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09/03/2026

The OKC Zoo is hosting its next round of recruitment for volunteers! 🦒 If you are looking for unique volunteer opportunities and incredible ways to serve your community all year round, attend one of our Volunteer Information Sessions!

Enjoy wild opportunities and experiences? Join us on Tuesday, September 8, or Wednesday, September 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rosser Conservation Education Center. This event is open to the public, giving new and returning volunteers a chance to learn more about volunteering here at the Zoo. Our volunteers play a vital role in engaging and educating guests about conserving wildlife and wild places.

Sign up today and join the crew! Reserve a spot at either session at https://bit.ly/3KWfp57

09/02/2026

Oklahoma City's beloved and award-winning paper, the Curbside Chronicle, is bringing back its popular OKC Zoo issue for 2026! 🦁🗞️

We're thrilled to be able to once again partner with our friends over at Curbside to offer a FREE Zoo general admission ticket in the magazine's September issue. This special "Zoo" issue is on sale NOW for a $2 suggested donation from Curbside vendors throughout the metro area! Admission vouchers are valid through December 31, 2026. Grab your magazine today and enjoy a free day at the Zoo! 🐘

09/02/2026

HOURS AND OPERATIONS UPDATE: The OKC Zoo will be returning to our normal operating hours this Saturday, September 5. Our hours will go back to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with final entry at 4 p.m. ZOOfriends members will be able to enter the park at 8:30 a.m. until September 7. The OKC Zoo will be open for Labor Day, so come on down and enjoy the cooler temperatures with some wild fun! ☀️

Make sure to utilize our refillable water stations, standing sprinklers, and splash pads located in the Children's Zoo and Lotus Pavilion. We also encourage guests to take breaks in the shade or in any of our air-conditioned buildings. There are also carts all across grounds selling ice cream and other sweet treats to help you keep cool! We hope to see you soon at the OKC Zoo! 🦁

📸 Photo Crew Members: Heather W., Tom A. and Hal C.

09/02/2026

The OKC Zoo and Our Blood Institute (OBI) are encouraging the community to be fang-tastic donors and donate blood! 🧛

Take some time to attend this blood drive being hosted at the Zoo's Rosser Conservation Education Center on Saturday, September 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. All donors will receive a new, short-sleeved Halloween themed t-shirt, while supplies last. 🦇 Make an appointment to donate today at https://bit.ly/3m7t8Fz

09/01/2026

Native Species Day at the OKC Zoo is the perfect way to get a little closer to nature — starting with what's growing in your own backyard! 🌺

Join us on Saturday, September 5, from 9:30 a.m. to noon for a morning full of family-friendly activities, exciting enrichment, a ZOO POO and plant sale, wild raffles, and so much more! Hear from our team of expert caretakers about the native species in our Zoo animal family and learn more about some of the species you can find right here in Oklahoma. 🦬 There will also be an opportunity to adopt an exclusive mountain lion plush, so don't miss out on all the fun! All activities will take place along Oklahoma Trails and the Joan Kirkpatrick Veterinary Hospital.

Come down, grab a plant, and learn a little bit more about the animals who also call this state home! 🦋 Experience all the wild fun and purchase tickets 🎟️ today at www.okczoo.org/tickets

📸 Photo Crew Member: Amanda P. and Tom A.

09/01/2026

A big thank you to KOCO 5 News for coming out and sharing the excitement behind Breakfast with the Animals! 🦖

Breakfast with the Animals is roaring on September 19, starting at 8:30 a.m. inside the Love's Pachyderm building, and $2 from every ticket sold will be going to elephant conservation! Guests will enjoy a wildly delicious breakfast buffet, including cinnamon roll bread pudding, breakfast potatoes, fruit, and coffee, while hearing from animal caretakers and enjoying an animal ambassador presentation. Guests will then enjoy private access to Dinosaur Expedition, with a Meet-and-Greet with one of our dinosaurs! 🦕

Don't miss your chance to feast among the prehistoric! 🥞 Purchase your tickets 🎟️ today and learn more about this tasty event at www.okczoo.org/breakfast

08/31/2026

As comes to a close, we're reflecting on how our love and dedication to this incredible species goes beyond this month. The care for our herd happens every day, starting with our caretakers and their relationships with each elephant here at the OKC Zoo. From our newest two-month-old calf to 30-year-old Asha, our caretaking team is passionate about the welfare of Asian elephants of all ages and continue to advocate for their well-being and conservation.

For our last, and certainly not least, Herd Highlight, we're covering the calves of our herd! Xerxes was born in June of 2025 to mom, Achara, and dad, Bowie. Our newest little one surprised us by coming two months early this June, born to mom, Asha. Xerxes was the first male calf to be born at the OKC Zoo, and our youngest calf marks the fifth female calf born to our herd. Both calves are extremely energetic and enjoy each other's company, and guests can spot them playfully sparring and causing mischief together. With two calves this close in age, caretakers shared this is a very exciting and lively time for our herd as both elephants gain their footing and develop their own personalities and interests.

Fun Fact: Elephant calves often suck on their trunks for comfort, similar to how human babies suck their thumbs! Young elephants are still learning to control their trunks, which contains over 40,000 muscles, and this behavior can help them master the motor control needed to control their coordination.

Thank you for tuning in throughout ! Whether you donate to conservation programs, educate yourself on ways you can support elephant care, or make trips to the Zoo, YOU are helping us make a difference around the world for this extraordinary species. Happy !

08/30/2026

We're making a splash with our Fall Break Day Camps! 💦

Enroll your kiddos in the OKC Zoo's Fall Break Day Camps focusing on caring for the world's largest land animal — elephants! Kids will step behind the scenes into the world of a caretaker, getting an up-close look at training, enrichment, and healthcare that keeps our herd healthy and thriving. Campers won't just learn about elephants, they'll think like keepers, observe like scientists, and care like conservationists. By the end of this adventure, campers will earn their 'Certified' Junior Elephant Caretaker title, with a special keepsake to take home and remember their TONS of adventure! 🐘

🥬 Thursday, Oct. 15: Diet & Healthcare
🍉 Friday, Oct. 16: Enrichment & Behavior
🗣️ Monday, Oct. 19: Communication & Conservation

Fall Break Day Camp runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is $60/child for non-members or $54/child for ZOOfriends members. Campers must be ages 5-10 years old to participate. Spots will fill fast, so don't wait to register! Enroll your kiddo and secure your spot today at https://www.okczoo.org/schools-out

08/29/2026

We're going batty for International Bat Night! 🦇

These flying mammals are classified as 'Least Concern' by the International Union for Conservation of Natures, but they still face threats in the wild such as climate change, habitat loss, and collisions with wind turbines. The OKC Zoo is home to a colony of bats located in our Nocturnal Barn along Oklahoma Trails. Contrary to popular belief — bats are not actually blind! The centuries old phrase "blind as a bat" comes from the misconception that bats have poor eyesight after they were observed having seemingly frantic flight patterns during the day. In actuality, their eyesight is better than most humans and has adapted to low-light conditions to better find prey!

Over 20 native bat species can be found all across Oklahoma, from the panhandle to central OKC. Oklahoma bats are primarily insect eaters, but our colony here at the Zoo also enjoy browse and fruit in their diet. Bats hibernate during the winter, and a majority of our state's wild bats remain in Oklahoma and hibernate in local caves or mines. As the only true flying mammals, these animals are incredibly fascinating and are one of the most interesting species across North America!

You can learn more about animals such as our bats and other native species by attending Native Species Day at the OKC Zoo! Join us on Saturday, September 5, from 9:30 to noon for a morning full of interactive games, family-friendly activities, exciting enrichment, and so much more. Don't miss out on all the wild fun — purchase your tickets 🎟️ today at www.okczoo.org/tickets

📸 Photo Crew Member: Tom A.

Address

2000 Re*****on Place
Oklahoma City, OK
73111

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14054243344

Website

http://www.okczoo.org/

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