For the first time in decades, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is opening earlier in the summer for guests to enjoy the cooler morning temperatures and connect more with wildlife from around the world.  From Saturday, June 6 through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, the OKC Zoo will now open at 8 a.m.  The Zoo will continue to close at 5 p.m.

All visitors, including ZOOfriends members, are required to make online reservations at http://www.okczoo.org/tickets to secure entry into the Zoo. Due to the threat of the COVID-19 virus, the Zoo continues to take strong precautions to protect guests and staff members alike. Entries into the 100+ acre zoological park and gardens is currently limited to allow for safe social distancing. Zoo staff are required to wear face masks and guests are encouraged but not required to wear them. All touchpoints are cleaned continually and all indoor wildlife habitats remain closed at this time.