Tulsa Zoo Announces Siamang Infant Name
Tulsa Zoo announced the name of their newest male siamang – Pandai (pronounced pan’-dye). The name means clever in Malay.
Tulsa Zoo Announces Penguin Chick Name and Sex
The Tulsa Zoo catalogued more than 10,000 votes from the public to determine the winning name for their penguin chick: River. The zoo also determined the sex of the penguin through an outside DNA test, which shows River is female.
Name Our Penguin
In celebration of our penguin exhibit’s 20th birthday, help us name the newest addition to our African penguin colony!
Hodari’s Birthday Celebration
In celebration of Hodari’s first birthday, we are inviting you to go behind the scenes inside the Mary K. Chapman Rhino Reserve. Join us this Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a peek inside Hodari’s home, special giveaways, and to sign Hodari’s rhino-sized birthday card!
Tulsa Zoo Mourns Loss of Malayan Tiger
Tulsa Zoo is mourning the loss of Gahara, a male Malayan tiger who was humanely euthanized on Oct. 26. Gahara was being treated for lameness in one of his legs. A physical exam revealed that cancer was present and further investigation found evidence of the cancer’s spread to other parts of his body.
Administering COVID-19 Vaccine to Susceptible Animals
Tulsa Zoo has begun administering COVID-19 vaccines to zoo mammals that are considered susceptible to coronavirus. The vaccine, which is manufactured by Zoetis, is made exclusively for animals. The zoo is prioritizing species based on their risk for developing COVID-19, including tigers, lions, snow leopards, jaguars, bears, chimpanzees and other species.
ZooNews Spring 2022
Elephant Preserve Groundbreaking
The Tulsa Zoo broke ground on the new Oxley Family Elephant Experience and Elephant Preserve on June 22, 2022. It will be one of the largest AZA facilities of its […]
Shatari Update
Shatari, Tulsa Zoo’s female African lion, is nearing a landmark birthday. She will turn 20 on June 23, making her one of the oldest lioness’ in the country. Due to her advanced age, she is experiencing a natural decline in health, which has led our veterinary and animal staff to begin end-of-life care monitoring.
