I WANT A HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR CHRISTMAS!!
On Monday, December 1st, native Oklahoman, Gayla Peevey Henderson will sing her famous song “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” during a Skype broadcast at 11 a.m. in the Zoo’s Education Center’s auditorium located at the east end of the Zoo’s parking lot. Refreshments will be served along with a selection of “hippo” merchandise that will be available for purchase.
Gayla first sang the song in 1953. It quickly gained popularity on the radio, and a local promoter used the song in order to raise money to purchase the OKC Zoo's first hippo; Matilda, who lived at the zoo for over 50 years.
Merry Christmas!!!
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Sunday, November 30, 2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
End of Season Updates:
Okay folks, we've entered the time of year where the weather is getting colder and holidays are popping up every other week in seems. That means that a lot of activity in the zoo goes down.
For the time being, the following activities will still go on, weather and staff permitting:
The Zoo will stay open to the public everyday with the exceptions of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. In the past, the Zoo has closed when roads have been deemed too hazardous to drive on.
For those of you on a budget but still wanting to see the Zoo, December and January offers special Free Admission Mondays.
Okay folks, we've entered the time of year where the weather is getting colder and holidays are popping up every other week in seems. That means that a lot of activity in the zoo goes down.
For the time being, the following activities will still go on, weather and staff permitting:
- Giraffe Feeding
- Lorikeet Feeding
- Elephant Demonstration
- Carousel
- and Tram
The Zoo will stay open to the public everyday with the exceptions of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. In the past, the Zoo has closed when roads have been deemed too hazardous to drive on.
For those of you on a budget but still wanting to see the Zoo, December and January offers special Free Admission Mondays.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
WHY HAVE THE ELEPHANTS MOVED?
Recent visitors to Expedition Asia may have noticed that the female and male elephants have switched yards. Normally the larger yard that is connected to the presentation yard houses our female elephants, while a smaller yard is used for our solitary male, Rex.
For a few months, Rex will be in the larger yard, and occasionally be used in the Elephant demonstration (only on weekends, weather permitting.)
We are simply preparing for the birth of our new baby elephant. This smaller yard is the 'baby proof' yard. The small pool can be drained in about a minute, and there are no tough hills to climb or slopes to tumble down.
The Pachyderm team is just preparing for a safe birth should Asha go into labor outside, rather than in her maternity stall inside the Elephant Barn. Chandra and Malee will be with Asha throughout the daytime hours. The aunt and young elephant will stay together in their own stall while Asha sleeps in the maternity stall so that the team can be ready if the baby comes at night.
Once the baby is born it will be like any human birth process (give or take a few hundred pounds!) The baby will be 'finger printed', weight and such, a process that takes very little time and then the baby will be back with mama for the important first bonding moments!
Recent visitors to Expedition Asia may have noticed that the female and male elephants have switched yards. Normally the larger yard that is connected to the presentation yard houses our female elephants, while a smaller yard is used for our solitary male, Rex.
For a few months, Rex will be in the larger yard, and occasionally be used in the Elephant demonstration (only on weekends, weather permitting.)
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| Rex, a male Asian Elephant. His tusks were trimmed after repeatedly getting stuck in the netting for hay bales. Photo by Jamie West |
The Pachyderm team is just preparing for a safe birth should Asha go into labor outside, rather than in her maternity stall inside the Elephant Barn. Chandra and Malee will be with Asha throughout the daytime hours. The aunt and young elephant will stay together in their own stall while Asha sleeps in the maternity stall so that the team can be ready if the baby comes at night.
Once the baby is born it will be like any human birth process (give or take a few hundred pounds!) The baby will be 'finger printed', weight and such, a process that takes very little time and then the baby will be back with mama for the important first bonding moments!
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Baby News:
Some of you may know that Asha, mother of Malee (pictured,) is expecting her second calf later this winter. The baby will be the second Asian Elephant born at the Oklahoma City Zoo.
The baby will share the massive exhibit along with its sister, mother, and aunt Chandra. The father, Rex, lives in a nearby exhibit. The separation is natural, as male elephants do not live with females once they reach maturity. Females and young will live in a large family herd.
Some of you may know that Asha, mother of Malee (pictured,) is expecting her second calf later this winter. The baby will be the second Asian Elephant born at the Oklahoma City Zoo.
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| Asian Elephant, Malee, receives some positive reinforcement after demonstrating how the elephants lift their legs so the Keepers may inspect their feet during bathing. Photo by Jamie West. |
I am very excited to announce that I've been chosen as a member of volunteers on a team to watch for when Asha gives birth to ensure that everything goes smoothly!
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Recent Zoo Baby News:
The baby Lowland Gorilla, recently named Kamina by keepers, has been paired with a foster mom at the Cincinnati Zoo! She will be sent off soon to meet her new family. This will be a great new page in her life, and though we are sad to see her go, we're overjoyed to know that she will soon be able to socialize with her kind the way gorilla's are meant to.
Update:
Kamina is settling into her new home, after the routine quarantine that new animals coming into a zoo go through, she will be introduced to her new family. Videos and other updates on Kamina can be found on the Cincinnati Zoo website.
The baby Lowland Gorilla, recently named Kamina by keepers, has been paired with a foster mom at the Cincinnati Zoo! She will be sent off soon to meet her new family. This will be a great new page in her life, and though we are sad to see her go, we're overjoyed to know that she will soon be able to socialize with her kind the way gorilla's are meant to.
Update:
Kamina is settling into her new home, after the routine quarantine that new animals coming into a zoo go through, she will be introduced to her new family. Videos and other updates on Kamina can be found on the Cincinnati Zoo website.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
The newest addition to the Oklahoma City Zoo is here!
She's a Western Lowland Gorilla. Born to the silverback Togo and female Ndjole. Unfortunately, Ndjole has rejected her baby.
The vet staff waited 24 hours to see if Ndjole would show interest in her baby girl, but after hours of disinterest, the vet staff decided to interfere in the interest of the baby. Further attempts to get the two to bond will take place in the next few weeks.
Until an ultimatum is reached, the vet staff will hand-raise the baby girl.
http://www.news9.com/story/26316760/okc-zoo-celebrates-birth-of-baby-gorilla
She's a Western Lowland Gorilla. Born to the silverback Togo and female Ndjole. Unfortunately, Ndjole has rejected her baby.
The vet staff waited 24 hours to see if Ndjole would show interest in her baby girl, but after hours of disinterest, the vet staff decided to interfere in the interest of the baby. Further attempts to get the two to bond will take place in the next few weeks.
Until an ultimatum is reached, the vet staff will hand-raise the baby girl.
http://www.news9.com/story/26316760/okc-zoo-celebrates-birth-of-baby-gorilla
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