Zoo hauls in water after break in line, but animals are safe

Tucson Parks and Recreation workers, from left, Mike Montoya and Ezequiel Gonzales dig up the broken line. Workers identified a crack, and zoo officials expected to see water flowing again as early as this morning.

Zoo hauls in water after break in line, but animals are safe

Zookeeper Stacey Belhumeur transports a large container of water into the zoo. Most of the animals have pools in their exhibits, but some required refills for their drinkers.

Zoo hauls in water after break in line, but animals are safe

Visitors to the Tucson zoo could face long lines looking for a sip of water or access to the lone functioning bathrooms for the next couple of days after a waterline broke Monday.

No running water today at Tucson's zoo

Tucson zoo officials are coping with a water line break that has left the facility without running water.

Ride your bike to the zoo, get free admission

The Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S. Randolph Way, is hosting "Party for the Planet," from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow.

Pacino the otter dies at Tucson's Reid Park Zoo

Pacino, a male African spot-necked otter, died Sunday at Tucson's Reid Park Zoo, according to the zoo’s Facebook page.

Free day at the zoo for senior citizens

Seniors, ages 62 and over get free admission into the Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S. Randolph Way, on Thursday.

Mandrill born at zoo in '91 has died Mandrill born at zoo in '91 dies

CJ was one of two mandrills - a species native to West Africa - at the Reid Park Zoo.

Mandrill born at zoo in '91 has died

A male mandrill named DJ who was born at the Reid Park Zoo in 1991 has died.

DJ, Reid Park Zoo’s mandrill, dies

A male mandrill named DJ that was born at the Reid Park Zoo in 1991 has died.

Zoo's polar bear died of heart ailment

Snow, a 17-year-old polar bear photographed above in June, came to the Reid Park Zoo in February with dermatitis. She died Sept. 3.

Zoo's polar bear died of heart ailment

Snow, the 17-year-old polar bear who died Labor Day at the Reid Park Zoo, suffered from an undiagnosed heart ailment, a zoo official announced last week at the same time she announced the zoo doesn't plan to replace the Arctic animal.

Fitz Blog:The Offical Obit for Snow the Poar Bear

Snow, a 17-year-old polar bear who arrived at the Reid Park Zoo in February, died Monday.

17-year-old polar bear dies at Reid Park Zoo

Snow, the 17-year-old polar bear who came to the Reid Park Zoo in February, died Monday. Snow suffered from rickets, which caused broken bones during her life, and a skin condition, which had been responding well to Tucson's climate and sunshine.

17-year-old polar bear dies at Reid Park Zoo

Snow, a 17-year-old polar bear who arrived at the Reid Park Zoo in February, died Monday.

Snow, Tucson zoo's polar bear, found dead

Snow, Reid Park Zoo’s 17-year-old polar bear, has died.

Zoo celebrates International Year of the Bat

Many parents and children take advantage of all the activities relating to bats.

Zoo celebrates International Year of the Bat

A bat skeleton encased in a plastic block is on exhibit at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum table during the Going Batty for Bats special event at the Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S. Randolph Way. Going Batty for Bats, held Saturday, celebrated the International Year of the Bat and featured informati…

Zoo celebrates International Year of the Bat

Ryleigh Barnes, 5, receives a bat mask from Tohono Chul Park docent Cindy Jakobs. Kids were able to decorate their masks at the craft table. Jo Falls is at right.

Zoo celebrates International Year of the Bat

Logan Mertes, 6, gets his photograph taken with Jorge Sanchez, who was greeting visitors in his giant bat costume. Although the bat event at the zoo is over, you can still see real, live bats emerge every evening from under the bridges at the River/Campbell and Broadway/Pantano washes at 428…