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Mountain Gorilla Numbers Up in Bwindi National Park

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The world population of mountain gorillas has increased to 880 individuals, according to the latest census data released by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Small Conservation Grants Impact Giant Armadillos In Brazil

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Annually, the Zooâs Conservation Action Now (CAN) small grant program awards individuals or organizations with small grants to help fund meaningful conservation efforts around the globe. The Pantanal Giant Armadillo Project, headed by conservationist Arnaud Desbiez, was a 2012 recipient.

World Rhino Day

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Although events are happening Saturday, September 22, 2012, all over the world in response to World Rhino Day, everyday is rhino day at the Oklahoma City Zoo.

Siri's Success Story

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

This is the success story of Siri, a toddler chimp who needed our help and the Zoo's second surrogate transition.

Trained to Protect - Rangers from the Northern Rangelands Trust

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A few months ago we reported that one of the large grant programs the Oklahoma City Zoo supports is the ranger station in Lekurruki ,Kenya one of 17 conservancies under the umbrella of the Northern Rangelands Trust. To date through the Conservation Action Now committee the Oklahoma City Zoo has sent $76,000 to support the rangerâs efforts to thwart elephant poaching and engage in animal/human conflict resolution. Zoo conservation funds built the new ranger station and radio room completed in 201

Why the Ocean Deserves a Day

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Much of the ocean is still a mysterious and uncharted territory. Currently we know more about space than what makes up 3/4ths of our world and 97% of all water on earth. June 8 is set aside internationally as World Oceanâs Day and the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating this event by sharing our knowledge about ocean conservation issues throughout June.

PLANT POWER! Celebrate and Conserve.

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Plants are the backbone of all life on Earth and an essential resource for human and animal well-being

20 Ways to Conserve Birds

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Itâs the 20th anniversary of International Migratory Bird Day. This yearâs theme is âConnecting People to Bird Conservation.â Here are 20 easy ways that you can help birds! Join the Zoo for Endangered Species Day on Friday, May 18 from 10am to 2pm to learn more.

Raising Zoe

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

This is the story of âZoeâ, a young chimpanzee with an uncertain beginning, and the challenges of the team that raised her.

All About "Ape"ril

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

"Ape"ril is the perfect month to go bananas at the Zoo and celebrate our fascinating apes.