ABOUT THE EVENT

OKC Zoo fans will get an extra treat on Monday, April 8, 2024, when the Zoo extends its hours to 8 p.m. for Zoo Lovers’ Day, a special day of giving and animal enrichment events, hosted by Oklahoma Zoological Society in support of the Zoo. Come for this special day and evening at the Zoo and watch as various animals enjoy special enrichment items from 1 to 8 p.m. with last entry at 7 p.m.

The event is chock full of animal enrichment starting at 1 p.m. with the Galapagos tortoises, followed by Sumatran tigers, Asian elephants, cassowaries, the river otter, African lions, giraffes, Red River hogs, and lemurs. Pick up an event passport with your ticket purchase to collect stamps as you travel throughout the park learning more about the Zoo’s unique programs and how Zoo Lovers like you can support their mission. Every donation made will enter you into a drawing for amazing raffle prizes.

Fall in love with the Zoo as you learn more about how you can help conserve wildlife and wild places here in Oklahoma and around the world! To learn more about Zoo Lovers’ Day or make a donation, visit www.ozsgiving.org/zooloversday.

Each gift made during Zoo Lovers’ Day will be matched up to $10,000, courtesy of Jackie and Robert Tilghman. The Zoo will stay open until 8 p.m. on Monday, April 8 only, with last entry at 7 p.m.