Get in to the Oklahoma City Zoo for FREE next week!
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.
Oklahoma City Zoo animals enjoy icy treats
I say the hogs are the winners in the cuteness category.
Pumpkin eating at the Oklahoma City Zoo
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)
Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your significant otter
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Countryside tour with an otter
A postman in Scotland rescued a baby otter on the side of the road, then took her on a 220 mile tour of the country in his mailbag.
Kenny Wilson spotted the otter, which he named Orla, on the side of the road. He stopped his car and put her in his mailbag to keep her warm.
Wilson fed her kitten milk through the tube of a ballpoint pen, then took her with him in a Mini car enthusiasts’ rally before dropping her at an animal rescue.
Wilson said Orla was nearly frozen when he found her and he didn’t think she would survive. He stopped for milk when he started hearing squeaks from his bag that made him think Orla was hungry.
Orla is now eating fish and being hand-reared at an animal sanctuary.
- Staff Writer Bryan Dean
