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Save the Heart of Reid Park members propose new zoo expansion option
REID PARK EXPANSION G MINOR By Mikala Novitsky | May 3, 2021 at 8:44 PM MST - Updated May 3 at 8:44 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Just 24 hours before Mayor Regina Romero and the Tucson City Council discuss the options for the Reid Park Zoo expansion, members of Save the Heart of Reid Park are recommending a new option. Members say the plan could be a win-win for everyone, but officials arenât so sure.
âThis concept will be part of that discussion. I believe it will get a hearing. Of course, until they vote we donât know how it will go, but we are optimistic. Weâre just optimistic that this concept will be well received because it does solve a lot of problems.â Bob Vint, a member of Save the Heart of Reid Park has no doubt the new option will be heard during tomorrowâs council study session, despite coming into play so late.
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Reid Park Zoo expansion concepts to go before Tucson City Council
Reid Park Zoo expansion concepts set to go before Tucson City Council By KOLD News 13 Staff | April 22, 2021 at 11:19 PM MST - Updated April 22 at 11:20 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) -On Friday, April 23, the 45-day pause of the Reid Park Zoo expansion project will expire. However, work won’t resume until the Tucson City Council takes a vote on how to proceed.
In the most highly participated city survey to date, more than 14,000 respondents weighed in.
Eight options; lettered A-H, ranged from “no expansion” to a $100-million “relocation of the entire zoo.”
Battle over Barnum Hill, Reid Park duck pond to be discussed by Mayor and Council Tuesday
Reid Park Barnum Hill Debate By Karly Tinsley | March 8, 2021 at 10:32 PM MST - Updated March 8 at 11:00 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Tucson City Council will set aside time in their study session Tuesday to discuss the controversy surrounding the Reid Park Zoo expansion.
This comes after Mayor Regina Romero called for the project to be paused on March 3rd, 2021.
Since then, the Reid Park Zoological Society (RPZS) and Save the Heart of Reid Park have come forward with examples and evidence to back up their sides of the story.