Archive: Area of Interest: For Kids
Featuring paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists working today, the 50th annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will open June 2, 2022, with the Art Sale Weekend scheduled for June 17 – 18.Prix... Read More
There is more to art than meets the eye. Behind every piece of art is a creative process. People rarely see this framework: the hours of deliberation and preparation; the pages of practice; the energy expended; the materials purchased; the techniques utilized; and the overall approach guiding it... Read More
Donate a cellphone, make a difference for gorillas. Support the Oklahoma City Zoo in its efforts to protect wild gorillas and their habitat by donating old or used cellphones to the Gorillas on the Line Cell Phone Challenge now through Saturday, April 30, 2022. Donate a cellphone or small... Read More
Young explorers will enjoy learning about the world’s wondrous wildlife and wild places with the Oklahoma City Zoo’s Spring Break Camp 2022. Enrollment is now open for this week-long camp experience. The OKC Zoo’s education department offers daily activities that correspond with the... Read More
Looking for a wildly fun way to recognize your favorite people this Valentine’s Day? Send a virtual OKC Zoo valentine! From Monday, February 7 through Monday, February 14, you can donate in honor of a loved one and send a virtual Valentine’s Day. These uniquely themed cards feature... Read More
From February 3 through March 31, 2022, the Oklahoma City Zoo is honoring all healthcare workers and emergency responders with free general Zoo admission and 50% off general admission for up to four guests (on date of visit) in recognition of Healthcare Workers and Emergency Responders... Read More
Calling all Oklahoma schools, the Oklahoma City Zoo has a special offer for you. February marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Tiger and to honor this occasion the OKC Zoo is hosting a School Mascot Challenge, encouraging Oklahoma schools to permanently change... Read More
The Oklahoma City Zoo’s winter hours continue and the park will be open Thursdays through Mondays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last entry no later than 4 p.m. The Zoo is closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Wednesday, February 9. Purchase advance admission tickets... Read More
An Indigenous tattoo revival is in full swing all over the world. J.P. Johnson will discuss the importance of ceremonial tattoo traditions amongst tribal peoples of the Southeast but, more specifically, Cherokee tattooing and the reclaiming of Cherokee identity through ceremony. J.P. Johnson has... Read More
Explore the traditions and artistic expressions in Tattooing: Religion, Reality and Regret. Grab a stool and listen to invited artisans discuss their craft. Hear from tattoo artists and tattooed living canvases as they discuss their art, influences and inspiration. From there venture into the... Read More
