Do you have an artistic eye for photographing animals and landscapes? If yes, showcase your talents by entering your favorite Zoo photos in the Oklahoma Zoological Society’s "Capture the Wild Photo Contest" from July 1–31. Photos will be categorized and judged in both youth and adult divisions. Winning photos from this year’s contest will comprise the annual ZOOfriends’ calendar. The full-color calendar is one of the benefits of a ZOOfriends’ membership. Participation is free. To learn more, call (405) 425-0218 or visit www.zoofriends.org to find contest rules and submission guidelines.

In recognition of Oklahoma City citizens passing a 1/8-of-a-cent dedicated sales tax to the Zoo in 1990, admission to the Zoo is free for guests of all ages on Tuesday, July 10. Zoo hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m

Don’t strike out on your chance to be a champion for conservation. Save the date for the Oklahoma City Zoo’s annual conservation fundraiser, Bowling for Rhinos, on Saturday, July 28, 2018, and help save wild rhinoceros populations. The OKC Zoo's chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers is proud to host the 24^th annual Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) event on July 28, from 6-9 p.m. at Oklahoma City’s Heritage Lanes (NW 122nd and N. Pennsylvania). Registration begins at 5 p.m. BFR is a community tradition and family friendly fundraiser supporting rhino and habitat conservation. Total proceeds from the event benefit rhino conservation in Asia and Africa. Individual tickets include shoe rental, three games of bowling, food, a T-shirt and exciting door prize opportunities. Teams are also welcome to participate. Spectator tickets will include a T-shirt and door prize opportunities only. The Zoo will share sign-up instructions and event details on Facebook and okczoo.org.

Do you have an artistic eye for photographing animals and landscapes? If yes, showcase your talents by entering your favorite Zoo photos in the Oklahoma Zoological Society’s "Capture the Wild Photo Contest" through July 31. Photos will be categorized and judged in both youth and adult divisions.  Winning photos from this year’s contest will comprise the annual ZOOfriends’ calendar. The full-color calendar is one of the benefits of a ZOOfriends’ membership. Participation is free. To learn more, call (405) 425-0218 or visit www.zoofriends.org to find contest rules and submission guidelines.