ZOOtroop

Building the next generation of leaders at the Oklahoma City Zoo

Mission

The mission of ZOOtroop is to mobilize adult young professionals to assist the efforts of the Oklahoma Zoological Society through ambassadorship, volunteerism, and fundraising. ZOOtroop is passionate about wildlife and enjoy unique and exclusive opportunities to experience the Oklahoma City Zoo in a whole new way.

Opportunities

Enjoy Insider Access: Through exclusive behind-the-scenes access and volunteer opportunities, you'll learn the ins and outs of what makes our zoo one of the best in the country and a cornerstone for conservation worldwide.

Join a Community of Leaders: ZOOtroop connects you with like-minded zoo supporters through networking events, fundraising opportunities, and both on-site and off-site Zoo events targeted for young professionals.

Support the OKC Zoo: Our zoo's success relies on the support of our community, and while many invest their time and energy in the Zoo early in life as kids or later in life as parents and grandparents, young professionals remain an exclusive demographic. Simply by joining ZOOtroop, you are helping bridge the gap and build the next generation of conservation leaders.

Benefits

For $65/person/year, you'll enjoy...

  • Early and/or exclusive access to ZOOtroop quarterly events
  • Early and/or exclusive access to OKC Zoo “hard hat” tours and exhibit soft openings
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes and volunteer opportunities
  • Educational opportunities and lectures
  • Networking opportunities
  • A monthly ZOOtroop E-Newsletter
  • An opportunity to be elected to ZOOtroop Council, the governing body that organizes programming for the ZOOtroop membership.

Join Today

NOTE: This is not a ZOOfriends Passport Membership. While we encourage you to add on a ZOOfriends Passport so you can visit the Zoo anytime you'd like, we know that doesn't make sense for everyone, so it is not required or packaged with your ZOOtroop purchase. Learn more about ZOOfriends membership at www.okczoo.org/membership

The programming and vision for ZOOtroop is brought to you by ZOOtroop Council, a group of approximately 15 leaders who generously invest their time and energy to ensure a memorable and valuable experience for you.

ZOOtroop Council Members

 

  • Katie Couch

  • Elizabeth CreMeens

  • Chris Doiron

  • Jakey Dobbs

  • Jennings Hammack

  • Jayme Hayes

  • Kyle Henderson (Chair)

  • Megan Hulshizer (Secretary)

  • Kyle Liston

  • Angel Liverman (Chair - Elect)

  • Kendall Morgan

  • Miriam Ortega

  • Leah Roper

  • Alyssa Slayton

  • Emily Strickler (Treasurer)