OKC Zoo Announces The Return Of Camel Rides, Welcomes 3 Alpaca

If you're looking for a fun event to enjoy with the family this weekend, the Oklahoma City Zoo has announced the return of camel rides. The Zoo says the camels will return for the spring and summer. The camel rides will be offered near the main entrance,

Friday, March 15th 2019, 5:00 pm

By: Brieon Sumlin

OKC Zoo Announces The Return Of Camel Rides, Welcomes 3 Alpaca

If you're looking for a fun event to enjoy with the family this weekend, the Oklahoma City Zoo has announced the return of camel rides.

The Zoo says the camels will return for the spring and summer.

The camel rides will be offered near the main entrance, inside the former rhino habitat at the pachyderm building.

Also coming to the zoo for the first time, three new alpaca.

The Oklahoma City Zoo welcomes three new alpaca Oklahoma City Zoo

The male alpaca trio, Calvin Klein, Hi-Ho Silver and Pearls Topaz, will also reside in the former pachyderm building.

Oklahoma City Zoo

Tickets for the camel rides can be purchased for $6 at the camel habitat.

The rides are from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m, and are expected to begin this Saturday, March 16.

Oklahoma City Zoo

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