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CAC Science Club at Reid Park Zoo. Nina Crowder | CBN
Mike, Mike, Mike, guess what day it is? Hump Day!
CAC students feeding the Giraffes. Nina Crowder | CBN
Copper Area News
It could not have been a more pleasant day to visit the Reid Park Zoo for the Central Arizona College (CAC) Science Club and Biology group who enjoyed the temperatures in the 70’s and the beautiful blue, sunny skies and all the Reid Park Zoo animals. Just a short drive into Tucson awaits some amazing animals and good times for anyone!
The Science Club of CAC took advantage for some quality time to get together and enjoy one last outing before the semester ends. Luise King, who was voted Faculty Member of the year at the Aravaipa campus, planned the event for the students.
The Reid Park Zoo provides educational and informative information about the many different animals, the environment in which they come from and what it is like for them residing in the zoo. The zoo is a wonderful way to spark the student’s interest in wildlife, conservation and science. It is a true learning experience.
The Reid Park Zoo has many events for everyone to participate in. Some of the events include Family Safari Overnight, Grizzly Bear Picnic, Brew at the Zoo, Little Critters Workshop, Summer Camp, Photo Safari, Young Explorers and many others. When the CAC students attended the zoo some of them participated in the Feed the Giraffe event and Camel Rides. The zoo has something for everyone.
The mission of Reid Park Zoo is to encourage commitment to the conservation of biological diversity and to provide educational and fun experiences for visitors of all ages. The zoo was founded in 1965 with a collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm animals, squirrels and monkeys. The zoo has expanded to a 24 acres and hosts annually over 600,000 visitors.
If you are looking for a close getaway this summer that the children will truly enjoy, head to the zoo. The Reid Park Zoo is located in central Tucson off Randolph Way, just north of 22nd Street. Randolph Way is the first street west of Alvernon. Get out and enjoy the amazing animals!
Nina Crowder is a resident of Mammoth. She volunteers in several local organizations. She covers events throughout the Copper Corridor and Superior Town and School governance.
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