Tulsa Zoo
6421 East 36th Street North
Tulsa, OK 74115
(918) 669-6600

General Zoo Information

Department Contacts
Admissions/Lost & Found
Education
Group Sales/School Groups
Membership
Private Events
Public Relations
Volunteer Opportunities

The Tulsa Zoo is owned by the City of Tulsa and managed by Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc. TZMI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, governed by a volunteer board of directors.

In 2018, the Tulsa Zoo celebrates 90 years of providing family friendly recreation, natural sciences education and conservation of wildlife.

Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc., Board of Directors
Mike Miers, Chair
Doug May, Vice Chair
Jason Van Valkenburg, Treasurer
Brad Mueller, Secretary

Hanna Bentley
Monty Butts
Shane Fernandez
Mike Harrell
Jeff James
Kenneth Klein
Suzanne Kneale
Joel-lyn McCormick
Hannah Robson
John Stava
Jason Van Valkenburg
Scott Vandergriff
Tom C. Vincent II

Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc., Executive Staff
Terrie Correll, President/CEO

Joe Barkowski, VP of Animal Conservation and Science
Gabe Crouch, VP of Human Resources
Don Hammons, VP of Finance and Administration
Lindsay Hutchison, VP of Philanthropy and Community Engagement
Scott Shope, VP of Facilities and Grounds

Tulsa Zoo MISSION
Inspiring passion for wildlife in every guest, every day.

Tulsa Zoo VISION
To be the premier family recreation destination and the leading wildlife education and conservation resource in Oklahoma.

Tulsa Zoo VALUES
Excellence – We have a passion for excellence and continuous improvement. We are encouraged to take initiative to improve the guest experience. We reject the status quo because we value creativity and diversity. We constantly challenge and stretch ourselves to learn new things and to grow both personally and professionally.

Integrity – We act with integrity in everything we do. Honesty, ethics, accountability and social responsibility are fundamental to success. Our behavior must consistently reflect the zoo’s core values during both good and bad times.

Teamwork – We are an organization that expects collaboration from and within the team in order to achieve the zoo mission and the growth and development of staff and facilities. We approach situations, challenges and new ideas with an open mind. We go above and beyond, together, for every guest every time.

Stewardship – We will ensure responsible stewardship of the human and financial resources entrusted to us. We recognize our responsibility to be active participants in our local communities as well as the important part our communities play in supporting our efforts in education, conservation and outreach.

Conservation – We believe in a proactive approach to the preservation of the natural world. Animal care and conservation are the heart of our organization. We value our animal collection.

Fun – We look for humor, fun and fulfillment in our daily work. We want our organization to have a positive, unique and memorable impact for our guests and employees. We celebrate and embrace our diversity and each person’s individuality.

Annual Reports

Download our annual reports here. Each link is a PDF download.
2017-18
2016-17
2015-16
2014-15
2013-14
2012-13

Download additional Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc., financial information here. Each link is a PDF download.
2016-17 Financial Statements With Auditor’s Report
TZMI 2016 Form 990
2015-16 Financial Statements With Auditor’s Report