Archive: Area of Interest: For Kids
The Oklahoma City Zoo, in partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and International Elephant Conservation partners, is celebrating Asian Elephant Awareness Month in August. This global effort aims to raise awareness of the plight Asian elephants are facing, and inspire the public to... Read More
Take a break from the heat and visit the Oklahoma City Zoo early! The OKC Zoo is adjusting its summer hours to allow guests to visit earlier to connect with wildlife and wild places. Now through Wednesday, August 31, Zoo hours will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily with the last entry no later than 2 p.m.... Read More
Meet up with friends on the third Tuesday of the month, April through September, within a safe community space at the Friess Family Playground. During these playdates, friendships will form, a community will develop and conversations will take place while children engage with each other and explore... Read More
From painted totem poles to bentwood boxes northwest coast artwork is known across the world. Its unique style and beautiful colors communicate stories, teach family histories, offer protection, describe divine creatures and showcase the wealth of community leaders. Opening in August 2022, this... Read More
Tinkerfest is a daylong celebration of curiosity and creativity. Free to the community, this event gives individuals the opportunity to get hands-on experience learning how things work. Past tinkering activities have spanned from disassembling cars, candle making, creating music, podcast... Read More
Ground Control to Major Tom. You have been selected to train for an intergalactic mission. Training objectives include simulated missions, proper handling of space artifacts and rocket launch testing.
SMO21 is your ticket to an adult night at the museum! With cocktails, music and experiments... Read More
Bring your telescopes and set up in the parking lot as we stargaze and explore the Oklahoma sky! Don't have a telescope? SMO Planetarium staff and The Oklahoma City Astronomy Club will be on hand with telescopes to guide you. The Science Shop will also be open for those who want to purchase a... Read More
There’s more to see and do at the OKC Zoo. Guests can pre-purchase tickets for these experiences when they purchase their admission tickets online at www.okczoo.org/tickets. By purchasing advance online admission tickets, you can bypass the Zoo’s ticket lines for faster entry into the... Read More
It’s all cool vibes and cocktails with Oklahoma City Zoo’s Sip and Stroll happening on Thursday, July 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. Revelers 21 and older will enjoy an evening safari through the majority of the OKC Zoo to discover amazing animals and exclusive experiences while sipping on... Read More
Be part of the solution to end plastic pollution and take the Plastic Free Ecochallenge. Join the Oklahoma City Zoo’s team and participants from around the world in support of this global “Plastic Free” challenge occurring now through Sunday, July 31. This initiative encourages and... Read More
