Discover the Oklahoma City Zoo

What do you know about the Oklahoma City Zoo? Discover the history, purpose and mission of this popular and important spot.

The Oklahoma City Zoo covers 110 acres with more than 2,000 animals representing 500 species; expansive hoofstock collection; naturalistic island life exhibit; walk-through aviaries; herpetarium; pachyderm building; big cat exhibit; primate and gorilla exhibit; children's zoo with discovery area; even a Safari Tram.

The Zoo is proud of their memebership in the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and the American Association of Museums. They're listed as both a living museum and a botanical garden. OKC Zoo participates in numerous cooperative Species Survival Plan projects and is dedicated to the conservation of rare and endangered wildlife. And that's good for all of us.

From the official Oklahoma City Zoo vision statement:

"The Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden will be one of the world’s premier zoological institutions, providing visitors and the community with exemplary recreational and educational opportunities.

"Here's the Zoo's official mission statement:

"The Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden shall contribute to an understanding and preservation of the earth's natural resources through positive recreational and educational experiences. The Zoo will also conduct and participate in scientifically based conservation programs that benefit animal and plant communities, both at the Zoo and in nature.

"The Zoo shall provide the following to support and implement its Vision and Mission Statements:

"A diverse animal and plant collection exhibited under naturalistic conditions.

"An environment where visitors may enjoy a recreational experience that is compatible with the Zoo's mission.

"Educational opportunities that reflect current information about the natural world and its diversity.

"Opportunities for zoological research that will contribute to the husbandry, conservation and overall well being of all animal and plant communities.

"Resources for the development of staff and volunteers to assure program potential and growth in performance excellence.

"A sound foundation of fiscal and organizational controls that preserve the community's trust and support.

OKC Zoo Fun Facts

Here are some more facts about the Oklahoma City Zoo:

Animal Collection Totals: 558 Species/1,586 Specimens

The Oklahoma City Zoo is currently working with 57 endangered or threatened species through American Zoo and Aquarium Association's Species Survival Plans.

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