Neighborhood parks across Oklahoma City could see improved facilities and programming if the measure is approved by voters. Former councilman Ed Shadid spearheaded the initiative to get the proposal on a city ballot. It came in response to the MAPS program, which focuses on capital improvements over maintenance and operations. Former councilman Pete White, a […]
Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden
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New digs
Several projects are in the works for Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden that officials say will give people renewed reasons for visiting. Apart from three new animal habitat construction projects, the zoo is in the early planning phase of a big new exhibit. “We have what seems like a whole slew of projects […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Lioness intrigue
Outside of the case of the congressional tracking device, perhaps the biggest mystery to Chicken-Fried News has to be the case of the lioness Bridget at the Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden that attracted national attention for her unusual mane. The zoo announced that “The Curious Case of Bridget’s Mane” was solved late […]
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Halloween: Haunted attractions throughout the metro offer frights of every kind, from zombies to haunted houses
Activities range from zombie-themed paintball to family-centric trick or treating.
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Guests will spot plenty of interesting specimens at OKC Zoo’s Creatures and Cocktails event
Costume contest winners receive zoo gift cards, a Texas vacation getaway and other prizes.
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Chicken-Fried News: Bat, man
It turns out that maybe the caged animals aren’t the scariest things at OKC Zoo.
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The 11th annual ZOObrew features Oklahoma beers in one place
The 11th annual ZOObrew features Oklahoma beers in one place.
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Chicken-Fried News: ‘Meow’ cam
Tiger lovers can watch baby tigers, their adopted sister and their mother 24 hours a day on OKC Zoo’s Tiger Cub Cam.
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Summer Guide: OKC Zoo’s education programs teach compassion for wildlife
The zoo’s programs educate the public about conservation efforts and establish the zoo as more than a tourist attraction.
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Food Briefs: Ostrich Egg Breakfast, Hideaway Pizza, Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival and more
OKC Zoo’s Ostrich Egg Breakfast returns, Hideaway Pizza releases a commercial and Oklahoma Craft Beer Festival is May 12-13.