Archive: Area of Interest: Classes+Workshops
The Oklahoma City Zoo can talk the talk, but will it walk the walk? Join Zoo staff members through April 30 for the Drawdown EcoChallenge. With activities ranging from cleaning litter and tagging butterflies to learning about alternative energy sources and reducing single-use plastics, it’s an... Read More
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Our Blood Institute (OBI) are calling on the community to stand tall and donate by giving blood! Take time to attend this blood drive being hosted at the OKC Zoo’s Education Center on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donors will receive a new,... Read More
Have you recently upgraded to a new phone? Spring cleaning turn up a device you don’t use anymore? Make a huge impact by donating cell phones or other small electronics to help save gorillas. Support the Oklahoma City Zoo in its efforts to protect wild gorillas and their habitat by... Read More
Help the next generation preserve the environment with the Zoo’s Conservation Club. This monthly program is open to kids ages 8-13 and includes a half-day of hands-on activities, chats with animal experts, and expeditions through the Zoo. On March 30, 2024, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the topic... Read More
Spring showers (and other weather phenomena) are always on Oklahomans’ minds this time of year. Join David Payne and the largest weather team in the state for some family-friendly fun at the Oklahoma City Zoo from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Take photos with David Payne... Read More
Ride OKC is teaming with the Oklahoma City Adventure District to encourage more cyclists to explore the city from Saturday, March 9 through Sunday, March 17. Rent a bike through Ride OKC and receive a free ticket to the OKC Zoo. Visit http://www.rideokc.com for more information and... Read More
The Oklahoma City Zoo’s Wild Encounters are a wild way to connect with some of your favorite Zoo animals. These ZOO-nique experiences offer wildlife fans an up-close encounter with Asian elephants, bears, Galapagos tortoises and more. Meet the OKC Zoo’s expert caretakers while learning about... Read More
The Oklahoma City Zoo offers exciting group volunteer opportunities during the fall and winter seasons. Corporations, colleagues, school groups, friends or families are invited to come out to the OKC Zoo to assist with special projects such as gardening, animal enrichment projects, craft/event... Read More
Connect with wildlife and wild places while traveling the world with the OKC Zoo’s Conservation Travel Program. Visit the Zoo’s Education Center Auditorium on Thursday, February 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. for Conservation Travel Night to learn about upcoming international trips. The Oklahoma City Zoo,... Read More
Don’t let Spring Break turn into a spring slump. Sign your kids up for a week of animal amusement and lifelong learning during the OKC Zoo’s Spring Break Camp 2024. Enrollment opens soon for this week-long camp experience. The OKC Zoo’s education department offers daily activities that... Read More
