By Darla Shelden, Metropolis Sentinel Reporter —.
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Metropolis Zoo and Botanical Backyard will supply free basic admission on weekday afternoons in the course of the first three weeks of August: 2–6; 9–13; and 16–20, 2023.
Uncover the OKC Zoo’s animal household and habitats without charge on the next dates:
- Monday, August 2 by way of Friday, August 6, from midday to 4 p.m. every day.
*On-line reservations open at midday on Monday, July 26 for this week.
- Monday, August 9 by way of Friday, August 13, from midday to 4 p.m. every day.
*On-line reservations open at midday on Monday, August 2 for this week.
- Monday, August 16 by way of Friday, August 20, from midday to 4 p.m. every day.
*On-line reservations open at midday on Monday, August 9 for this week.
Company making a web based reservation at okczoo.org/tickets will obtain free basic Zoo admission throughout this particular supply. Capability is proscribed to 6 individuals per reservation.
ZOOfriends members may also must make reservations throughout these particular weeks.
Attendance will likely be restricted every afternoon to make sure social distancing amongst company whereas within the park and an amazing Zoo expertise for everybody. This supply applies to all company – adults, seniors and kids. Kids two and below are all the time free and don’t require a reservation. Extra Zoo reductions and coupon vouchers aren’t legitimate throughout this promotion.
“The OKC Zoo strives to attach all Oklahomans with the world’s vanishing wildlife and wild locations,” stated Dwight Lawson, Government Director/CEO for the Oklahoma Metropolis Zoo and Botanical Backyard. “Our free weekday afternoon promotion is without doubt one of the Zoo’s many entry packages that present an enriching expertise for households at a reduced fee or no value in any respect.”
Throughout your Zoo journey, company can add these one-of-kind Zoo sights and experiences to their afternoon go to: DINO SAFARI, Elephant Specific Tram, camel rides, Endangered Species Carousel, Explorikeet feedings, giraffe feedings, sea lion presentation and Stingray Bay – all accessible for the summer time season. Each day capability will likely be restricted for every attraction.
Company can pre-purchase tickets for all Zoo rides and sights after they make their on-line reservation at okczoo.org/tickets or buy them within the park.
The Oklahoma Metropolis Zoo is presently in its summer time hours and open every day from 8 a.m. to five p.m. with the final entry no later than 4 p.m. Attendees should buy advance tickets at okczoo.org/tickets to keep away from the entry traces.
Positioned on the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, the OKC Zoo is a member of the Affiliation of Zoos and Aquariums, the American Alliance of Museums, Oklahoma Metropolis’s Journey District and an Journey Highway companion.
Common admission is $12 for adults and $9 for kids ages 3-11 and seniors ages 65 and over. Kids two and below are admitted free. Zoo followers can help the OKC Zoo by changing into a ZOOfriends member. Beginning at $45, memberships could be bought at ZOOfriends.org and supply entry to the OKC Zoo for a whole yr plus, extra advantages and reductions.
To be taught extra about Zoo happenings, name 405-424-3344 or go to okczoo.org.
