Zoos & Wildlife
You can read all you want in a book, but there is nothing like seeing the objects of your study up-close and personal when you visit a zoo, nature preserve, aquarium, or wildlife sanctuary. Visit the animal kingdom here in Oklahoma, and you'll find a fun and interesting way to learn more about the natural world.
Oklahoma Zoos & Wildlife
Oklahoma City Zoological Park
Learn about the animal world at the Oklahoma City Zoo. You'll find animal exhibits, special exhibits, and educational programs. Highlights include the Cat Forest and Lion Overlook, Great EscAPE, and a Butterfly Garden.
Oakhill Center for Rare & Endangered Species
Oakhill Center is a conservation center in Luther, dedicated to long term conservation of rare & endangered species through propogation & education. Animals include the Snow leopard, clouded leopard, cheetah, Amur leopard & the Persian leopard.
Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum
The Tulsa Zoo is located on 78 acres within Mohawk Park, which is the third largest municipal park in the United States. Currently, nearly 1,500 animals (436 species) are on exhibit, many of them rare and endangered.
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Tomorrows Child
Tomorrow's Child magazine offers insights and information that helps parents to feel confident that Montessori will prepare their children for the real world. It will help you understand and appreciate Montessori and apply it in your home.
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