OKAEE - OKAEE Events & Activities

August 2008

Myriad Botanical Gardens-Passport to Plants
June 1 - November 27
A World of Wonder awaits at the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, where visitors will be whisked to six exotic locales from across the globe...no passport required. This exhibit explores the plant life and cultures of six distinct countries, including South Africa, Thailand, Madagascar, Belize, Australia and Mexico. While there, don't forget to stop at our interactive exhibits where you can get your Activity Passport stamped and learn to say "hello" in each country's language. It's a tropical experience of worldly proportions!

Oklahoma Aqaurium
Cox Employee Appreciation Month – The Oklahoma Aquarium is pleased to offer discounts to Cox employees in appreciation of Cox Communications ongoing support of the Aquarium. Cox employees presenting their employee i.d. at the ticket gate will receive one free admission with the purchase of one adult admission.

8/21/2008
Get Animated Tour – 2:00 - 6:00pm in the Oklahoma Aquarium Great Hall. The Oklahoma Aquarium is proud to welcome back Cox Media and the Cartoon Network an innovative program designed to motivate, energize and educate kids ages 6 to 11 about healthy living choices through Cartoon Network’s shows and characters. Kids will have the opportunity to engage in physical activities that promote the message of keeping in shape. Activities include a kickball station, tennis challenge, obstacle course, bicycle race, bowling challenge and limbo competition. All activities are themed around Cartoon Network’s line-up including Ben 10: Alien Force, Camp Lazlo, Chowder, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends and My Gym Partner’s a Monkey. Admission to Get Animated is free, admission to Aquarium is discounted for Get Animated attendees.

8/28/2008
Homeschool Day – The Oklahoma Aquarium hosts quarterly Homeschool Days. These dates are reserved for Homeschool families and groups who cannot meet our normal 25 person minimum. $7 students, $10 adults. Pre-registration is required. Call (918) 528-1508 or education@okaquarium.org

Oklahoma City Zoo
Way Back Wednesdays- Enjoy retro pricing at the Zoo every Wednesday in August!

Tulsa Zoo & living Museum
8/30/2008 - 8/31/2008
Folds of Honor- Show your support for American troops by donating $1 to the Folds of Honor Foundation. This non-profit organization is a legacy foundation designed to provide educational scholarships for dependents and spouses of soldiers who are either killed or disabled while serving and defending our great nation. Show your support by donating to this great cause at the Tulsa Zoo, August 30 through September 1st.