Reid Park Zoo

Evolution · Apr 14, 2021

I'm thrilled to finally announce Reid Park Zoo!
"A Heavy Work In Progress!!!"
The Reid Park Zoo, founded in 1967, is a 24-acre city-owned and operated non-profit zoo located within Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona. The zoo features more than 500 animals. It was unofficially established in 1965 by Gene Reid, the parks and recreation director at the time.

Progress so far is the main entrance, gift shops, restaurant, and the main plaza.

More progress coming soon!

Criticism is welcomed!

SanRazo618 · Apr 14, 2021

I don't know if it's intended but I really like the concrete look of the zoo so far! It's like it was built out of a building that used to be there and is repurposed for a zoo. It also goes well for an older zoo like you mentioned but the aforementioned thought popped in my head first. A very cool idea so far! Can't wait to see the progress!

Evolution · Apr 15, 2021

This is a Reid Park Zoo starter map for those frequent local guests that know the zoo well and want to make a better version for me. You are welcome to alter this zoo in any way to make it a more realistic version of the zoo. I plan on continuing making my own version, but I've never been there so it's a huge challenge and undertaking for me. So...if you can make a better version of it and up to the challenge I would be totally grateful! Thank you!

Steam Workshop::Reid Park Zoo Starter Map

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Evolution · Apr 19, 2021

Some more love from Reid Park Zoo!!!

avietar · Apr 19, 2021

Beautiful

Keep up the good work!

Evolution · May 24, 2021

So...work has been commencing here at Reid Park Zoo with the African Wild Dog habitat finally finished. You can get real close and personal with the glass walls which enables you to be able to interact with them. You also get the luxery of having shade while you watch the magnifencent animal roam it's habitat with the new cave.

Next you get to literally be above the American Alligators as they swim underneath you. You also get a nice view of there habitat which they call home.
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You have come upon our last habitats that were just finished. More planting and lighting continues in the surrounding area.

The first animal in front of you that you come upon is the Aldabra Tortoise and Indian Peacock.

As you turn left we come upon the Common Ostrich and Plains Zebra habitat which has a nice overview of there entire habitat.

Lastly on the right side you get an overview of our magnifecent African Southern White Rhinos. We wanted to get them a big area that provides all there needs as if they were in the Africa Savannah.
As you leave the area there are more opportunities to view the Rhino's new home as you continue heading to our other habitats.

More work will commence on the other habitats on this side of the zoo and then move our way to the left side of the zoo.

We all can't wait to see you when the zoo is finished and finally open!

Owner of Reid Park Zoo...

FoxyDee · May 24, 2021

Looking great! I enjoy those desert zoos aestethics.

Evolution · Jun 28, 2021

Reid Park Zoo is Back in Business!!!

So before update 1.6 we were told to delete our mods in the ovl. folder and I did that, but didn't realise I was supposed to delete them in my zoo. That made my zoo crash after the update causing me to lose most of my work on Reid Park Zoo and losing some progress on my Phoenix Zoo.

Today I updated my flamingo pack to 1.6, re-added the staff sign mod, and for some reason it's working again. Didn't even need to re-add the White Rhino, American Alligator, and Nubian Goat mod. I'm so overjoyed right now!

Evolution · Jul 16, 2021

So with Reid Park Zoo being back in bussiness I have been working on the zoo the past 2 weeks and the zoo is slowly coming together. Just note that this zoo is based on Reid Park zoo, but won't be an exact replica. It's Reid Park zoo, but with my own flare to it to make it my own. I might go back to certain parts of the zoo someday and redo things more accuratley, but no promises/guarrantees.

Anyways...I've worked on the Meerkat and the Otter exhibits and must say I mostly love the way it turned out. It's definitely not accurate to the real zoos counterpart after looking on Google Earth, but I'm happy with it for now. Note: "These pics are not the final product!"

The next project I've been working on is the Expedition Tanzania bldg. that houses the African Elephants. It's slowly getting there and is definitely not finished, but would like to show you the progress thus far.

So...that's it for now. My next project is probably going to be the lion habitat.

Evolution · Jul 19, 2021

First off...Thank you everyone for the support!!!

The new gorgeous West African Lion habitat has now finished construction! The lions are now roaming and getting used to there new habitat. There are three different viewing points that guests can go see the lions as well as two feeding opportunites and demostrations for guests.

The Ringtailed Lemur habitat has finished construction as'well next door to the African Lions and the Lemurs already feel at home!

Eltanin Casciani · Jul 21, 2021

There's a Reid Park in my hometown, what a coincidence! It's just a normal park though, I'd much rather visit this one!

Evolution · Jul 25, 2021

There has been so much progress going on at Reid Park Zoo!!! Four habitats have been finished and another is still in progress!

The first habitat to finish was the Red Ruffed Lemur habitat. It's complete with a shade cave system, climbing structures, trees, and luxrious waterfalls. Anything a Lemur could dream of!!!

Second we come upon the Aldabra Tortoise habitat which they live next door to the Ruffed Lemurs.

Some work has now commenced to the left side of the zoo. The first habitat we come up to is the Andean Bear habitat, but is currently home to the Sun Bear temporarily. There habitat is complete with all the luxery life which the bears feel straight at home.

Last we come upon the last habitat which is the Giant Anteater habitat. They too are complete with a beautiful outdoor enclosure and cool indoor accomodations.

The fifth habitat that is still under construction will be shown in a later update when it's all finished.

See you all soon!!! Reid Park Staff...

Evolution · Aug 2, 2021

More work has commenced on the west side of the zoo with the completion of the Jaguar habitat and the Jaguar wandering there new home.

The Squirrel Monkey habitat was next to be completed. The Squirrel Monkeys seem to be really enjoing there new enclosure! You get the option of seeing our monkeys outside and inside at any given time.

The Jaguar Junction Cafe was last to be finished and is situated between the Tapirs and Squirrel Monkeys. You be able to enjoy fine Mexican and yummy drinks as you're immersed in the jungles of South America. Note:"Sign has been fixed!"

That is it for now...Reid Park Zoo.

Evolution · Aug 2, 2021

Reid Park Zoo is finally released on Steam Workshop!!! Come out and visit today!!!

Steam Workshop::Reid Park Zoo

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"Still a work in progress and some things may be subject to change!"

Evolution · Aug 9, 2021

Grizzly Bears are now on display at Reid Park Zoo!!!

The Grizzly Crossing exhibit includes a stream, a grassy area, indoor/air conditioned area, and a large pool.

Ronan and Finley were brought to the zoo from Montana in July, when they were 18 months old, after being deemed dangerous in a residential area for raiding chicken coops, breaking into barns for grain and eating from garbage cans, behaviors they learned from their mother.The bears were first relocated, but they returned to the area and resumed their behaviors, and their mother was eventually euthanized. Later, Montana wildlife officials notified the Tuscon zoo that the cubs were available, the zoo eagerly agreed to help rescue them.They had been through a lot; they were not in great shape, with one had foot injuries and bite marks. They really had a rough start to life.
So far in Tucson, the bears have worked with keepers to adjust to zoo life, which includes learning how to go through doors to get into their enclosure and getting used to new sights and sounds. They also had to get used to being real close to humans. We continue to work with them and are making huge progress!

Ronan getting a much needed back scratch!!!

An aerial view of the Grizzly Bear habitat...

New much needed bathrooms have been installed close to the new Grizzly Bear habitat.

That's it for now...Reid Park Zoo.

Evolution · Aug 16, 2021

Some Great news for Reid Park Zoo guests!!! ZOOFARI MARKET and Discover the Wild Gift Shop have been newly refurbished!!! Come check us out!
Here's a few shots of the refurbishment.

Inside the newly refurbished Discover the Wild Gift Shop.

That's it for now...Reid Park Zoo.

Francesca Falcini · Aug 17, 2021

Loving the Grizzly Bear habitat and the refurb!

Evolution · Aug 30, 2021

The Lee H. Brown Family Conservation Learning Center is nearing completion!
The Lion Tailed Macaque habitat is built into the bldg. and is able to have a ground and above viewing. They're indoor exhibits and education boards showing about conservation. 2nd floor has bathrooms, a small food court, and a nice view of the zoo where you can eat outside.