Tulsa Zoo Home to Historic Litter of Malayan Tiger Cubs
The birth of five Malayan tiger cubs at Tulsa Zoo increased the North American population by 10 percent. All five cubs are thriving, a rarity for this critically endangered species and believed to be a first for a litter this size among accredited zoos.
Tulsa Zoo Mourns Lioness Shatari
Tulsa Zoo is mourning the loss of Shatari, its female African lioness. Shatari began end-of-life care monitoring in June 2022 based on signs of age-related health decline. She was humanely euthanized late last week.
Tulsa Zoo Welcomes 5 Critically Endangered Malayan Tiger Cubs
Five critically endangered Malayan tiger cubs are doing well after being born at the Tulsa Zoo. They were born overnight on Aug. 8 and 9, to mother, Ava, and father, Raja. There are three male cubs and two female cubs.
Tulsa Zoo to Welcome Two New Asian Elephants Into Herd
Tulsa Zoo soon will welcome two new Asian elephant herd members. Hank and Connie are relocating from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the new Elephant Preserve Barn later this summer.
Tulsa Zoo Announces End of Life Care
Jodi, one of the Tulsa Zoo’s geriatric female chimpanzees, and Roger, the zoo’s geriatric North American river otter, are both entering end of life care.
Tulsa Zoo Announces Giraffe Calf Birth
A female giraffe calf is doing well after being born at the Tulsa Zoo yesterday afternoon. The calf was born to mother, Zoe, and father, Hekaya, through Tulsa Zoo’s ongoing participation in the Association of Zoos & Aquariums Giraffe Species Survival Plan®.
Schools Win at Annual Ascension St. John ZooRun Presented by CommunityCare
In its 53rd year, the 2023 Ascension St. John ZooRun presented by CommunityCare is proving to be a popular event for many in the Tulsa community. Among the runners are students, teachers and parents of Town and Country School, a school that accepts students with learning disabilities, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Tulsa Zoo Mourns Loss of Southern White Rhinoceros
Tulsa Zoo is sad to announce that Jeannie, the zoo’s 43-year-old Southern white rhinoceros, was diagnosed with cancer and humanely euthanized by the veterinary care staff on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Tulsa Zoo Celebrates 53 Years of Family Run Fun
Tulsa Zoo celebrates 53 years of family run fun with 2023 Ascension St. John ZooRun Presented by CommunityCare, scheduled for Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. The event will include a 5k, 10k and the Ascension St. John 1-mile Fun Run. Runners may choose from in-person or virtual options.
