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OSTRICH EGG BREAKFAST TICKETS ON SALE

Join us on May 9 for the 23rd annual Ostrich Egg Breakfast!

OKLAHOMA CITY ZOOKEEPERS WORK TO TRAIN SEA CREATURES

Did you know you can train fish? The Oklahoman's Carrie Coppernoll follows the Zoo's Aquaticus staff as they teach new skills to seahorses and archerfish.

Listen: Chillin' at the Zoo

Zoo spokesperson Tara Henson talks Chillin' at the Zoo and animal enrichment with NewsOK's Pet Show Podcast

GETTING UP CLOSE WITH ZOO'S GORILLAS

The Oklahoman's Carrie Coppernoll enjoys an "ape"pealing day at the Zoo's Great EscApe with senior animal keeper Jennifer Davis.

zoo starts search for new leader

The Oklahoma City Zoo Trust approved Executive Director Bert Castro's resignation on Dec. 19.

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

city zoo stresses exhibits' security

The Oklahoman's Carrie Coppernoll discusses the Zoo's extensive security measures.

zoo shows off pride and joy

The Oklahoman gets a glance at the Zoo's newest residents, four African lion cubs.

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.

zoo boosting flamingo flock

The Zoo is "tickled pink" as a group of Caribbean flamingos begin to hatch

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.

baby flamingos take a peek

The Oklahoman reports as the Zoo's 11 young flamingos say "howdy" to their new home.

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

watch online: dentist eases ache of local lion

Video coverage from KOCO Channel 5!

what will you see at the oklahoma trails?

The Oklahoman's Carrie Coppernoll takes a glance into the Zoo's newest experience.

oklahoma trails featured on podcast

Listen as Newsok.com's podcast "Pet Show" showcases the Zoo's newest exhibit.

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

The Zoo is a fully accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Association of Museums (AAM) as both a living museum and a botanical garden. AZA accredited facilities are dedicated to providing excellent care for their plants and animals, a great experience for guests and a better future for all living things.

A New Breath of Fresh Air: As of Nov. 1, 2007, state law prohibits smoking inside zoological parks. Please help us abide by this law by refraining from smoking within the Zoo. Thank you for maintaining a smoke-free environment for all living things!