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Groundhog Day/Bear Awareness Day at the OKC Zoo

Groundhog Day/Bear Awareness Day at the OKC Zoo

Date/Time

February 02, 2023 to February 02, 2023
10:00 AM until 01:00 PM

Description

Features themed enrichment activities for Will & Wiley, the zoo's weather-aware grizzly bears. Because the Zoo does not have groundhogs in its animal population, the bears step in as official Groundhog Day gurus. Guests enjoy activities and information stations throughout the event. The black bears and grizzly bears will be receiving enrichment throughout the day.

Activities are free with Zoo admission and include:

  • Interactive educational games and answering a โ€œbear behaviorโ€ activity card.
  • Conservation Education Station: Learn about the worldโ€™s bear species and how the Zoo is contributing to bear conservation from its expert caretakers.
  • Childrenโ€™s Story Time: Kiddos are welcome to attend and hear a reading ofย Bear Snores Onย at 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
  • Facebook Live Chat with the Zooโ€™s carnivore caretakers at 9:30 a.m. Tune in atย www.facebook.com/okczoo.
  • The Zooโ€™s designated โ€œtown crierโ€ will read the official proclamation at 10:30 a.m. in celebration of early Groundhog Day traditions.
  • Animal enrichment for the Zooโ€™s bears will immediately follow the proclamation reading.
  • Teddy Bear Checkup Station: The vet is in! Little ones can take their plush teddy bears to this station for a quick checkup from our veterinary care team.
  • Guests can warm up, enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate while supplies last.

 

Location

OKC Zoo
2101 NE 50th St,
Oklahoma City, OK , US
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Additional Information

Phone

405-424-3344

Cost

FREE with Zoo admission

Ages

All ages welcome

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