Pets in the paper – we have it all!
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Oklahoma City police officer shot by another aiming at charging dog. (Oklahoma City)
- Pet Tales: Comfy, cozy kitty. (Oklahoma City)
- Hatchery might close. (Oklahoma City)
- Opinion: Passage of breeder bill encouraging. (state capitol)
- Bill update: Pet breeders, equine dentistry. (state capitol)
- Wildlife event set. (Freedom)
- Mortality at zoo often beats expectancy. (Tulsa)
- Small stallion could claim record. (New Hampshire, video below)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – Elvis Poultry
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Reading event at the zoo helps bring books to life. (Oklahoma City)
- Bill updates: Wildlife. (state capitol)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – Lump the pup
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
Pets in the paper – the new breeds in town
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Three new breeds to be shown at Westminster. (New York)
- Zoo takes confiscated elephant. (Ohio)
- Pilot whales euthanized. (New Zealand)
- Blog: Pedigree joins Carrie Underwood.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Go, go Gotebo!
The goats are home. OK, to be more specific, the Nigerian dwarf goats at the Oklahoma City Zoo are now at home in the new Children’s Zoo exhibit. Zoo staffers hauled the cuddly creatures from their off-exhibit habitat to their new digs. They’ll be part of the contact barn. The goats, along with all the other Children’s Zoo animals, will debut March 12. Check out these photos sent in from D. Jones and C. Lewis of the Oklahoma City Zoo.
Liz Kock, Registered Veterinary Technician at the Oklahoma City Zoo, gives Jet a lift to his new home in the Children’s Zoo.
Darcy Henthorn, Oklahoma City Zoo Curator of Children’s Zoo & Birds, happily carries Oologah into his barn at the new Children’s Zoo.
Duncan gets a lift from Oklahoma City Zoo Children’s Zoo Supervisor Doug Latham into the new Children’s Zoo Barn.
Brandon Bourassa, a Children’s Zoo keeper, carries Gotebo into the new Children’s Zoo Barn on goat moving day.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – closer to teeth floating
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Eagle enclosure collapses at animal nonprofit. (Noble)
- Committee OKs horse dental bill. (state Capitol)
- Zoo gears training toward volunteers. (Oklahoma City)
- Pet Tales: Dachshund enjoys penthouse. (Edmond)
- Cats proving agile in contests. (nationwide)
- Animals aboard space rocket. (Iran)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Two-for-one admission and sharks in February!
Looking for somethign to do that doesn’t involve trying to coax your dog into the yard for a potty break? I thought so. Check out this info from the Oklahoma Aquarium:
Shaking off a case of cabin fever? The Oklahoma Aquarium is making it easier on families to get out of the house with Two-For-Tuesdays, Science Under The Stars and Super Shark Sundays. Through February, visitors can enjoy two-for-one admission on Tuesdays, which is most convenient for scheduling around work and school because the Aquarium is open till 9:00. (Free admission applies to the lowest price per pair of tickets purchased.)
There’s an added draw on Tuesday evenings: Science Under The Stars at 6:30. This interactive program hosted by the Aquarium Education Department features hands-on activities, crafts and close inspection of some of the aquatic world’s most mysterious and fascinating animals. The theme Tuesday, February 2nd is 8-Armed Bandits, examining cephalopods including octopus and squid. Please check our website for program themes through February. www.okaquarium.org
Also in February, Super Shark Sundays! This is a contest open to kids to test their shark smarts to win prizes including a family membership. Just visit the Aquarium on any Sunday in February, pick up an entry form at the information desk for your age group, sleuth out the answer to a scientific shark question, then turn it in on your way out. The drawing for final prizes will be March 1st, but J.P. vanEttinger, “Shark Man” will pass out a limited number of smaller prizes to kids showing off their shark knowledge.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – some feel-good stories
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Fire crew rescues stranded kitten. (Midwest City)
- Zoo seeks volunteers. (Oklahoma City)
- Davey’s a snake charmer. (Washington, Okla.)
- Dogs drifts 75 miles on ice. (Poland)
Those two rescue stories are a great pick-me-up for a dreary day like this.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – alpacas, red pandas and jumping cats
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
Pets in the paper – a pack of alpacas!
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Alpaca owners gather for wild, woolly show. (Shawnee)
- See the zoo for free. (Oklahoma City)
- Plane returns after hitting bird. (Virginia)
- Police rescue ferrets. (Mexico)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
