Western lowland gorillas are critically endangered, with wild populations threatened by poaching, disease and habitat destruction. The OKC Zoo supports gorilla conservation through several programs, including its partnership with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
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Record 25 million visitors fueled Oklahoma City’s economy in 2025
A record 25 million visitors traveled to the city last year, driving $2.9 billion in spending, supporting more than 36,000 jobs and generating $396 million in state and local tax revenue, according to a new economic impact report commissioned by Visit Oklahoma City. The report, prepared by Tourism Economics, also found visitor activity generated a […]
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Oklahoma Bio Week returns Aug. 17-21
Oklahoma Bio Week returns Aug. 17-21 with a series of events highlighting the state’s growing bioscience and life sciences industries. Hosted by the Oklahoma City Innovation District in partnership with Life Science Oklahoma, the second annual event brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, educators, students and community members for programs focused on biotechnology, healthcare innovation, […]
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Pumpkinville celebrates Route 66 centennial at Myriad Botanical Gardens
Myriad Botanical Gardens will take families on a trip down the Mother Road this fall with Pumpkinville: Road to Route 66, running Oct. 1-25 in downtown Oklahoma City. Inspired by the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66, this year’s Pumpkinville will feature thousands of pumpkins, seasonal displays, family activities and larger-than-life pumpkin murals depicting landmarks […]
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OKC Zoo, Red Coyote host run for monarch conservation
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is teaming up with Red Coyote and Boldt for an evening fun run supporting monarch butterfly conservation on Thursday, Aug. 27. The approximately 3-mile Red Coyote Zoo Run Club course winds through the Zoo’s 100-acre park and is open to runners of all paces and abilities. Proceeds benefit […]
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OKC Zoo Announces Asian Elephant Kairavi Is Pregnant with First Calf
The Oklahoma City Zoo’s endangered Asian elephant herd is continuing to grow. Zoo officials announced that 7-year-old Asian elephant Kairavi, known as “Kai,” is pregnant with her first calf and is expected to give birth in June 2027. The announcement was made during the Zoo’s World Elephant Day celebration on Aug. 1. The upcoming birth […]
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OG Picks for the Weekend – July 23-28
July is just about SO OVER but it’s not leaving quietly! Festivals Out West Music FestWest Village in Downtown OKCFriday, July 24, 6-11pmwestvillageokc.com Farmers Markets OKC Public Farmers MarketSaturdays, 9am-2pmokcfarmersmarket.com Scissortail Farmers MarketSaturdays, 9am-1pm through Octoberscissortailpark.org Film OKCMOA Filmsokcmoa.com. Times vary.Backrooms, July 16-26Romería, July 17-19 Theater Sordid Lives by Del ShoresThursdays-Sundays through July 26, 8-10pmCarpenter […]
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Oklahoma City Ballet unveils 2026-27 season
Oklahoma City Ballet unveiled its 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classical favorites, contemporary works and family-friendly productions, including the company’s first-ever production of Don Quixote. The season opens Sept. 11 with the seventh annual Ballet Under the Stars at Scissortail Park. The free outdoor performance will feature excerpts from classical ballets alongside contemporary works, […]
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ReMerge to equip 300 students for new school year
As the first day of school approaches, ReMerge is asking the community to help ensure 300 Oklahoma City children have the supplies they need to start the year prepared. The nonprofit’s annual Back to School Bash, set for Aug. 1, will provide backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies for children of mothers participating in ReMerge’s […]
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Team OKC launches first LA28 community volunteer event in Oklahoma City
As applications open for volunteers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Team OKC marked the two-year countdown to the LA28 Olympics by hosting Oklahoma City’s first official LA28 community volunteer event Tuesday at Zach D. Taylor Park. Held in partnership with OKC Beautiful, the community cleanup brought together more than 100 volunteers, who collected […]