Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden

When the post-turkey tryptophan hits hard 📷: Photo Crew Tom

When you wake up and realize it's your birthday! Happy 23rd birthday to the biggest elephant in our animal family, Kandula! Send Kandula extra birthday snacks and wishes today 🍎🍌🍉🎉

Our animal family has grown by four little hooves and a whole lot of stripes as an early holiday delivery! On Nov. 18th, our female plains zebra, Nebula gave birth to a healthy baby girl! Read more bit.ly/3V5OpBY 📷: Caretaker Jessica, Dr. Jennifer D., Photo Crew Tom

This deserves to be on the cover of a magazine 📷: Caretaker Tayler

POV: You are Niki's birthday cake and she's going in for a bite! Everyone wish our beloved rhino, Niki, a happy 18th birthday! 📷: Caretaker Marionna

When the kids find out you're going to the zoo for the day! 📷: Photo Crew Cole

Need a smile on your face today? Well, our six African painted dog puppies turned ONE YEAR OLD on Tuesday! Time has flown and these pups have had some iconic moments in our pack. Join us in wishing Lucho, Pepi, Messi, Xavi, Sonnett and Yaya the happiest (belated) birthday!

Classic father son bonding 📷: Simon Hurst

IT'S TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIME! 🎃October 31 vs November 1❄️

🚨SNIFF TEST TIME🚨 You cannot skip the sniff test, we don't make the rules! 📷: Caretaker Mandi

Heart = melting 🥹 📷: Dr. Jennifer D.

There’s something coming to the OKC Zoo that’s black & white & LOVES the heat! African penguins will soon call the OKC Zoo home as part of Shore to Sea! These penguins thrive in the warmer temperatures of Africa. Follow for more updates on Shore to Sea set to open in 2026/2027🐧

How it started versus how it's going😍 6 years ago today, Kairavi entered the world and we're all better for it! We can't wait for many more years of Kairavi so join us in wishing this sweet girl a very happy birthday 📷: Photo Crew Andrea and Dr. Jennifer D.

A giraffe sized pedicure! Solstice is one of our 1st giraffes to participate in voluntary hoof trimming! As part of her training, Solstice receives lots of treats for placing her hoof on the block but is also able to leave if she needs a break or needs to reset! 📷Behavioral Kim

Shanti is an amazing 38 years old, meaning she continues to hold her record of the oldest Indian rhino in North America! Send Shanti all the love for her big birthday! 💚 💚

The Zoo’s Bali mynah bird has a lot to say! Hear what else they have to say when you explore the Dan Moran Aviary 📷: Photo Crew Tom

Hang it in the Louvre! 📷: Photo Crew Amanda

🎉It's official!🎉 The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has been reaccredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)! Read more about our accreditation & the rigorous process it takes to become an accredited zoo bit.ly/3XqKsYI📷 Dr. Jennifer D, Andrea J

HEY DID YOU HEAR? We've got a little meerkat pup ❤️ You may be able to see this little pup on your next visit to the Zoo in their habitat at Expedition Africa! 📷: Admin Kate

Popping in to see what you're up to this fine Monday 👀 📷: Caretaker Taylor