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With many of the world's most exotic animals exhibited throughout 110 lushly planted acres, the Oklahoma City Zoo is one of the top zoos in the nation. With exciting animal exhibits, gardens and special events, we provide an ever changing educational and recreational experience. Discover the world year-round at the Zoo - where wild adventures await explorers of all ages.
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 JUNIOR CURATORS LEARN LESSONS, HAVE FUN AT OKC ZOO
The Oklahoman's Leighanne Dean takes a look inside the Zoo's Junior Curator program.
RESULTS ARE IN: OKC ZOO ANNOUNCES NEW LION CUB NAMES
Thanks for voting in the KFOR Name the Lion Cubs Contest!
ZOO DISCUSSES LION CUBS ON NEWSOK'S PET SHOW PODCAST
Zoo spokesperson Tara Henson talks about the Zoo's African lion cubs on NewsOK's Pet Show podcast.
OFFICIALS REFLECT ON OUTGOING DIRECTOR OF OKC ZOO
The Journal Record's Brian Brus discusses Executive Director Bert Castro's departure with OKC Zoo Trust Chairman Dick Beshear
ZOO DIRECTOR APPEARS ON PET SHOW PODCAST
Executive Director Bert Castro chats with the cast of The Oklahoman's Pet Show podcast.
CITY ZOO STRESSES EXHIBITS' SECURITY
The Oklahoman's Carrie Coppernoll discusses the Zoo's extensive security measures.
ZOO STARTS SEARCH FOR NEW LEADER
The Oklahoma City Zoo Trust approved Executive Director Bert Castro's resignation on Dec. 19.
ZOO SHOWS OFF PRIDE AND JOY
The Oklahoman gets a glance at the Zoo's newest residents, four African lion cubs.
BABY FLAMINGOS TAKE A PEEK
The Oklahoman reports as the Zoo's 11 young flamingos say "howdy" to their new home.
PINK AND GRAY PARADE AT THE OKC ZOO
11 young flamingos hatched at the Zoo in July joined the Zoo's existing flock in their Island Life habitat.
ZOO'S NEW TRAILS ARE HOPPING
The Oklahoman's Carrie Coppernoll describes the Zoo's continued success after the opening of Oklahoma Trails and new projects the Zoo is planning for the future.
ZOO BOOSTING FLAMINGO FLOCK
The Zoo is "tickled pink" as a group of Caribbean flamingos begin to hatch
DENTIST VISITS "KING OF JUNGLE"
The Edmond Sun's Patti Miller explains how a local dentist helped Aslan, a male lion at the Zoo.
Watch Online: Dentist eases ache of local lion
Video coverage from KOCO Channel 5!
GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM: DENTIST NEEDS NO MUSIC TO SOOTHE SAVAGE BEAST
The Oklahoman's Nathan Altadonna takes a look inside Zoo lion Aslan's royal pain
NewsOK.com features Oklahoma Trails photo gallery
The Oklahoman's James Plumlee explores the Zoo's newest addition
Watch Online: OKC Zoo Director Gives Guided Tour of Oklahoma Trails
Watch as Zoo Director Bert Castro takes News 9 through the Zoo's new Oklahoma Trails adventure
Oklahoma Trails Featured on Podcast
Listen as Newsok.com's podcast "Pet Show" showcases the Zoo's newest exhibit.
What Will You See at the Oklahoma Trails?
The Oklahoman's Carrie Coppernoll takes a glance into the Zoo's newest experience.
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W IS FOR WILD WEEKEND FUN AT THE OKC ZOO: OSTRICH EGG OMELETS, ZOOLYMPIC FEATS, BIRD WATCHING, PLANTS A PLENTY AND CELEBRATING MOMS!
The fun abounds at the OKC Zoo this weekend!
OKC ZOO DEBUTS ZOO RANGER™ GPS TOURS
Take a personalized tour of the Zoo and view 30 behind-the-scenes videos with this easy-to-use GPS device.
MAY HAPPENINGS AT THE OKC ZOO
What's happening this month at the Zoo? Click here to find out.
OKC ZOO ANNOUNCES DR PEPPER VENDING MACHINE ART CONTEST WINNERS
Click here to view the winners of the 2008 Dr Pepper Vending Machine Art Contest! The winners will be honored at an award ceremony on Saturday, April 12.
APRIL HAPPENINGS AT THE OKC ZOO
Discover the world of reading, dine on an "ape"pealing dinner and join in on a Party for the Planet...all in April at the Zoo!
OKC ZOO SALUTES TROOPS DURING NATIONAL GUARD APPRECIATION DAY
National Guard troops and their families will receive $1 admission on Saturday, March 29.
OKC ZOO ANNOUNCES ON-LINE LION CUB NAMING CONTEST AND MYSPACE PAGE
The Zoo has "roared" on to the MySpace scene, and you can help the Zoo name our African lion cubs at okczoo.com!
MARCH HAPPENINGS AT THE OKC ZOO
See what's happening in the month of March at the Zoo!
A ROARING SUCCESS: OKC ZOO NAMES EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Cat Forest/Lion Overlook supervisor Jonathan Reding was named the 2007 Ralph D. Harris Employee of the Year.
NEW YEAR MARKS NEW ADVENTURE AT THE OKC ZOO
You'll love the Zoo's February adventures!
OKC ZOO NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF VETERINARY SERVICES
Dr. Jennifer D'Agostino was named as the Zoo's Director of Veterinary Services.
GREVY'S ZEBRA BORN AT THE OKC ZOO
A female Grevy's zebra foal was born at the Zoo on November 25.
Two litters of African Lion cubs were born November 4 and 6, marking the first lion births at the Zoo since 1999.
WINTER HAPPENINGS AT THE OKC ZOO
Ring in the holidays at the Zoo!
24th ANNUAL HAUNT THE ZOO FOR HALLOWEEN
The biggest and most "spook"tacular Halloween celebration in the state is back, Oct. 26-31!
OKC ZOO HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL GORILLA GOLF TOURNAMENT
All tournament proceeds benefit the Tayna Gorilla Reserve in Africa.
OKC ZOO SETS ATTENDANCE RECORD
Over 800,000 guests visited the Zoo in the past year!
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W IS FOR WILD WEEKEND FUN AT THE OKC ZOO: OSTRICH EGG OMELETS, ZOOLYMPIC FEATS, BIRD WATCHING, PLANTS A PLENTY AND CELEBRATING MOMS!