Health care workers, first responders get free zoo admission
OKLAHOMA CITY – Health care workers and emergency responders will get free admission into the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden this month, as February is Healthcare Workers and Emergency Responders Appreciation Month.
The zoo is also offering 50% off general admission for up to four immediate family members of those workers.
Throughout the month, health care workers and emergency responders also will enjoy additional discounts on things like Wild Encounters, the zoo’s behind-the-scenes program that allows people to connect with Asian elephants, bison, Galápagos tortoises, grizzly bears, Indian rhinos and sea lions like never before.
Updated: 10:02 AM CST Jan 29, 2021 KOCO Staff Related Video Above: OKC Zoo shares ultrasound video of baby elephant due in February 2022The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is showing appreciation to health care workers and emergency responders with free general admission to the zoo for the entire month of February.Zoo officials said they are recognizing February as Healthcare Workers and Emergency Responders Appreciation Month. In addition, the zoo is also offering 50% off of general admission for up to four immediate family members of qualifying individuals on date of visit.Health care workers and emergency responders must present a valid work ID or badge at the zoo’s ticket window when they arrive to receive complimentary admission for themselves and discounts for up to four accompanying guests. Advance reservations are not required.According to the zoo, throughout February, health care workers and emergency responders will enjoy additional discoun