Photos: Tucson's zoo reopened to the public today
After a five-month closure, Reid Park Zoo reopened to the public on Friday morning. Here's a peek at the zoo, including several photos of Tucson's baby elephant Mapenzi.
Tickets to the zoo must be reserved in advance, face masks are required and water fountains are closedΒ β so make sure to bring your own water.Β Read more about changes and getting tickets here.
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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Mapenzi, the four-month-old elephant calf, drinks water at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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Mapenzi, the four-month-old elephant calf, gnaws on plants at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct,, on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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Mapenzi (left), the four-month-old elephant calf, and her sister Nandi inside their enclosure at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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Mapenzi, the four-month-old elephant calf, runs with the rest of her herd at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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Mapenzi, the four-month-old elephant calf, runs through her enclosure at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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Mapenzi, the four-month-old elephant calf, walks through her enclosure at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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Mapenzi picks up and chews on plants in her enclosure at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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A giraffe in its enclosure at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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A group of meerkats peek out of a door in their enclosure at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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An otter enjoys the water in its enclosure at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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Bella, the jaguar, rests in the shade at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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A squirrel monkey atop a branch at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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Zoo Personality Jed Dodds gives a digital tour of an exhibit to members at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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A gibbon looks out from its enclosure at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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A meerkat looks around from atop a pile of dirt at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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Fireball, a rhino, stands in a pile of mud at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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A zebra grazes at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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A COVID-19 precaution sign at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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One of many COVID-19 precaution signs at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.Β
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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Construction workers watch a peacock scurry away from the new entrance, which is currently being updated, at Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.
Reid Park Zoo reopens
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A banner welcoming back guests at the new, temporary entrance of Reid Park Zoo located at 3400 E. Zoo Ct., on Aug. 25, 2020.
