Tulsa Zoo

Gus and Nellie have officially emerged from their winter brumation and are back enjoying their outdoor habitat! 🐊☀️Planning a spring break trip to the zoo? Be sure to stop by their habitat between WildLIFE Trek Water and Forest to see them!

✨ Step into a glowing dreamscape as the zoo transforms after hours into a world of wonder during ZooLIGHTful. ✨ This limited-time illumination festival runs March 26 through June 7, 2026, Thursday through Sunday from 6–9:30 p.m. Tickets: heyor.ca/Q7YDqL

Our Contact Yard animals received their routine vet exams! 🐐🩺 These check-ups included weigh-ins, hoof inspections, temperature checks, vaccines & eye exams. We’re excited to welcome everyone planning a visit to the Tulsa Zoo for Spring Break!🌷

LAST CHANCE for early-bird pricing! ⏰ There’s still time to register for the Oklahoma Central Credit Union ZooRun on April 18 and save! With a CommunityCare 10K & 5K, plus a 1-mile Fun Run, there’s a pace for everyone! 🏃‍♀️🐾 Register👉 heyor.ca/gSKwy4

Something ZooLIGHTful is coming... March 26, 2026 ✨

Meerkat update! ☀️🐾 Our three brothers, Tifu, Gumu and Shaka, are doing well behind the scenes and are enjoying the warmer weather we've been having lately! We hope you enjoy this video of the trio enjoying some fun enrichment.

💚 A little splash of green for March! 💚 A new print by River is now available through Art Untamed! 🐧🎨 If you’re feeling lucky this month, this print is the perfect way to add color to your space while supporting our animals here at the Tulsa Zoo: heyor.ca/MTRRjd

DYK you can save $3 per ticket when you purchase online? Take advantage of this discount when planning your next visit! We also want to give you a heads up about a change at Tulsa Zoo. The Zoo is transitioning to a cashless payment system. Learn More: heyor.ca/sLkKSe

Tickets are now available for our 8th annual Conservation on Tap! 🍻 Sip to save species on Friday, May 15. Enjoy unlimited samples from local breweries, distributors and home brewers, plus live music, delicious food and animal encounters! 21+ event. 🎟️: heyor.ca/NBQKj2

Flo, our river otter is enjoying enrichment generously gifted through our Amazon Wishlist! 🦦 Items like these play an important role in keeping animals mentally & physically stimulated through exploration, play and problem-solving. 🎁 View our Wishlist: heyor.ca/VRBA2r

You voted & the results are in! 🐧🐧✨Our chicks hatched in Dec. now proudly carry the festive names Holly & Jolly! Thank you to all who joined the fun & helped us choose the winning names. We can’t wait to keep you updated as Holly & Jolly reach new milestones within our colony!

Who else is beary glad it's Friday?! 🙋🐻

🦢 Our Trek team recently welcomed Big Sean, a trumpeter swan who will serve as a companion for Tammy, our female. You can spot the pair outside from the bridge between Life in the Cold and Desert. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Big Sean and Tammy on your next visit.

We need YOUR help! 🐧 Our two oldest penguin chicks, both hatched in December, are ready for names! Our bird team picked some holiday-inspired options: Chick 1 (girl): Rudolph “Rudy” Holly Joy Chick 2 (sex TBD): Jolly Winter Noel/Noelle Vote in our Facebook poll tomorrow!

Tickets are now available for WALTZ Into the Wilds presented by Hardesty Family Foundation on Sept. 18! ✨ Buy tickets and save during our Early-Bird Sale! Valid now through Feb. 27. 🎟️ heyor.ca/WintXC

Our Exhibits team recently built a new climbing structure for our siamangs in their outdoor habitat! Watch the video to see our troop explore the completed structure for the very first time! This new addition provides even more opportunities to climb, rest and enjoy extra shade.

The next bird courtship behavior we're highlighting is our flamingos! 💕 These birds are famous for their eye-catching courtship displays, including flagging, parading and wing salutes. With necks outstretched and wings raised high, flamingos know how to make an impression!

Those warts are actually specialized glands and a great sign that the young toads are developing just as they should. This achievement is a major milestone for amphibian care and a wonderful testament to the expertise of our team. 🐸

Their parents can be seen on exhibit in our Life in the Water building, so you may have spotted them before during your visit. Some of the toadlets have even started developing their characteristic warts, an exciting and completely natural part of their growth.

We’re thrilled to share that more than 200 Asian giant toads have successfully hatched here at Tulsa Zoo and are now growing into tiny toadlets! These little ones are just centimeters long right now, but will eventually reach five to eight inches as adults.