Tulsa Zoo
The Tulsa Zoo is a great place to visit for families or anyone looking for a fun day out. The zoo has a variety of exhibits featuring animals from all over the world. There are also plenty of activities for kids, such as a petting zoo, playground, and train ride. Admission is affordable, and parking is free. The Tulsa Zoo is a great place to learn about different animals and their habitats. There are also many educational programs offered for school groups. The zoo is open every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Lost Kingdom
The Lost Kingdom is a new attraction at the Tulsa Zoo, themed after ancient Asian cultures. The PGAV-designed exhibit will house ambassadors of a wide variety of Asian species, including Malayan tigers, snow leopards, komodo dragons, and Chinese alligators. The Lost Kingdom will also feature an exciting bridge that will allow visitors to experience the majestic power of Malayan tigers.
The development of the Lost Kingdom is part of the Tulsa Zoo's twenty-year master plan. TZMI hired PGAV to prepare a master plan for the new zoo. The firm recommended developing the Lost Kingdom area first. This area would showcase the zoo's rare and endangered species. The PGAV obtained a sparse site map, a partial survey, to develop a concept for the zoo.
Chimpanzee Connection
The Tulsa Zoo recently announced that it has named a male chimpanzee, Enloe, in memory of volunteer Joe Enloe, who spent 20 years creating enrichment for zoo animals. Enloe continues to reach new milestones. The chimp remains in constant contact with his mom Jodi, and is making his first attempts to stand.
Life in the Cold
The new exhibit at the Tulsa Zoo is a major upgrade from the NALM. This exhibit features a greater variety of reptiles and birds. New species include the Eastern paradise whydah and the Pin-tailed whydah. Other highlights of this exhibit include the arctic fox, chinchillas, and Northern tree shrews. You can even learn about the endangered species of owls and pigeons that live in the zoo's conservation program.
Rainforest
The Rainforest at Tulsa Zoo is a fantastic place to see a variety of animals from the rainforests of South America. The animals of this exhibit live in a lush, humid rainforest that is ideal for watching them in their natural habitat. The Zoo is an 84-acre non-profit property that is owned by the City of Tulsa and privately operated by Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc. The Tulsa Zoo is situated in one of the largest municipal parks in the United States.
The Rainforest at Tulsa Zoo has recently welcomed a new inhabitant to its exhibit. A 14-year-old jaguar named Caipora has joined the zoo's rainforest residents. Staff members describe Caipora as a reserved, inquisitive animal. Guests who are quiet have even been treated to the sight of Caipora approaching the mesh for a close-up look.
Helmerich Playground
The Helmerich Playground at Tulsa Zoo is an imaginative play space designed to inspire children to play with the animals in the park. Children are encouraged to engage with the animals through play, which promotes empathy and understanding through shared experiences. The park is equipped with separate areas for toddlers and older children, and even offers a stroller parking area. The zoo's new play space is a fantastic way to bond with your children and help them learn about animals.
The new exhibits are part of a 20-year Master Plan, which was released in 2012. The Lost Kingdom Exhibit will feature rare animals from Asia, including Komodo dragons, Malayan tigers, and snow leopards. In honor of the centennial, the Hardesty Family Foundation pledged to support the new exhibits. This is an exciting time for Tulsa Zoo.
Elephant breeding program
The Tulsa Zoo is part of an international effort to breed African and Asian elephants and increase their numbers. The project is in collaboration with the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., which doesn't currently have an Asian elephant with the right virulence. The National Zoo is hoping that Sneezy's genetics will help them expand their population. But to make this possible, the Tulsa Zoo is doing more than letting Sneezy roam the grounds of the zoo. The elephant breeding program at Tulsa Zoo is an important step towards this goal.
The zoo recently welcomed three new species to its herd. The new Asian elephant, named Booper, will be joined by his herd mates. The Tulsa Zoo is also adopting a 14-year-old white rhino, Sally, from the Columbus Zoo, to be part of their SSP breeding recommendation with Rudo. Another new animal is an 18-month-old giraffe named Zoe. The new arrivals are part of the Lost Kingdom exhibit.
Location
The Tulsa Zoo is located in Tulsa, OK at 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74115
