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Discover the Wonders of Pathway to Asia at Reid Park Zoo

Tatum Crawford, Editor

May 9, 2024

Reid Park Zoo, nestled in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, is set to display its newest attraction in 2026: Pathway to Asia. This exciting addition to the zoo promises to envelop visitors to the diverse continent of Asia, offering an immersive experience with some of the region’s most threatened animals. One of the focus points of Pathway to Asia is the Kaiser Family Lotus Pavilion, a beautiful structure serving as both an architectural marvel and an event space for private weddings, corporate gatherings, and other special events.

Visitors will be able to encounter a wide display of Asian wildlife in fascinating and naturalistic habitats. Among the highlights, we will welcome back a new and improved tiger exhibit. It’s designed to give these big cats ample room to roam and is set atop a lush hill. It will also include a bubbling waterfall, a flowing stream, and a pool where visitors can observe the tigers up close, thanks to a dynamic underwater viewing experience.

Another exciting addition is Wings of Wonder, an aviary where visitors can encounter friendly bird activity. Pathways lead visitors through the aviary, providing an up-close look at some beautiful birds featured. For those who are looking for an even more engaging experience, they are also offering bird feeding.

A visit to the Pathway of Asia wouldn’t be complete without seeing the largest lizard on earth – the Komodo dragon. Visitors can come face to face with this large reptile, which will be a part of the Robert Hamilton Tropical Discovery Center. It will also be home to other reptiles like snakes, amphibians, turtles, and lizards.

Pathway to Asia will have three more endangered species, including a joint habitat for muntjac deer and red pandas, featuring a lush landscape, both indoor and outdoor. Visitors will also be able to view a species of ape, the lar gibbon, which visitors can see across its habitat which includes many poles and ropes for enrichment. Additionally, guests can see an Asian small-clawed otter in their new enclosure, which provides both shallow and deep pools with underwater viewing areas.

Pathway to Asia promises to be a captivating and educational experience for guests of all ages. From seeing the majestic tigers to the playful otters, the diverse display of animals will transport visitors to the enchanting world of Asia, while the Kaiser Family Lotus Pavilion provides the perfect setting for memorable celebrations and events.

About the Contributor

Tatum Crawford, Editor

Senior, Tatum Crawford, joined The Paper Cut last year to grow her interpersonal and writing skills. Tatum enjoys traveling and sightseeing, especially with her mom, who she is very close to as it was just her and her mom for 12 years. Her ideal places to visit are Milan and Florence, where she found an appreciation for the food and art. She enjoys art museums, her favorite ones being the Louvre and the Uffizi Gallery. Tatum plays many games, especially Animal Crossing and Legend Of Zelda. She adores taking pictures; she has over 30,000 photos on her phone - most of them being travel and cat photos. Family is also super important to Tatum. She loves visiting her family in Mississippi and spending time with them. She has family scattered all around the world, including eighteen siblings. She's only met about four so far but would be interested in meeting the rest. Out of all of them, she is the youngest, as they are in their late twenties. When she graduates, Tatum wants to move to Seattle with her older sister to attend her dream college - the University of Washington. Her other option is NAU. Regardless of where she goes, she wants to study medicine.