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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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May 18, 2022
Okapi calf due fall 2022 will be first offspring born at the Zoo since 2015. OKC Zoo is committed to caring for and conserving this endangered species.
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May 12, 2022
A sold-out event – OKC Zoo Gala, honors community visionaries Byron Gambulos, Don and Carolyn Zachritz, Kirkpatrick Foundation and Kirkpatrick Family Fund for bolstering the Zoo’s mission.
Limited tickets available for Gala Twilight Afterparty, 21+ event!
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May 09, 2022
Chimpanzee infant due Fall 2022 – OKC Zoo committed to helping conserve this endangered species.
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May 04, 2022
OKC Zoo welcomes Dr. Greg Rasmussem, founder of the Painted Dog Research Trust, and teams up with Fassler Hall for “Pints for Pups” on May 6 with 10% of all food, beverage purchases supporting painted dog conservation.
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April 29, 2022
All new BRICKLIVE features life-sized wildlife displays at the Zoo Saturday, May 7 through Sunday, October 30. Exhibit tickets available now.
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April 28, 2022
BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise, special events for families and adults, summer camps, animal enrichment activities, and more!
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April 27, 2022
Zoo’s experts contribute to new paper published in BioScience that identifies importance of bolstering partnerships between AZA-member zoos and museums to enhance our understanding of the animal kingdom.
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April 26, 2022
Oklahoma Trails is home for new female river otter, Hazel.
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April 22, 2022
Fassler Hall OKC will donate $1 from beer sales on Thursday, April 28, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to gorilla conservation.
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April 18, 2022
Celebrate the moms in your life at the 35th annual Ostrich Egg Breakfast, Oklahoma City’s most popular breakfast event, featuring two sessions. Tickets available now.
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April 11, 2022
Oklahoma Zoological Society expands and relaunches ZOOtroop, a young professionals organization, in support of the Oklahoma City Zoo.
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April 04, 2022
Read Across Oklahoma, the state’s premiere literacy event for preschool and early grade children, returns on Tuesday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a free book giveaway at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden.
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March 31, 2022
Four two-month-old Guatemalan Beaded Lizards hatch at the OKC Zoo as part of species conservation.
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March 29, 2022
It’s all HOPpening at the Zoo! Summer camp enrollment open, family-friendly events, conservation fundraisers plus, event tickets on sale for the Zoo’s new experience BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise!
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March 22, 2022
Connect with wildlife and friends during these one-of-a-kind events occurring every third Thursday, April through September. Sip and Stroll tickets on sale now.
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March 11, 2022
Families can hop into the Easter spirit with the Zoo’s wild breakfast events featuring a Kinder Joy Easter Egg Scramble, other egg-citing activities!
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March 09, 2022
New program aims to further connect guests who are deaf, hard of hearing to wildlife and wild places.
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March 07, 2022
Centrifuge aids OKC Zoo’s animal care experts in treating its elephants for EEHV, a naturally occurring virus, and ability to support other AZA-zoos caring for elephants.
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March 04, 2022
Contest participants are encouraged to imagine a litter free Oklahoma for wildlife, express their ideas through art and awareness.
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February 25, 2022
Take a break and spring into fun with these unique OKC Zoo happenings plus, tickets on sale for the Zoo’s new family-friendly Eggstravaganza and Sip and Stroll 21+ event series.
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February 09, 2022
Male ocelot born at the OKC Zoo is welcome addition as part of Ocelot Species Survival Plan®.
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February 02, 2022
PGAV Destinations, a global leader in the planning and design of unique destinations, is working with the Oklahoma City Zoo on Expedition Africa - the largest habitat expansion project to date in its 120-year history.
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February 01, 2022
OKC Zoo honors Chinese New Year, Year of the Tiger, with offer of free Zoo admission for Oklahoma schools that permanently change their mascot to represent any living wildlife species. The tiger is Oklahoma’s most popular high school mascot and also threatened with extinction along with 20% of all high school mascots in the state.
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January 28, 2022
Experience the Zoo’s wild take on Groundhog Day with weather predicting grizzlies, family-friendly activities, animal enrichment, Facebook Live videos and photo opportunities.
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