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Tucson zoo mourns death of 6-week-old zebra

Tikiti Maji was born Christmas day and named in a public competition.

Zoo survey ends Tuesday night

Residents are asked to evaluate 8 options.

Elephant Birth on the Horizon at Reid Park Zoo

29-year-old Semba to give birth to her fourth calf in spring 2020.

Asian Lantern Festival Aims to Shine Light on Multiculturalism

The Reid Park Zoo is hosting the festival, which features some larger-than-life lanterns.

Elephant Dies at Reid Park Zoo

Officials say sudden death caused by fatal condition rarely seen in elephants.

Tuesday is Election Day in Pima County

Ballots include Tucson City Council races, property and sales taxes in various municipalities.

Proposal Would Raise Sales Tax to Fund Zoo

Props. 202 and 203 give the zoo money for infrastructure and a master plan.

Reid Park Zoo Closing Early This Week Due To Soaring Temperatures

The zoo wants to focus on caring for the animals throughout high-heat days, to resume normal hours Saturday.

Group Hopes to Get Zoo Tax in Front of Voters

Zoo officials are hoping a tax will finance infrastructure improvements.

Tucson Names Reid Park Zoo Baby Elephant 'Nandi'

Residents were given chance to vote in a public poll; means sweet or fun in Siswati language.

Pachyderms Pack Into Reid Park Zoo

New $9.7 million dollar elephant exhibit opens Wednesday

Tucson's Reid Park Zoo to Get Bigger

"Expedition Tanzania" will increase the number of elephants at the zoo and involve them in an entirely new education component.

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