Spring Break at the OKC Zoo Includes Rhino and Giraffe Feedings

The Oklahoma City Zoo is gearing up for warmer weather and Spring Break in Oklahoma. March is kick off for the busy season in Oklahoma, and the OKC Zoo has a ton of activities planned.

The exhibits at the OKC Zoo are so exciting that they've even been nominated for several awards from USA Today. Voting for the best exhibit, best zoo, and best zoo membership closes on March 9, so there is still time to move our zoo to #1.

Here are some of the newest activities that you'll have to look forward to at the OKC starting this March.

Four-Day Spring Break Camp For Students K-6 Starting March 16 Through March 20

We all know the kids who are obsessed with animals and will take any chance to get a closer look, or even try to pet them if they can. If you've found yourself with a curious kiddo, then the Spring Break Day Camp could be worth signing your child up for.

The camp is packed full of educational activities, in-park exploration, up-close animal ambassador visits, and more. The camp lasts from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, and students only need water, a packed lunch, and snacks.

To find out more about the day camp, visit the OKC Zoo's enrollment page.

OKC Favorites Return With New Hours For A New Season

The OKC Zoo doesn't just give you a walk-through experience to see the animals behind a wall of glass. They have multiple unique activities that people travel all across the state just to be able to enjoy.

READ MORE: The OKC Zoo Now Has Dinosaurs?! 

Starting March 2, these zoo favorites will be coming back and have new hours:

• Primrose Schools Children's Zoo Barnyard: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Elephant Express Tram: An easy tour of the zoo, with options for all ages. Rides will be offered between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• Elephant Presentations: This free-to-attend presentation is held Friday through Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Inasmuch Elephant Pavilion in Sanctuary Asia.
• Virtual Reality Wildlife Experiences: Guests can experience two different encounters with wildlife with the help of virtual reality. One scenario, Gorilla Trek VR, presents the life of gorillas in the Rwandan jungle. The other, The Great Migration, puts guests among African wildlife on their annual migratory journey.

These VR experiences are in-depth and immersive thanks to the 360 surround sound and motion. They are available Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Guests Will Be Able To Feed Rhinos, Giraffes, Elephants, And More

There's really nothing quite like seeing an exotic animal up close and personal. If you want the chance to not only see, but to feed, some remarkable animals, then this spring is where it starts.

Here are the animal feedings and new hours you can expect:

• Rhino Feedings: Discover this memorable experience with one of the largest residents at the Zoo – an Indian rhino! Feeding opportunities available weekends (Thurs.–Sun.) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Sanctuary Asia. Cost is $10 per person.
• Flamingo Mingle: Flock to the Flamingo Mingle feeding daily from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $5 per person.
• Giraffe Feeding: Feed our tallest friends during the Giraffe Feeding Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to noon and Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $5 per person.
• Cassowary Feeding: Meet the big birds of Sanctuary Asia. Feedings are 2:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $5 per person.
• Lorikeet Feedings: These feathered favorites are waiting to meet you! Feeding opportunities are available daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $4 per person. Participants under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

There are still numerous new activities, deals, and opportunities headed our way in Oklahoma that you don't want to miss. To find out more, visit the OKCZoo.org.