Reid Park Zoo Reid Park Zoo News 2025

2 Pieces of Early 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On February 14th, the zoo announced they acquired (2.0) common squirrel monkeys named Mango and Mateo which are on exhibit.

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New Squirrel Monkeys Are Swinging Into Reid Park Zoo – Reid Park Zoo

On April 4th, the zoo announced they started a 3-Phase renovation project to the generic giraffe exhibit, with Phase 1 already completed. The zoo also announced they will renovate the elephant barn to add an overhang, and add new browsing areas/climbing structures to the ring-tailed lemur/blue duiker exhibit in the near future.

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On June 2nd, the zoo announced they installed a new shade structure in the Chilean flamingo exhibit.

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On June 14th, the zoo announced their (0.1) lion-tailed macaque named Beanie passed away at age 37. Reid Park no longer holds the species, as their other (1.0) lion-tailed macaque named Hadji passed away in late 2024 in its mid-30s.

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* Not 2025 News, but in December 2024, the zoo announced they acquired 2 axolotls, a crested gecko, a Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko, and a White's tree frog (which are all on display in the Conservation Learning Center), as well as (1.1) blue-grey tanagers and a (1.0) roseate spoonbill (which are on display in the South American aviary). Also in December 2024, the zoo announced that a (1.0) southern tamandua named Iguaçu/Iggy was born in late September.
 
Birth of 1 female Grévy's Zebra on July 8th.
Reid Park Zoo on Instagram: "Reid Park Zoo is welcoming a notable new addition. Anna, one of the Zoo’s female Grevy’s zebras, gave birth to a female foal at approximately 1:20 a.m. on July 8, 2025, sired by the Zoo’s male zebra, Ben. The yet-to-be named foal was standing up and walking shortly after birth. She is healthy, nursing well, and bonding with her very attentive and nurturing mom. The young female is already showing off her feisty personality by chasing the wild ducks in the habitat, playing in the sprinklers and zooming around while mom tries to keep up with all the foal's energy. Grevy’s zebras are highly endangered with the current wild population estimated to be less than 3,000 individuals. Reid Park Zoo participates in the Grevy’s Zebra Species Survival Plan, a cooperative effort among zoos to maintain a healthy and genetically diverse population with the goal of helping to sustain this vanishing species. “We are overjoyed with the arrival of this precious and significant new addition for this most endangered of all zebra species” said Adam Ramsey, the Zoo’s Director of Animal Care. “I’m proud of our veterinary and animal care teams who have worked tirelessly to provide Anna with the exceptional care necessary for a healthy delivery and to give this new little one the foundation she needs to thrive. I am also appreciative of the hard work our professional maintenance team has done in preparing for this birth, making modifications behind the scenes and to the habitat. This is a significant and welcome birth for the species — important in helping prevent Grevy’s zebra from becoming extinct.” Zebra foals are delicate newborns, and staff are monitoring Anna and her baby closely due to the high infant mortality rate with this species, both in the wild and in human care. In addition to the close monitoring, the care team will continue with resilience training for the new foal and the rest of the herd. Resilience training is a program that fosters comfort with changing environments so that unexpected changes aren’t as alarming to zebras, which, like many hoofstock, tend to be easily startled. (continued in comments)"
 
22 month-old generic giraffe Moyo will soon be leaving Reid Park Zoo to join another zoo family.
Reid Park Zoo on Instagram: "Reid Park Zoo is both excited and sad to share that Moyo, an endangered reticulated giraffe born here at the Zoo in January 2024, will soon be leaving to join another zoo family. This move is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan recommendation to ensure long-term sustainability of giraffes. “While it is hard to say goodbye, we are happy for Moyo as he continues to be an ambassador for his species, inspiring guests to care about and join in protecting giraffes for future generations,” said Adam Ramsey, Reid Park Zoo Director of Animal Care. “He has been a favorite with Zoo guests as he has grown from a wobbly little calf into a strong, young giraffe. We know he will have a bright future and continue to thrive in his new home.” Moyo, whose name means “heart” in Swahili, was born on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2024 and affectionately named after the small heart-shaped markings on his neck. He is the first offspring of parents Penny and Jasiri at the Reid Park Zoo and is the first giraffe to be born at the Zoo in over 20 years. In the wild, male giraffes depart from their mothers by 18 months of age. The Zoo invites the community to come and wish Moyo well before he leaves. The Zoo is open every day from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m."
 
1.0 generic giraffe Moyo (Mo) has moved to the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park which will open in 2027.
Saint Louis Zoo on Instagram: "Things are looking up at WildCare Park! Meet Mo and Daniel, the first-ever giraffes to make a home at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park — our new safari park and conservation center opening in 2027! These young, reticulated giraffes made the trip this month from Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in California and are settling in well to WildCare Park's new giraffe barn. In the months ahead, they’ll be joined by more giraffe friends and will start to explore the park's 101-acre Savanna Safari pasture. Guests will be able to see many as 10 to15 giraffes roaming alongside zebra, antelope and other species on guided safari tours when the park opens in 2027. We can't wait for you to see it!"
 
Other Mid-2025 / Piece of October 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On May 11th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1f) meerkat to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in Nebraska.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

On July 11th, the zoo announced they would transfer (0.2f) southern bald ibises to another unspecified facility in autumn.

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Haliaeetus said:
Birth of 1 female Grévy's Zebra on July 8th.
Reid Park Zoo on Instagram: "Reid Park Zoo is welcoming a notable new addition. Anna, one of the Zoo’s female Grevy’s zebras, gave birth to a female foal at approximately 1:20 a.m. on July 8, 2025, sired by the Zoo’s male zebra, Ben. The yet-to-be named foal was standing up and walking shortly after birth. She is healthy, nursing well, and bonding with her very attentive and nurturing mom. The young female is already showing off her feisty personality by chasing the wild ducks in the habitat, playing in the sprinklers and zooming around while mom tries to keep up with all the foal's energy. Grevy’s zebras are highly endangered with the current wild population estimated to be less than 3,000 individuals. Reid Park Zoo participates in the Grevy’s Zebra Species Survival Plan, a cooperative effort among zoos to maintain a healthy and genetically diverse population with the goal of helping to sustain this vanishing species. “We are overjoyed with the arrival of this precious and significant new addition for this most endangered of all zebra species” said Adam Ramsey, the Zoo’s Director of Animal Care. “I’m proud of our veterinary and animal care teams who have worked tirelessly to provide Anna with the exceptional care necessary for a healthy delivery and to give this new little one the foundation she needs to thrive. I am also appreciative of the hard work our professional maintenance team has done in preparing for this birth, making modifications behind the scenes and to the habitat. This is a significant and welcome birth for the species — important in helping prevent Grevy’s zebra from becoming extinct.” Zebra foals are delicate newborns, and staff are monitoring Anna and her baby closely due to the high infant mortality rate with this species, both in the wild and in human care. In addition to the close monitoring, the care team will continue with resilience training for the new foal and the rest of the herd. Resilience training is a program that fosters comfort with changing environments so that unexpected changes aren’t as alarming to zebras, which, like many hoofstock, tend to be easily startled. (continued in comments)"
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On August 7th, the zoo announced they named the zebra Tambi (Swahili for noodle).

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On August 18th, the zoo announced they created a new shallow upper pool inside the giant anteater exhibit.

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On October 16th, the zoo announced they built new wooden catwalk structures inside the jaguar exhibit.

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On November 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a (1m.0) common squirrel monkey named Hudson from Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas, which is now on display in the South American loop.

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Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Squirrel Monkey “Hudson” – Reid Park Zoo
 
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