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Tucson's Reid Park "Zoo Lights" a Must for the Kids!

At Tucson's Reid Park Zoo, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Thursday through Sunday evenings during December, the Zoo is open from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

It's called Zoo Lights! We went last weekend, and were delighted to see the Zoo dressed up for the holidays, with twinkling lights, jingle bells, hot cocoa, Santa and even light falling snow! Oh, and they had stage entertainment.

The Asian elephant is a show-off. She poses for the camera. Miss Elephant had her own Christmas tree (no ornaments) and she was just loving it...as a late night snack!

I snapped her picture just as she was tearing off a branch with her trunk, and she waved it at me before stuffing the whole thing in her mouth. You've got to have big chompers to chow down on a Christmas tree!

It sure didn't take her long to finish off the branch. The Zoo's website says that Miss Elephant eats 100 pounds of food every day.

If you're 12 years old, that's probably more than you weigh! It might be as much as you and your little brother weigh together! 100 pounds of food is a lot of food!

A crowd was gathering behind me, because Miss Elephant had stepped forward to pose for the camera.

People oohed and aahed as she looked right at the camera, leaned her head forward and shook out those huge ears. I think she smiled at me. It's hard to tell, because that long trunk gets in the way of her smile.

She waved her trunk back and forth, spread her ears wide, and said something in elephant language. It was a real low, rumbly sound.

Satisfied that she had everyone's attention, (but with a little food hanging out of her mouth,) Miss Elephant waited for us to take her picture. We did, and off she went.

If you go, admission is free if you bring a new toy for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Otherwise, the cost is $4.00 per adult, $3.00 for adult members, and $2.00 for children ages 2 to 14.

Click HERE to link to the Reid Park Zoo Website. They have maps, directions, and lots of fun stuff!

It's fun even if you don't live in Tucson.
At least now you know someone who does!
That's me!

Mike In Tucson

Posted by Mike Jones on 12/13/2007 06:07 AM

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20 Comments on Tucson's Reid Park "Zoo Lights" a Must for the Kids!

DEC

2007

Mike Great pics! This time of year is great for kids.. and some big kids as well.:-)

Hi Mike, great pictures! Looks like you had tons of fun!

Matt,

More for the big kid here! Thanks for stopping by to comment.

Linda,

You bet I did! Good to see you again.

Mike in Tucson

Mike, What a Fun event. Thanks for sharing it.

Mike, I love the zoo lights. We have them here in Denver, but we are usually drinking hot chocolate and bundled up to keep out the cold. It is a great time for my whole family. It's also great to see the animals in a different light.

We do more indoor viewing this time of the year but what a nice venue for the holidays. Thanks for sharing.

Mike - great post! Looks like the kids will be having a great time!!!

Barbara Jo,

Thanks for commenting. I just joined the group Things to Do/Places to Visit , and this is my first non-real estate post for Localism, per the guidelines. I'd love to see some outside comment, but none so far...

Terry,

We have grandkids in Michigan (Romeo) and understand why you're indoors more during this time of year. LOL!

Jennifer,

We'd love to see Denver Zoo's version; that may happen one of these years. We're about to have a new grand-daughter in Colorado Springs!

Dan,

It's good to see you. What do y'all do down in Florida this time of year. I'll look for your post when you join the group Things to Do/Places to Visit !

Mike in Tucson

Mike - I love that they decorated the "Zoo Lights" for the holidays! Looks like everyone had a great time. Thanks Mike for the heads up on the new Things to Do/Places to Visit group!

Mike...another un-solicited hint. If you are starting to do more Localisim and want to know if anyone is reading it (they won't necessarily comment)

Add a Stat Counter...one of the categories on it is keywords and keyword activity that shows you all of the google and yahoo hits(outside people and where they came from and what attracted them)....it's fun!

If you click on mine(under my pic) there may be a link or do a search cause I got the info on it on here!

Howdy Mike

You tuck some very good photos at the Zoo mike. Thank you for writing about and sharing the Zoo with us.

Wishing you and your's a grand Holiday Season!!

Have a good one

Dale

Dale,

Thanks for the compliment. I sure appreciate your comments. They keep me energized, like the pink bunny. LOL

Joan,

I'll check that out. I'm nearly illiterate when it comes to most of this stuff. See you soon.

Candy,

You're welcome! It was just cold enough to make it fun, without being too cold.

Mike in Tucson

Hi Mike ~ isn't it good luck when an elephant's trunk is up? I think she's sending good luck your way! Great pics.

DEC

2007

Howdy Mike

I have to ask ya how are you doing the cool coments your doing back to every one?

Have a good one

Dale

DEC

2007

Awww. That elephant is so sweet! And the Christmas tree is beautiful! I think I'll feature this in the Things to Do/Places to Visit group. Sorry I'm a little slow. It's a small group, but it suddenly tripled in membership! Thanks! =D

Lisa H,

Thanks for the feature! It's a great group.

Dale,

I went to your blog to comment. It's the right-justification icon, 7th from the left in the icons above the Comment.

Lisa R,

It is good luck for the trunk to be raised!

Mike in Tucson

DEC

2007

Hi Mike,

I enjoyed reading this-great shots too. I really love zoos. And what's not to love about elephants? I guess I've never been to one all decked out for Christmas. Sounds like a lot of fun. I hope I get to Arizona one day.