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May 18, 2023
An Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden landmark is receiving new life thanks to the creative collaboration on historic tax credits between Oklahoma City Zoo officials and Bank of Oklahoma.
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May 11, 2023
Take part in this special day’s happenings dedicated to celebrating 50 years of the Endangered Species Act, raising awareness for thousands of endangered species. Enjoy family-friendly activities, caretaker chats and more.
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May 08, 2023
Go wild for big savings! OKC Zoo fans can save $50 on a ZOOfriends Membership Passport for 4 purchased only at Mathis Home locations in OKC, Midwest City now through June 4.
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May 04, 2023
The savanna is in sight! The Oklahoma Zoological Society has raised over $5M of its $6M campaign goal in support of the OKC Zoo’s Expedition Africa, thanks to million-dollar gift from Love’s Travel Stops,
and now, invites Zoo fans to contribute to this momentous project.
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April 27, 2023
Take part in this special day’s happenings dedicated to raising awareness for all species of rhinos and enjoy family-friendly activities, caretaker chats and more.
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April 25, 2023
OKC Zoo offers eventful days in May with Ostrich Egg Breakfasts, Sip and Stroll, 21+ evenings, Fix-It and Flower Festival, animal awareness days, and more!
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April 19, 2023
Connect with wildlife and friends during these one-of-a-kind events occurring select Thursdays in May and June. Sip and Stroll tickets on sale now.
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April 18, 2023
Flock to the Zoo for International Flamingo Day – guests encouraged to wear pink, family-friendly fun, photo opportunities and more.
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April 14, 2023
Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School, selects the African Elephant as its mascot, becoming the first and only elephant mascot in the state of Oklahoma. Promotion highlights fact that 20% of high school mascots are threatened with extinction.
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April 14, 2023
For its 36th year, the Zoo’s Ostrich Egg Breakfast event features two limited-seating breakfasts every Saturday in May. Event tickets now available.
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April 07, 2023
TSET program, Zoo launches hydration stations and water bottle giveaways.
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April 05, 2023
Zoo expert’s research strengthens our understanding of the effects that controlled burning has on the tallgrass prairie butterfly community.
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April 03, 2023
Read Across Oklahoma, the state’s premier literacy event for kindergarten and early grade children, returns on April 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a free book giveaway at the OKC Zoo.
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March 29, 2023
Fill your April days with fun and ZOOventure with these family-friendly events, education programs, Gorilla Trek VR and more!
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March 16, 2023
Making his debut visit to the OKC Zoo, Dr. Julian Fennessy, co-founder of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, will host a free, conservation lecture at the Zoo on March 24.
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March 10, 2023
Grant program inspires conservation education, encourages OKC schools to apply for funds to create monarch gardens at their location to ensure habitat for pollinators. Applications accepted through Sunday, April 30.
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March 07, 2023
We’re “springing” into our seasonal enrichment activities for our animals and guests to enjoy during Spring Break week, March 13 to 17.
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March 01, 2023
New virtual reality attraction gives OKC guests an up-close experience with the endangered mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park in Africa.
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February 27, 2023
Pepsi Vending Machine Art Contest encourages Oklahoma’s youth to draw on artistic talents to express ideas for conservation action, eliminating litter.
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February 24, 2023
Make your Spring Break ZOOcation a wild one with the OKC Zoo’s new Gorilla Trek VR Experience, animal enrichment activities, education programs plus, event tickets go on sale for the Zoo’s family-friendly Ostrich Egg Breakfasts!
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February 15, 2023
The Zoo is welcoming three cheetah brothers to its animal family, the first of many species being welcomed ahead of Expedition Africa opening.
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February 07, 2023
Nationwide voting to determine if OKC Zoo earns the distinction of being named America’s BEST ZOO and Oklahoma Trails, BEST ZOO EXHIBIT! Voting is live through Monday, March 6, 2023.
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January 30, 2023
Groundhog Day is dedicated to the Zoo’s popular weather predicators, its bears! Enjoy family-friendly activities, animal enrichment, Facebook Live videos and photo opportunities.
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January 24, 2023
Add a little wild to your winter days with this month’s Zoo happenings – ZOOfriends Membership Sale, Healthcare Workers and Emergency Responders Appreciation Months, Groundhog/Bear Awareness Day celebration, heartfelt gift ideas and more!
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January 09, 2023
OKC Zoo veterinary technician, Liz McCrae, recognized with top professional honor for her dedication to animal health, wellbeing.
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January 06, 2023
OKC Zoo invites wildlife lovers on extraordinary trips to encounter the wildlife of Tanzania, Rwanda and the Galapagos Islands while learning about the Zoo’s global conservation efforts.
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December 14, 2022
Zoo welcomes new Chief Operating Officer, bolsters its executive roster.
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December 05, 2022
Effective December 6, the Zoo will be closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the day until February 8, 2023. OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS continues nightly through January 1, 2023.
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November 23, 2022
OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS, Dinner with Santa series, education programs and more make it a ZOOper holiday season for all!
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November 22, 2022
Bowie, a 9-year-old male Asian elephant, is relocated from Fort Worth Zoo as part of AZA’s Species Survival Plan.
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October 26, 2022
OKC Zoo is making it a November to remember with OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS, Military Appreciation Month, family-friendly events, a community food drive, education programs and more!
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October 20, 2022
It’s a girl! OKC Zoo welcomes a healthy, female infant chimpanzee born on October 12.
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October 11, 2022
OKC Zoo to break ground on a state-of-the-art habitat for its beloved California sea lions, harbor seals in Spring 2023. The Zoo’s sea lion presentations will temporarily conclude on Sunday, October 30.
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October 04, 2022
Enjoy gourds of fun and watch as the Zoo’s wildlife go wild for pumpkin treats!
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September 30, 2022
African lioness, Dunia, gave birth to quadruplets on September 26, resulting in Zoo’s first litter of lion cubs since 2007.
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September 27, 2022
It’s a faBOOlous month of wild happenings at the OKC Zoo with Haunt the Zoo for Halloween, Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up, annual Pumpkin Drive, Chomp & Stomp Enrichment Event and more!
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September 14, 2022
Four little hooves and all ears! The Zoo’s baby boom continues with the arrival of a male okapi calf born to first-time mom, Kayin, as part of an AZA breeding program for this endangered species.
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September 02, 2022
Over a million people visit the OKC Zoo, connect with wildlife this past fiscal year marking a new annual attendance record.
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August 26, 2022
Shake things up this September with BRICKLIVE, Sip and Stroll events, Monarch Awareness Day and get tickets for some of the Zoo’s most popular fall/winter events.
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August 23, 2022
PAWS for World Dog Day at the OKC Zoo to enjoy special activities, celebrate one of the planet’s most iconic predators, critically endangered African Painted Dogs.
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August 17, 2022
OKC Zoo’s 21-year-old Sumatran orangutan, Elok, assisted by digital technology and his caretakers, creates world’s first non-fungible token designed by an orangutan, to be auctioned online with proceeds benefitting orangutan conservation.
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August 17, 2022
Take part in this special day’s happenings dedicated to raising awareness for critically endangered orangutans, enjoy family-friendly activities, animal enrichment, caretaker chats and more.
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August 15, 2022
The highlight of the Halloween season, Haunt the Zoo runs Saturdays and Sundays, October 8-30, offering a uniquely fun, contact-free trick-or-treating experience and festive activities for all involved.
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August 12, 2022
Enjoy an evening of craft beers and good cheers for a great cause – supporting the OKC Zoo. Tickets are now on sale for the 14th annual ZOObrew, Oklahoma’s largest outdoor beer tasting festival, presented by Byron’s Liquor Warehouse.
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August 10, 2022
Lioness, Dunia, is pregnant and due late September, a significant event since the last litter of lion cubs was born at the Zoo in 2007. OKC Zoo participates in the AZA’s breeding program for African lions contributing to the sustainability of this vulnerable species.
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August 05, 2022
Celebrate a “paws”itively fun day with the OKC Zoo on International Cat Day with family-friendly activities, caretaker chats, animal enrichment, photo opportunities and more.
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August 03, 2022
August is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, cause for trumpeting as OKC Zoo invites elephant fans to support Asian elephant conservation through month-long social media campaign, happenings.
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August 01, 2022
Discover wild ways to play these summer days at the OKC Zoo! Enjoy early hours, BRICKLIVE experience, free weekday afternoons, Asian Elephant Awareness Month, animal awareness days, Sip and Stroll 21+ event series and more.
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July 27, 2022
Student artists share ideas for creating clean, litter-free habitats for Oklahoma’s wildlife.
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July 21, 2022
Tiger twins update! OKC Zoo’s Sumatran tiger cubs receive first wellness exam, the newborn siblings are in good health and meeting milestones.
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July 19, 2022
OKC Zoo provides data on its turtle, tortoises for new study that shows these species may experience slower signs of aging when their living conditions improve.
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July 18, 2022
Effective Monday, July 25 through Wednesday, August 31, park hours will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily with the last entry at 2 p.m. Zoo offers FREE admission on select weekday afternoons in August.
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July 15, 2022
Ongoing program connects Oklahoma families to literary education, monarch conservation and recreation with complimentary Zoo admission!
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July 13, 2022
Wild bowling fundraiser returns, invites Oklahomans to roll out for in-person event in support of global rhino and habitat conservation
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July 06, 2022
Double the stripes, double the delight! OKC Zoo’s Sumatran tiger, Lola, gives birth to two healthy cubs, a momentous occasion for the conservation of this rare species.
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July 05, 2022
Create wild memories this summer with the Zoo’s new BRICKLIVE experience, Read for Adventure family program, Sip and Stroll 21+ event series and more.
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June 24, 2022
Visitors can view diverse wildlife consuming cool and creative treats made by the Zoo’s expert animal caretakers.
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June 24, 2022
Cat Forest is home for new female jaguar, Zia.
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June 06, 2022
JUNE HAPPENINGS AT THE OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO 2022
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June 03, 2022
OKC Zoo collaborates with WildThink, creator of the Animal Vending Machine, an interactive enrichment tool that encourages animals to problem-solve and be active.
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June 01, 2022
Make a splash at World Oceans Day as you celebrate aquatic life, ocean conservation. Family-friendly activities, caretaker chats, animal enrichment, photo opportunities and more.
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May 27, 2022
Sumatran tiger, Lola, is pregnant, expected to give birth this summer. OKC Zoo participates in AZA breeding program for this critically endangered species to ensure its survival as there are less than 500 Sumatran tigers in the wild.
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May 24, 2022
Zoo welcomes two male African painted dogs as part of Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan for this endangered species.
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