Pet Show Blog » Giraffes http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow Everything pets! Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:48:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 Everything pets! Pet Show Blog no Everything pets! Pet Show Blog » Giraffes http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/category/animals/wild-animals/giraffes/ Get in to the Oklahoma City Zoo for FREE next week! http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/2012/07/11/get-in-to-the-oklahoma-city-zoo-for-free-next-week/ http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/2012/07/11/get-in-to-the-oklahoma-city-zoo-for-free-next-week/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:58:37 +0000 Carrie Coppernoll http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/?p=3212 Admission is free to the Oklahoma City Zoo on July 17.

]]> 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.

]]> http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/2012/07/11/get-in-to-the-oklahoma-city-zoo-for-free-next-week/feed/ 0 Tiny okapis? Little giraffe? Yes, please! http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/2012/02/08/tiny-okapis-little-giraffe-yes-please/ http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/2012/02/08/tiny-okapis-little-giraffe-yes-please/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:32:56 +0000 Carrie Coppernoll http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/?p=3118 If you haven’t read about the cuteness happening at the Oklahoma City Zoo yet, it’s time.

]]> If you haven’t read about the cuteness happening at the Oklahoma City Zoo yet, it’s time. In a half-word: adorbs.

]]> http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/2012/02/08/tiny-okapis-little-giraffe-yes-please/feed/ 1 Pumpkin eating at the Oklahoma City Zoo http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/2011/10/21/pumpkin-eating-at-the-oklahoma-city-zoo/ http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/2011/10/21/pumpkin-eating-at-the-oklahoma-city-zoo/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:17:15 +0000 Carrie Coppernoll http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/?p=3012 For the next two weekends, animals at the Oklahoma City Zoo will enjoy some Halloween-themed treats.

]]> For the next two weekends, animals at the Oklahoma City Zoo will enjoy some Halloween-themed treats. It’s free to check out these animal feedings with admission. The pumpkin chompin’ will be Saturdays and Sundays. Here’s the schedule:

SATURDAYS:

10:30 a.m. African Wild Dogs (Wild Dog Drive)

11:00 a.m. Children’s Zoo (Barnyard)

1:15 p.m. Elephant Behavioral Presentation (Elephant Pavilion)

1:30 p.m. Andean Condor & Harpy Eagle (across from picnic pavilions)

1:30 p.m. Great Apes (Great EscApe Building)

2:00 p.m. Upper Aquarium (Noble Aquatic Center)

2:30 p.m. River Otters (Oklahoma Trails)

3:00 p.m. Grizzly Bears (Oklahoma Trails)

3:00 p.m. Sea Lion Habitat (Noble Aquatic Center)

3:30 p.m. Indian Rhino

4:00 p.m. Alligators (Oklahoma Trails)

SUNDAYS:

10:30 a.m. Giraffes

11:00 a.m. Children’s Zoo (Underground)

11:30 a.m. Galapagos Tortoise (Island Life)

1:15 p.m. Elephant Behavioral Presentation (Elephant Pavilion)

1:30 p.m. Andean Condor & Harpy Eagle (across from picnic pavilions)

1:30 p.m. Great Apes (Great EscApe Building)

2:00 p.m. Lower Aquarium (Noble Aquatic Center)

2:30 p.m. River Otters (Oklahoma Trails)

3:00 p.m. Grizzly Bears (Oklahoma Trails)

3:00 p.m. Sea Lion Habitat (Noble Aquatic Center)

3:30 p.m. Indian Rhino

4:00 p.m. Turkey Vulture (Oklahoma Trails Aviary)

]]> http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/2011/10/21/pumpkin-eating-at-the-oklahoma-city-zoo/feed/ 1 Pets in the paper – we have it all! http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/2010/04/26/pets-in-the-paper-we-have-it-all/ http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/2010/04/26/pets-in-the-paper-we-have-it-all/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:32:41 +0000 petblog http://blog.newsok.com/thepetshow/?p=2862 Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -

Oklahoma City police officer shot by another aiming at charging dog.]]> Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Firefighters’ mascot earns his room, board.]]> Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Zoo’s goat-naming contest makes Gotebo a top draw.]]> Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Pet showcase is set at mall.]]> Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Pet Tales: Rescued kitten dodges disaster.]]> Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Zoos expect baby elephant in 2011.]]> Check out these animal stories in the paper since Saturday -

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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Alligator sighting reported at park.]]> Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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