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Get in to the Oklahoma City Zoo for FREE next week!

Posted by Carrie Coppernoll

on July 11, 2012 at 11:58 am

Admission is free to the Oklahoma City Zoo on July 17. Here’s some more information from the good folks at the zoo:

We thank you, Oklahoma City Zoo supporters, for all you do! Tuesday, July 17, 2012, marks the twenty-second anniversary of the 1/8 of a cent dedicated sales tax being passed by Oklahoma City citizens for the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, and to celebrate, the Zoo is offering free admission to all on Tuesday, July 17.

Passed by Oklahoma City citizens in 1990, the sales tax has made numerous capitol improvements possible at the Zoo including Great EscApe, Cat Forest/Lion Overlook, the main entrance facility, the Canopy Food Court, Oklahoma Trails, the Children’s Zoo and the Elephant Habitat. Moving forward the sales tax will help fund a new animal hospital slated to open in 2014.

“We are extremely grateful to the citizens of Oklahoma City for their ongoing dedication to the Zoo. The significant support we receive from the community enables the Zoo to continue to grow and strive for excellence in our mission of conservation, education, research and recreation; while becoming a world class attraction that Oklahomans are proud to call their zoo.” said Dwight Scott, Executive Director/CEO.

Take advantage of the free admission and make plans to visit the Zoo on Sales Tax Appreciation Day, Tuesday, July 17. Group reservations are not required. Regular prices apply for all rides and attractions.

Visit Oklahoma’s #1 attraction and one of the top three zoos in the country as named in the 2012 10Besties Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. The Oklahoma City Zoo is a proud member of Oklahoma City’s Adventure District located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages three-11 and seniors ages 65 and over. Children two and under are admitted free.

Now through August 26, the Zoo is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Morning Zoo Rise. Guests can take advantage of our late Saturdays through September 1, and stay and play until 8 p.m. All guests must leave grounds at closing. Become a Zoo fan at http://www.facebook.com/okczoobg or follow us on Twitter @okczoo. To learn more about these and other happenings, call (405) 424-3344 or visit okczoo.com.

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Pets in the paper – beekeepers buzzing

Posted by petblog

on April 8, 2010 at 10:09 am

Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -

Beekeepers abuzz about state meet. (Guthrie)
Pet Tales: Real estate agent gets fixer-upper. (Holdenville)
Mr. Monkey remains on lam, gains fame. (Florida)
Tech Tidbits: Pet’s Eye View camera.
Dear Abby: Older often is better when adopting a pet.

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Pets in the paper – Lump the pup

Posted by petblog

on March 29, 2010 at 3:05 pm

Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -

Firefighters’ mascot earns his room, board. (Bartlesville)
Horse show tests ability. (Oklahoma City, Sunday, page 17a)
A growing philosophy: Stay-at-home dad relishes opportunity to reap land’s bounty. (Oklahoma County)
Birdwatching seminar set. (Broken Arrow, Monday, page 4a)
Grasshoppers may bug West. (Wyoming)
Giraffe’s remains placed in trash after zoo miscommunication. (New Mexico)
New network all wild, all the time. (California, Monday, page 3c)

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Pets in the paper – smacking the shark

Posted by petblog

on February 2, 2010 at 5:04 pm

Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -

Bashing shark saves girl. (New Zealand)
Groundhogs not welcome. (statewide, page 1D)
Bee sting helps MS patient feel better. (nationwide, page 2D)
Exotic pets stalk viewers. (nationwide, page 1D)
Dear Abby: Older man questions whether to adopt a dog. (Nevada)

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Pets in the paper – alpacas, red pandas and jumping cats

Posted by petblog

on January 28, 2010 at 12:58 pm

Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -

Alpacas shine at group’s festivities. (Shawnee)
Zoo strives to keep animals warm. (Oklahoma City)
Pet Tales: Cat jumps over fence and into heart of cancer survivor. (Edmond)
Columnist traumatized by creepy-crawly bugs. (Bartlesville)
Scientists discover dinosaur was red. (Washington, D.C.)
Target salmon goes wild. (nationwide)
Set examples as responsible pet owner. (nationwide)

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Pets in the paper – coats for pets with coats

Posted by petblog

on December 30, 2009 at 10:38 am

Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman -

Pets need to find warmth when weather turns cold. (statewide)
Nature center plans activities. (Norman)
Nonprofit groups adopt former police horses. (Tulsa)
Animal case gets new twist. (Texas)
Parties vote back U.S. beef important ban. (Taiwan)

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Dogs are funniest … not on purpose

Posted by petblog

on October 3, 2009 at 12:35 am

americas-funniest-home-videos So just in case you were wondering, dogs outshine cats when it comes to wins for America’s Funniest Home Videos. I’m not sure that’s a good thing, though. Most of the time winners on America’s Funniest Home Videos have either done something ridiculously stupid or just been hit in the groin.

The show marks its 20th anniversary at 6 p.m. Sunday on ABC. (Read more about TV on the NewsOK Television Blog!)

And in honor of their anniversary, show officials calculated all the animal winners during the past 20 years. Dogs finished first with cats close behind. But there are all kinds of other animals that have won. (Who knew whales could be funny? And who knew that a praying mantis would win not once but twice?)