Tulsa Zoo

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Tulsa Zoo and its collection

Tulsa Zoo, opened in 1927, is a zoo in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.

The zoo sits within Mohawk Park, among the largest city-owned parks in the country.

History

The Tulsa Zoological Society was incorporated in 1927, and Mayor George Watkins dedicated Monkey Island in 1931, its 40 monkeys having cost $7 apiece. The koi pond dates from 1939 and was built by the Works Progress Administration to hold alligators. The chimpanzee Duke arrived in 1950, followed in 1954 by Gunda, a four-year-old Asian elephant given by the Tulsa Jaycees.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include White Rhinoceros, Giraffe, African Penguin, Aldabra Tortoise and Chimpanzee.

Exhibits

Lost Kingdom takes its gardens and settings from old Asian cultures such as Angkor Wat and holds Malayan tigers, snow leopards, Chinese alligators, siamangs, binturongs and Komodo dragons. Valley of the Elephant gives 2.5 acres to three elephants, and the Robert J. LaFortune Wild Life Trek occupies four buildings, having once been the North American Living Museum. Helmerich Sea Lion Cove, housing California sea lions, opened in 2012.

Things to do

Things to do include Attractions, Behind-the-Scenes Experiences, Keeper Chat and Helmerich Playground.

Conservation and approach

Its conservation programme reports backing more than 200 projects, among them palm-oil education, FrogWatch USA and ocean education.

What the venue says

Attractions
Concessions From classic favorites to local treats, Tulsa Zoo offers a variety of dining options to satisfy every appetite.
Parking FREE - Members $6 - Non members
As a zoo for all, Tulsa Zoo is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all within our gates.