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November 30, 2021
OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS, DINO SAFARI free with Zoo admission in December, Winter Hours, Education Programs, School’s Out Day Camps and Holiday Gift Ideas!
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November 17, 2021
Effective December 7, the Zoo will be closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the day until February 9, 2022. Plus, admission to DINO SAFARI is free in December.
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November 03, 2021
Bright lights, big happenings this November with OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS, Military Appreciation Month, community food drive, education programs and more!
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October 28, 2021
New, state-of-the-art Predator Pass habitat highlights two iconic African predator species.
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October 15, 2021
Holiday lights return to the OKC Zoo in a wild way! Discover elaborate light sculptures, animated displays, visits from Santa, memorable activities and more.
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October 13, 2021
Stonecloud Brewing Company and Lively Beerworks’ “Lions, Tigers & Beers” launches at the OKC Zoo
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October 07, 2021
Enjoy gourds of fun and watch as Zoo animals go wild for pumpkin treats!
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October 05, 2021
Giving you PUMPKIN to talk about with the Zoo’s October events, featuring Haunt the Zoo and more!
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September 23, 2021
School grant program aims to increase pollinator habitat and teach children how to conserve monarchs.
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September 20, 2021
Answer the call, take action for gorilla conservation this World Gorilla Day, Friday, September 24 at the Zoo.
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September 20, 2021
Funding to provide operational support for the Zoo’s Patricia & Byron J. Gambulos ZooZeum , the only zoo history museum in the nation.
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September 16, 2021
Worth the wait! Zoo’s giraffe, Julu, delivers her first calf, second giraffe birth this summer.
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September 13, 2021
Come to the celebration dressed in red to show your support and earn your Red Panda Ranger badge.
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August 27, 2021
Tickets on sale for fall favorites – ZOObrew, Haunt the Zoo, Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up plus, Curbside Chronicle Free Zoo Ticket Offer, Animal Awareness Days and more!
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August 12, 2021
Daytime fun with animal awareness activities at the Zoo presented by Bob Moore Subaru, evening fundraiser at Chicken N Pickle all in support of Asian elephant conservation.
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August 12, 2021
OKC Zoo offering voucher for free general admission to people who get vaccinated.
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August 10, 2021
Tickets go on sale Friday, August 13 for ZOObrew, Oklahoma’s largest outdoor beer festival, featuring over 60 breweries.
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August 04, 2021
Oklahoma’s talented students inspire change to support recycling, conservation through artistic expression.
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August 03, 2021
Celebrate the Zoo’s small cat family, enjoy educational activities and Facebook live videos.
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July 28, 2021
Month-long happenings invite fans to support Asian elephant conservation with #ThumbsUpTrunksUp digital media campaign, World Elephant Day activities, unique local fundraisers.
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July 27, 2021
Endless fun awaits with free weekday afternoons, family-friendly events, conservation fundraisers, ZOOfriends’ annual photo contest, Asian Elephant Awareness Month, animal days and more!
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July 21, 2021
Zoo welcomes pair of African bat-eared foxes to its animal family.
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July 13, 2021
Celebrate some of the Zoo’s most diverse creatures, enjoy educational activities, Facebook live videos plus, the Zoo’s anaconda will receive its annual wellness exam.
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June 29, 2021
Team up with the OKC Zoo in July for this global challenge, help reduce single-use plastics.
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June 24, 2021
OKC Zoo invites fans to enjoy family-friendly events, exciting programs, contests, animal awareness and enrichment days plus, much more.
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June 22, 2021
Births of Eastern massasauga rattlesnake snakelets and black tree monitor hatchlings contribute to the conservation of these rare reptiles.
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June 21, 2021
Read for Adventure, promotes reading, family togetherness and monarch conservation while providing a wild offer – complimentary Zoo admission!
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June 19, 2021
OKC ZOO CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH WITH FREE GENERAL ADMISSION ON MONDAY, JUNE 21
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June 11, 2021
Stand tall for giraffe conservation, enjoy family-friendly activities, Facebook Live videos, photo opportunities and more.
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June 04, 2021
OKC Zoo’s giraffe matriarch, Ellie, welcomes a male calf, her sixth offspring to be born at the Zoo.
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June 03, 2021
The Oklahoma Zoological Society (OZS) is pleased to announce the hiring of Mandy Heaps as Executive Director.
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May 28, 2021
Summer up with the new Breakfast with the Animals presented by Nutella® series, DINO SAFARI, Sip & Stroll 21+ events, World Giraffe Day, early Zoo hours, education camps, lion/painted dog cam and more!
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May 26, 2021
Live look at Lion Overlook offers virtual safari, opportunity to view two iconic African species.
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May 20, 2021
Let’s come together for turtles! Sunday, May 23, is World Turtle Day, enjoy educational activities, animal enrichment, Facebook live videos and more.
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May 06, 2021
Be inspired to learn about, help conserve North America’s feathered travelers through family-friendly activities, education biofacts and more.
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April 28, 2021
Make way for a wild May with OKC Culture Boxes, DINO SAFARI, Sip and Stroll 21+ event series, Ostrich Egg Breakfast, animal awareness days, early Zoo hours and more!
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April 16, 2021
Flock to the Zoo on Saturday, April 24, to celebrate flamingos through educational activities, Facebook live videos and more
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April 14, 2021
Enjoy summer sunsets, cool cocktails and wondrous wildlife at the Zoo’s annual 21 and up event series
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April 12, 2021
Ostrich Egg Breakfast offers an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled hens’ eggs, waffles and more!
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April 08, 2021
The Zoo’s expert staff and its Asian elephants contribute to new research in Animal Cognition that shows how this species can differentiate quantity by sound.
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March 30, 2021
Jump into a month full of wild fun with pre-sale tickets for the Zoo’s new DINO SAFARI, Paint the Wild series, statewide student art contest, animal awareness days and education programs!
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March 22, 2021
Three six-month-old Chinese alligators arrive at the OKC Zoo as part of Species Survival Plan.
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March 15, 2021
Spring kicks off the first of the Zoo’s seasonal celebrations for its animal family and guests to enjoy.
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March 10, 2021
Statewide contest offers creative outlet for youth to raise awareness about recycling, opportunity to win prizes
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March 08, 2021
Unique opportunity to creatively connect with the Zoo’s wildlife, expert caretakers
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March 05, 2021
March 12 through 21, guests of 38 participating OKC hotels will receive 50% discount to OKC Zoo
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March 02, 2021
OKC Zoo partners with alligator snapping turtle head start program to help increase wild populations of this vulnerable species.
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February 25, 2021
Spring brings new Paint the Wild series, Spring Break Staycation, annual student art contest, animal enrichment event, education programs and more!
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February 08, 2021
Enjoy heart-felt gift ideas, education programs/day camps, animal conservation activities and more; plus, February is Healthcare Workers & Emergency Responders Appreciation Month
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December 03, 2020
It’s that holly, ZOO-lly time of year with wild gift ideas, Pop-Up shopping fun, animal enrichment activities, Education programs and more!
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August 12, 2020
OKC Zoo celebrates World Elephant Day, Aug. 12, with a BIG announcement – Asian elephant, Asha, is expecting a calf in February 2022!
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