The Oklahoma Zoological Society (OZS), the Zoo's non-profit support group, provides grants to offset the cost of zoo education programs. These are available to pre-school through high school students, as well as youth and adult organizations.

Potential Requests:

• The zoo's Education staff can present themed programs in your class, school or facility.
• The same programs can take at the Oklahoma City Zoo and include zoo admission.
• A request for zoo admission, without a program, is available only to non-profit organizations.

Eligibility Preference:

• Applications requesting education programs.
• Nonprofit social service and civic organizations and clubs.
• Schools and organizations in the Oklahoma City sales tax area.
• Schools with more than 50% of students receiving free or reduced lunches.

Selection Process:

• Only completed applications are accepted.
• Grant applications are reviewed on a competitive basis.
• Funding is determined by availability of funds, socioeconomic status of participants, and how the group will benefit from the project.

Grant Restrictions:

• Grants cannot be used with other Zoo specials or promotions.
• Food costs, overnight programs, rides and shows are not covered under this grant.
• Transportation within a 25-mile radius of the Oklahoma City Zoo will be considered for partial funding.
• Funds not used in the appropriate time frame cannot be carried over, held or transferred.

Deadlines and Awards: