Connecting, Caring, Advocating for Wildlife, People and Wild Places. When you visit the Tulsa Zoo you're supporting wildlife here and around the world.

6421 E 36th St N Tulsa, OK
Joined August 2011
The answer to our latest #SkeletonSeries radiograph is a four-toed hedgehog! 🦔 Meet Scout! He is one of our education animal ambassadors; a special group of animals that help us connect guests with wildlife through educational programs and keeper chats.
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Our #SkeletonSeries continues! 🩻 Can you guess which Tulsa Zoo animal is featured in this radiograph? Put your detective skills to the test and share your best guess below. 👀🦴 Think you know the answer? Check back tomorrow to find out!
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For an even better view, head to the H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Zebra Overlook, where you’ll be able to enjoy the habitat with a treat from the nearby concession area. The overlook will also offer a unique space for private events after hours!
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You will see many of these areas nearing completion as we look toward the arrival of our zebras next year in anticipation for our fall 2027 grand opening!
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Construction Update: Zarrow Zebra Habitat! 🦓🌿 When you exit Lost Kingdom and enter William S. Smith African Wilds, the Zarrow Zebra Habitat will be one of the first things you see.
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When the complex opens in 2027, guests will have multiple opportunities to view our future dazzle of zebras, including spots near the Bank of Oklahoma Baobab Tree and along the pathway to Helmerich Playground.
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Meet the newest little face in our Conservation Center! 🪶 This African pygmy falcon chick fledged its nest last week! While adults are sexually dimorphic, those differences aren't as apparent in fledglings. That means we'll have to wait to find out if it's male or female!
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Time for another round of our #SkeletonSeries! This radiograph belongs to one of our zoo residents, but can you figure out who? We'll reveal the answer tomorrow! 🦴
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Take a look inside the Mary K. Chapman Rhino Reserve! 🦏🌿 Rudo & Sally share their habitat with springbok, sitatunga, warthogs & grey-crowned cranes. Our team prepares the yard with enrichment & hay, while mud wallows and vegetation provide opportunities for natural behaviors.
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What does a morning with our southern white rhinos look like? 🦏🌞 Join Zoological Manager of Hoofstock, Kelsey and Keeper Jorel as they get Rudo and Sally ready for access to the Mary K. Chapman Rhino Reserve! Stay tuned for more!
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The housing structure for the Clayton and Gina Hughes Family Giant Anteater Habitat is taking shape as construction continues. We’re looking forward to the next steps in bringing this space to life and will share more updates along the way! 🏗️🛠️
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In honor of African Penguin Awareness Day, we kicked off our #SkeletonSeries with a look beneath the feathers of one of these incredible birds! 🩻🐧 You can learn more about this critically endangered species during weekly keeper chats or during a penguin encounter.🐧
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Our #SkeletonSeries is back! 🩻 Our veterinary team shared this radiograph of one of our zoo residents, but can you guess which animal it belongs to? Take a look and put your best guess in the comments! 👀 We'll reveal the answer tomorrow!
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Who says penguins can't fly?!🐧✈️ Meet Pilot Penguin, the 2026 HallowZOOeen presented by Oklahoma Central Credit Union character! 🎃 Keep an eye out for Pilot Penguin and characters from years past at this year's event. 🎟️ Online reservations required: heyor.ca/1Xk0wS
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It may technically be autumn, but we're ready for the zoo to start looking like it too! 🍂 🎃  A little throwback to last year while we eagerly wait for this year's fall foliage to arrive. 🍁
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Our keepers love sharing their knowledge with our guests during daily keeper chats. Their passion and expertise for the animals they care for really shine through, and you’re always bound to learn something new! 🐾 Check out this month’s schedule here: heyor.ca/6ihrgq
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Zoo Nights is getting a Halloween twist! 🎃🌙 Join us on Saturday, October 17, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. for 21+ night filled with live music, animal chats, yard games, entertainment and plenty of fall fun. 🍂 Costumes are highly encouraged! 👻 🎟️: heyor.ca/Z1qIsB
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Leave your mark on Tulsa Zoo history! As William S. Smith African Wilds takes shape, you can become part of this exciting chapter with a personalized plaque that will be permanently displayed within the complex when it opens fall 2027. 🦓🦁🦛 Learn more: heyor.ca/HwJEvS
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Feeling “Fort”y! Yesterday, we celebrated Morris’ 40th birthday with some themed enrichment for him and the troop! Our Primates & Children’s Zoo team made box-sheet forts & prepared some treats, including “40” frozen chow banana cakes, pineapple skewers & ice treats! 🍍🧊
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Happy 918 Day! ❤️💛💙 We were honored to host Mayor Monroe Nichols and give a special site tour of the William S. Smith African Wilds complex. We’re excited to create new experiences and expand our impact for wildlife. We’re proud to call this community home!
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