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Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
@okczoo
Conservation organization, leaders in animal care and wellbeing. Connecting YOU to wildlife & wild places.
Oklahoma City, OK
Joined May 2009
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    Need a smile on your face today? Well, our six African painted dog puppies turned ONE YEAR OLD on Tuesday! Time has flown and these pups have had some iconic moments in our pack. Join us in wishing Lucho, Pepi, Messi, Xavi, Sonnett and Yaya the happiest (belated) birthday!
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    Wishing all of the best to our favorite OKC Zoo ambassador, #StevenAdams! The Zoo will miss you 💙🏀
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    Snow-body enjoys this wintry weather more than bison gals, Maryann and Ginger! ❄️🌨 #okwx #okczoo
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    Shanti is an amazing 38 years old, meaning she continues to hold her record of the oldest Indian rhino in North America! Send Shanti all the love for her big birthday! 💚 💚
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    Our pups have names! Since mom's name is Pele after the soccer player, our care team stuck with the soccer theme. Say hello to males Lucho, Messi and Pepi & females Xavi, Sonnett and Yaya! Weather permitting, the pack will be visible at Predator Pass habitat daily from 10-2!
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    It's a girl! 😍 Say hello to Fera (like Farrah), Pam and Ripley's new baby girl! Born on Jan. 28, Fera is named for the scientific name of the lotus flower which is the national flower of Vietnam. You can see Pam, Ripley and Fera in their habitat at Sanctuary Asia! 📷Tayler C
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    A ❄️ day = an adorable look at bison play! 📹: Gretchen Cole Jones, associate veterinarian
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    Say hello to the newest member of the OKC Zoo animal family - a healthy male red panda cub! The cub was born on July 20, at the Zoo’s red panda habitat in Sanctuary Asia to first-time mom, Khyana, 4, and father, Benjamin, 8. Full story at bit.ly/3qfbyWd 📷 Dr Jennifer D
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    Puddles, our miracle fishing cat turns 6 years old today so we’re celebrating with a then and now! Puddles was born via caesarian which made him the first endangered fishing cat to be born by C-section! Join us in wishing this cutie a very happy birthday 📷: OKC Zoo + Zechariah G
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    Injecting cuteness straight into your feed! We are thrilled to share the birth of a female giraffe to mom, Julu! Born on Oct. 10, this little girl stands at 5 feet, 11 inches and weighs about 160 pounds. Stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on our newest arrival!💚
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    Say hello to Herman, Lou, Hugo, Pascal and Henri! 🦁 Today, these brothers got their first wellness exam and caretakers share that all five cubs are healthy and continuing to bond with mom, Dunia. Stay tuned for more "CUB"dates on Herman, Lou, Hugo, Pascal and Henri!
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    Get ready for double the cuteness! Beginning Friday, Sept. 9, OKC Zoo guests will have an opportunity to view Sumatran tiger cub siblings, Luna and Bob, along with their mom, Lola, at their Cat Forest habitat. Mom and cubs will be viewable from 9 to 11 a.m. daily. 📷: Mandi T.
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    A giraffe sized pedicure! Solstice is one of our 1st giraffes to participate in voluntary hoof trimming! As part of her training, Solstice receives lots of treats for placing her hoof on the block but is also able to leave if she needs a break or needs to reset! 📷Behavioral Kim
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    Four little hooves and all ears! We are celebrating the birth of a rare, endangered okapi calf born on Wed., September 7 at 3:42 a.m. in the Zoo's okapi barn. Kayin's new calf is already meeting milestones like nursing and bonding with mom. Stay tuned for updates on Kayin's calf!
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