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Zoofan15 said:
Giraffe birth:

A female calf has been born to Zuri:

Tulsa Zoo Welcomes Baby Giraffe
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On September 25th, the zoo announced the giraffe's name, Mi-Na.

Tulsa Zoo - Announcement Today is National Daughters...

On September 26th, the zoo announced they retired 2 of their 3 locomotives to be replaced with new locomotives in the future.

Tulsa Zoo - Since the '60s, the ONEOK Safari Train has...

On November 12th, the zoo announced they celebrated a (0.1) common chimpanzee named Jodi's 50th birthday.

Tulsa Zoo Chimpanzee Turns 50

On November 21st, the zoo announced that they moved their red pandas back on exhibit.

Tulsa Zoo - Exciting news for #TongueOutTuesday! Addison...
 
Tulsa Zoo’s Facebook and Twitter(X) have posted a video blog about the upcoming Oxley Family Elephant Preserve Barn. Rooms are barren but speaks about what each will function for animal and keeper staff needs. Post makes mention of upcoming videos both showcasing indoor and outdoor areas of the new exhibit. Link is to Facebook post :)

Oxley Family Elephant Preserve Barn - Staff Areas | We’re nearing the end of construction of the Oxley Family Elephant Preserve Barn! Join us for a sneak peek as we explore the barn’s staff areas and... | By Tulsa Zoo | Facebook
 
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Another blog was uploaded to their Facebook page of the upcoming Elephant Preserve Barn. This time it’s a look into the different parts of the indoor holding for their herd, with one being the main herd room guests will be able to peer into and see the elephants. Description of video makes mention they will showcase outdoor spaces including the 10 acre preserve in their next video. Link is to Facebook post :)

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Piece of November 2023 News Not Mentioned:
Smaggledagle said:
On April 26th, the zoo announced that their American flamingos will be moved behind-the-scenes for exhibit upgrades.

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On November 29th, the zoo reopened the flamingo exhibit back open to the public, adding a new covered guest viewing area, more land area, and netting across the entire exhibit.

Flamingos Exploring Their Outdoor Space! | Our flamingos got to explore the outdoor space of their exhibit for the first time! If you're wondering what changes we've made to their outdoor space,... | By Tulsa Zoo | Facebook

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King of Komodo Dragons said:
Is the Conservation Center still closed for repairs? I am visiting in a few days and really want to see the Coconut Crab and Diana Monkeys
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On December 29th, the zoo announced they finished renovations to the Conservation Center's roof, which reopened to the public.

Tulsa Zoo - Exhibit Update! Roof renovation is...
 
Another video blog posted for the about the Oxley Family Elephant Preserve on their Facebook. This time shows off one the main yards which guests will be able to see with two others being bts. Also shared a snippet of their 10 acre preserve which is remained mostly untouched. Once the herd is moved to the new barn and preserve area, they’ll commence work on their current habitat they reside in.

Enjoy this preview of our new Elephant Barn and Elephant Preserve! In this video, you'll get a glimpse of the incredible outdoor spaces and amenities... | By Tulsa Zoo | Facebook
 
Julio C Castro said:
Another video blog posted for the about the Oxley Family Elephant Preserve on their Facebook. This time shows off one the main yards which guests will be able to see with two others being bts. Also shared a snippet of their 10 acre preserve which is remained mostly untouched. Once the herd is moved to the new barn and preserve area, they’ll commence work on their current habitat they reside in.

Enjoy this preview of our new Elephant Barn and Elephant Preserve! In this video, you'll get a glimpse of the incredible outdoor spaces and amenities... | By Tulsa Zoo | Facebook
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Nice to see the Tulsa Zoo new elephant exhibit coming of age. A welcome change from the old elephant area with all mod Cons inside and Sand Floors...!
 
The zoo has recently been teasing that the new Elephant Preserve Barn and Yard would be opening any week now. We went to the zoo today and it just so happened that the exhibit was open for the public! I uploaded lots of photos of the new facility from our visit today in the media section of the forum. The portion of the exhibit that is now complete is the 36,650-square-foot barn, indoor and outdoor guest viewing areas, and the new yard. This is just phase 1 of 3 for the Tulsa Zoo elephants. We noticed today that the old Elephant area is now fenced off and has started to receive extensive renovations. This comes in addition to the 10 acre Preserve Yard that is also under construction. This area will allow the elephants to roam freely in a natural space just behind the new facility. When it's all said and done the completed facility will be capable of holding muti-generational herds. The entire facility was very impressive and in my opinion puts Tulsa Zoo at the forefront of Asian Elephant care.

Tulsa Zoo Elephant Preserve Barn

Tulsa Zoo Elephant Preserve Barn

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Tulsa Zoo Elephant Preserve Main Yard

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Tulsa Zoo Elephant Preserve Barn

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