In this episode of Miles and Memories, we take you along on a heartwarming family adventure to Reid Park Zoo in sunny Tucson, Arizona—where the desert meets the wild.

From feeding giraffes to watching lions lounge in the morning sun, our kids experienced up-close animal encounters that sparked awe, curiosity, and lots of laughter. We dive into what made this zoo a perfect stop on our Southwest road trip and how it delivered more than just photo ops—it gave us unexpected moments of connection, joy, and reflection.

🎧 Whether you're planning a family trip, dreaming of your next road adventure, or just love hearing stories about real families exploring the world together—this episode brings it all:
✔️ Emotional moments that remind us why we travel
✔️ Practical tips for visiting Reid Park Zoo with kids
✔️ Our honest take on accessibility, layout, and value
✔️ How we planned it around our Tesla Model Y road trip
✔️ What we’d do differently next time
✔️ One animal encounter that left us speechless (and giggling!)

We also reflect on the deeper value of family travel—not just in the big moments, but the small in-between ones: snack breaks under shady trees, watching our daughter reach out to a giraffe for the first time, or seeing the world through our son’s eyes as he asked, “Why do lions nap so much?”

This episode captures it all in our signature Miles and Memories style—warm, real, and always centered on what matters most: being together.

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✍️ Read our Blog Article about this trip here: https://milesandmemoriesvlog.com/post/reid-park-zoo-family-adventure