Archive: Area of Interest: History
Code of the West: Lisa Sorrell
March 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
You can bring The Code of the West to life with our Discovery Table activities, which tell the stories of the great people of the West. This month, learn to “Ride for the Brand,” just like Lisa Sorrell.
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Code of The West: Willie Lusk
February 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bring The Code of the West to life with our Discovery Table activities, which tell the stories of the great people of the West. Celebrate Black History Month and learn to “Take Pride in Your Work,” just like legendary... Read More
Wild West Trivia: Western Pop Culture, TV and Film January 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
How well do you know the West? Come put your brain to the test when The Cowboy teams up with BanjoBug trivia for Wild West Trivia, a fun night of trivia, cocktails and snacks for guests 21 and up. ... 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
Leave your mark at the Oklahoma City Zoo with ZOObricks! Located at the OKC Zoo’s entrance, these engraved bricks offer a memorable gift for someone this holiday season. Those wishing to purchase a ZOObrick can add up to 3 lines of inscription on a brick that will be displayed at the Zoo.... Read More
This November, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is honoring our military men and women during Military Appreciation Month and throughout the month all active duty, retired, and veteran members of the military, National Guard and Reserves will receive free general Zoo admission,... Read More
Small Works, Great Wonders® features a fusion of traditional and contemporary paintings and sculpture at affordable prices. Enjoy cocktails with more than 100 of the nation’s finest artists, including many from the prestigious Prix de West. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music paired... Read More
November 10 - November 11
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and the Rodeo Historical Society host the annual Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend celebrating rodeo legends’ induction into the Rodeo Hall of Fame as well as the Ben Johnson Memorial Award and Tad Lucas Memorial Award... Read More
November 1 @ 10:00 am - November 30 @ 5:00 pm
Take a break from exploring Museum galleries and learn about Jackson Sundown – a famed saddle bronc rider whose name went down in history. Known as the first Native American to win a major rodeo championship, this Nez Perce cowboy inspires The... Read More
September 15 @ 10:00 am - October 15 @ 5:00 pm
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, explore Museum galleries and learn about the very first cowboys: vaqueros! Adventure through the Museum to look and find tools that are used by vaqueros. Stop by the Museum’s Heritage Table to... Read More
