Reid Park Zoo
4.6(11,128)4.6 out of 5 stars, 11128 reviews Tucson, AZ
About Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo offers an engaging and affordable family experience with active animals, interactive feeding opportunities, and a commitment to accessibility, making it a great choice for parents looking for educational and fun activities for their children.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a fun day outEducational trips for childrenParents seeking affordable entertainment optionsToddlers to teens, with activities suitable for all agesInteractive experiences like feeding giraffes appeal to younger children
Why families love it
- Feeding giraffes for $4 per person
- Wide range of animals available for viewing
- Active and well-cared-for animals
- Behind-the-scenes tours with knowledgeable staff
- Affordable ticket prices
- Accessibility for disabled visitors
Insider tips
- Book animal encounters well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Consider purchasing mobile tickets to bypass long lines
- Arrive early to secure closer parking
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours when lines are long
- Trying to book animal encounters last minute
- High cost of scooter rentals for disabled visitors
- Long lines for entry and sold-out animal encounters
- Some animals difficult to see in enclosures
- Crowds
- Can get busy shortly after opening time, especially on weekends and holidays
- Value
- General admission is very affordable, with tickets priced lower than many alternatives. Feeding experiences are an additional $4 each. Be aware of hidden costs like $50 for scooter rentals.
- Food
- Food options available but not specifically reviewed; smells inviting
- Accessibility
- Handicapped accessible parking available
- Safety
- Well-maintained facilities with safety measures for children
What parents say
"Very cute zoo! I hadn’t been since I was a kid so I didn’t remember much about it. It was exciting to come back and bring my own kids. They had so much fun that we bought a membership (even though we live in Phoenix). I couldn’t believe how reasonably priced it was for our entire family. The animals in the zoo were very active and my kids loved feeding the giraffes. It was only $4 each person, which wasn’t bad for the experience."
2 weeks ago
"This zoo definitely has a lot going on, seems they are consistently updating the venue and looking to add new exhibits. The animals seem happy and well cared for. My family thoroughly enjoyed our outing to the zoo. The staff are friendly and relatively well informed over all. I did not try the food, however it did smell quite inviting. Almost all areas are well maintained and available to the disabled with limited issues, absolutely a high praise as many places overlook the need for wider spaces. Parking can be an issue but over all in an area with this much traffic, they seem to do well with"
2 months ago
"This is a nice little zoo. The ticket price was very inexpensive if you are looking for something to do for a few hours. There was a wide range of animals available for viewing. We did try to book their animal encounters a few weeks before our trip and they were sold out. If you are interested in feeding or touching giraffes or capybaras then you need to book well in advance. The line to get in was quite long but it appears you can buy mobile tickets and bypass the wait. I was there shortly after opening time and had to park far away. There were also plenty of shaded areas to take a bre"
a week ago
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