Did OKC Zoo ever have dolphins?
Did OKC Zoo ever have dolphins? It was once the star of the Oklahoma City Zoo but Aquaticus will be demolished to make room for a new sea lion exhibit and other improvements as the part of an ongoing plan. It has been more than 20 years since dolphin performances ended at Aquaticus after three dolphins died and animal rights groups protested.
Is OKC or Tulsa Zoo bigger?
8. Tulsa Zoo. The Oklahoma City Zoo is bigger, but the 84-acre Tulsa Zoo is home to a charming colony of African penguins.
Are dolphins happy in zoos?
Combined with consistent physical interaction with humans, noisy crowds, blaring music, and concrete tanks that affect echolocation, captive dolphins are under an incredible amount of stress.