeing the animals my toddler liked. It was an easy walk - just remember to bring sunscreen and a water bottle for the refill stations. Also - bathrooms were clean so don't worry about icky ness. We spent our last 30 mins at the Playground - which my son LOVED.

    Jessica P.

    The Tucson Zoo is always such a great experience, and the pricing is incredibly reasonable--only $12 per adult, which feels like a steal for what you get. The grounds are very clean and well maintained, and while the zoo is on the smaller side, it makes for a really enjoyable walk without feeling overwhelming. There's a nice variety of animals, from big cats to elephants, giraffes, and more. One of my favorite parts is the detailed information at each exhibit, including the meter showing where each species falls on the extinction scale--super informative and eye-opening. I come every year when I visit Tucson, and it's consistently an amazing experience. Highly recommend!

    Rhino catching a morning nap
    Mike S.

    Decided to catch their $3 Tuesday (a summertime special, normally $12.75/pp) along with their 8a-2p summer hours. The entire front half of the zoo is fenced for renovation but the entrance is largely unaffected. Follow the large blue/white rectangular "Zoo" signs for parking which will be about 4-5 driveways North of 22nd Street. Expect a 1-2 block walk to the ticketing booths. Sun/shade is about 50/50 in this nice meandering layout so hat/screen/sunglasses are a must. At 8:30a it was already bustling with incoming families and by 9am every smaller display area had 2-4 people at any given time and the large enclosures had 10-15 people. Kids outnumbered adults by about 6:1. This wasn't crowded by any means though. It is easily double that density on the weekend. I hadn't been here in a good 5+ years and was really impressed with the improved layout and with the additional obstacles inside many of the enclosures (nearly all had substantial wooden platforms for climbing/walking/hiding/swinging) installed... and all were in heavy use by their furry occupants. There were a number of new animals that were downright charming (multiple lemurs, miniature antelopes, new monkeys, brown grizzly-type bear, dingos) and some animals that have moved on (polar bear, tiger, caiman). Thankfully, many of the favorite standards were still here (rhino; giraffe; elephant, jaguar, otters, and ant eater). Apologies to those whose names I may have deliberately left out :) Refreshments and dipping dots sold inside, along with decent bathrooms and water fountains. Kudos to the Tucson Zoo for having a midweek special -- and early morning starts for those "stuck" in Tucson year around. This was an absolute delight and worth taking 2 hours off from work!

    Adorable Otters cuddles
    Michelle L.

    Fantastic Zoo!! Highly recommend!!! Immaculately clean, each animal had spacious habitats filled with enrichment for that species. Beautiful trees and flora combined with music and wildlife gives an immersive atmosphere for visitors. At $12pp it's very affordable compared to the Sonora desert museum which cost $30pp and the animals there are poorly cared for. Every staff member was exceptional and I was thoroughly impressed and enjoyed my visit. I'm giving a shout out to Marje at the elephants who was lovely to speak with about the important work the zoo is doing with the animals. Also thanks to Kim at the Flamingo Grill for her help and patience with our large and complex orders.

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    Ask the Community - Reid Park Zoo

    How long does it take to enjoy this zoo we would be making a trip from phx ? Just not sure if it's a large or small zoo. Thanks :)

    We were there about 90 minutes and saw everything. Probably 2 hours with children or a stroller.

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    “Thankfully, many of the favorite standards were still here (rhino; giraffe; elephant, jaguar, otters, and ant eater).”

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    4.8(14 reviews)
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    Why does an Ostrich Farm in north Tucson have less than 20 reviews for being here over two…read moredecades??? So let's dive in! (pun intended, you'll see). Recommend: Yes. Absolutely delightful staff, friendly welcoming dog named 'Marly', gift shop and incredibly gentle animals in which all ages can enjoy! Rating overall: 5 Environment: 5 (harsh sun on some days but animals VERY well protected) Fun: 5 Priced: 3/4 Unique: 4/5 At the north west end of Tucson, you're gonna find an 'Ostrich Farm', that has Monster Truck rides, animals from various countries in Europe and England and even Cow-Mouthed (or cownose rays)! Crazy fun place! This attraction in Tucson has certainly changed over the many years, and honestly just gets better! In the oddest of locations, you're going to find a very unique petting-zoo of a handful of animals that you can feed everywhere from rabbits, to Lorikeets, to Tortoises, to European Fallow Deer, kissing goats, sweet donkeys and ducks, hens from Sussex England and yes, even cow-nose Stingrays. The sting rays are male overflows from the Odysea in Phx, have been debarbed and yes, you can also feed them. Overall, it was a pleasant surprise to us in seeing the diversity here. One thing many may now know is that this place even sells Ostrich eggs from Jan-June and cost $40.00 - per egg. Don't worry though, they are basically the mass value of a 'dozen eggs' so if you want to purchase one, know it'll feed several people but if you want to hard boil it, it'll take anywhere from 1.5 to 2 hours to complete the full cooking cycle, first. But, yes, you CAN get Ostrich eggs here to eat! A very fun, informative, well protected for all the animals and an enjoyable spot for in-town guests. Would highly recommend this place, it's far better than I previously imagined it to be!

    I've lived in Arizona my entire life, and have driven past this place more times than I can count…read more Finally after going to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Bisbee and every other wonderful place to see in Arizona the wife and I decided to check it out. We've always wondered if it was as good as the hype. The easy answer: Yes, yes it is! The weather was perfect on the day we went and I would certainly suggest going before it warms up during the summer as all their attractions are outside with the exception of the Stingrays. We had such a fun time, feeding the goats, rabbits and of course the ostriches. The entry fee wasn't bad, and the price of admission gets you tokens for animal food for the various critters here. Love the names painted on the tortoises too. All in all it's good clean family fun, for the youngsters and just the young at heart.

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    Old Tombstone Western Theme Park - A stagecoach making its rounds in the historic district of Tombstone.

    Old Tombstone Western Theme Park

    4.3(43 reviews)
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    Bring cash so you can tip the actors, because they are putting on a stellar show that will…read moreentertain you with stories of the Wild Wild West. The folks at Old Tombstone have got an outdoor theater, an offering of bus tours, and...a mini golf course? But nobody comes here to put, it's all about tales of 19th century America that feel almost satirical. It's a cool summer day, with Tombstone's elevation of 4500 feet leaving the town a solid 25 degrees cooler than Phoenix. I grab a beer from the little tavern, and take my seat on the bleachers of the outdoor amphitheater. Old country tune (Big Iron) is blaring from the loudspeakers, and I see the actors take the stage. They look familiar--they're the same dudes casually roaming the streets in costume! And right as the first scenes unfold, we learn those gaudy revolvers on their hips are actually real guns, and they're going to have fun shooting blanks all afternoon. Without spoiling the entire production, it's set in the time of the mining boom, when Tombstone was full of opportunities, where we learn it was full of bankers, lawyers, territorial wars against indigenous people, and "ladies of the night". This is REAL America where there are next to no rules, and making money by any means possible is the name of the game. But there are still good guys and bad guys, of course! The bad guys, who we, the audience will boo are the bankers, lawyers, and politicians. They don't literally appear in this production, but the antagonist is a robber, which in wild west epistemology serves the same function. The good guy, of course, is the cop...er...sheriff. He is a wildly incompetent drunkard who loafs around on the job and can barely shoot straight, let alone stay awake, but he's putting his life on the line to protect some property, so we're obliged to applaud. If only our actual discourse could be so straightforward. The show has plenty of action and one-liners, and everyone has a great time! Across the street, there's a bus tour with a different actor who will expand on some of the historical references made throughout the show. Like the rich history of Chinese immigrants, the most successful of whom a woman who made money getting men into mines and women into brothels. You will see the sites where people died, a glimpse of a gangster graveyard, and more. This place is really small but it's actually full of natural beauty and much better weather than the valley. We really should have made this our capital city. This is more than worth a day trip and it's such a treat to see a little history up close.

    Stepping into the Tombstone Western Theme Park feels like traveling back in time to the days of the…read moreOld West. The park does an excellent job of recreating the spirit of historic Tombstone with its authentic Western atmosphere, rustic buildings, and immersive entertainment. From the moment you arrive, you're surrounded by the sights and charm that made this legendary frontier town so iconic. The live performances are entertaining and full of energy, bringing classic cowboy culture and Old West storytelling to life. The actors are engaging, and the attention to detail throughout the park makes the experience enjoyable for both adults and children alike. Whether you're visiting Tombstone for the first time or returning to experience its rich history again, this theme park is a fun and memorable stop. It's a wonderful place to take photos, learn about the Wild West, and enjoy a family-friendly experience that captures the enduring legacy of Arizona's frontier days. A visit here is a great addition to any Tombstone itinerary.

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