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Reid Park Zoo

1030 South Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716
520 881 4753
Ranked #21 of 145 attractions in Tucson
4.0 of 5 stars 122 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Description: A small, but popular, zoo.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Gilbert, Arizona
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

This place was great if you're looking to kill a couple hours in Tucson. It's not very big so you can get closer to the animals, and I think it was only like $7 to get in. They were feeding the monkeys when we got there and it was super cute. More

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Love the new elephant exhibit. Had a company gathering there and it was a blast. More

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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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They ruined our Mother's Mother's Day & we were quite upset since it was so late in the day. It was absolutely horrible. Called & asked if we needed reservations & were told no. We get there & could not get in because we didn't have reservations. Plus, they ran out of food, only for 100 people & had reservations... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Despite all the recent news of the animal deaths, the zoo is well maintained and nice size. Some zoos are so huge, you can't see the entire place and some are ridiculously small. This one was great size and the kids weren't so exhausted that we had to carry anyone out! More

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Wisconsin
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

This is a nice park for everyone. There is nice water play area that the kids loved. Nice new Elephant area. The bad thing is that the air force jets are loud above the zoo. More

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See 2 more reviews by medtravel for Tucson
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Small nice zoo, not your L.A. or San Deigo Zoo's but nice and as always fun for the little ones More

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Tucson
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

A zoo you can cover in under two hours. Great for kids. Every animal you'd expect to find, and even 5 new elephants! Plenty of shade, but best to visit early in the a.m. In summer months. More

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Tucson AZ
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Tucson has a small but lovely zoo. A delightful way to spend a few hours (go early...remember it is hot here!) We especially loved the new elephant area, and the giraffes It is very easy to see the entire zoo in 3 hours. Downside- The train (does not actually run on a track) is definitely for little ones, costs $2... More

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Arizona
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

This is the perfect zoo for kids and grandparent as there is plenty to see but not too big. We are neither and still enjoyed it especially feeding the giraffe from our hands. More

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See 6 more reviews by UKVISIT for Tucson
Tucson, Arizona, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

A great way to see all of the animals and get an education with the family. More

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