3K views · 11 reactions | The grand opening for a new Oklahoma City Zoo exhibit that's dedicated to animals from Africa is a few weeks away. News 9’s Colby Thelen was at the zoo Tuesday morning with a preview of the new exhibit.Want to know more? Tune in to Africa Among the Wild, our next Oklahoma's Own Original, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday only on News 9 #okc #tv #news #oklahoma #okczoo #oklahomasown #news9 | KWTV - NEWS 9 | Facebook

It's that time of year to experience joy and wonder around the OKC Zoo! OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS presented by OG&E features amazing light displays and interactive lanterns that will have you saying "ooh" and "ahh" and "when can we go again?!" And now through December 24, guests of all ages can meet the big man himself, Santa! You can even explore the lights in style with a festive ScooterPal available for rental. Make it a full night by enjoying delicious, sweet treats at Canopy Cafe including flam

The Oklahoma City Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a female Plains zebra foal! Born Saturday, November 29, the foal weighed 97 lbs. at birth and is named Lyra, after the constellation listed by 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. She is the second offspring for parents Mars and Nebula. Guests can see Lyra and the rest of the dazzle—one of the terms for a group of zebras—in their habitat inside Expedition Africa, weather permitting. Read the full story about Lyra at https://bit.ly/4qg25rl | O

53K views · 773 reactions | 練 DINOSAURS IN OKC! The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden's new Dino Safari exhibit features 15 life-size animatronics and eight skeleton replicas. https://bit.ly/2PI20kl | KOCO 5 News | Facebook

Xerxes is making a splash as we head into the New Year! 💦 The OKC Zoo is closed today, but will be open tomorrow, New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1, for normal operating hours. However, you can celebrate 2026 in style with OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS! SAFARI LIGHTS, presented by OG&E, will be lighting up the Zoo tonight from 5:30-11 p.m., with last check in at 10 p.m. You can get tickets and celebrate the new year at https://bit.ly/4nIXKfv 📸 Elephant Caretakers | Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Ga