Boy, oh Boy: Welcome Xerxes!
OKC Zoo welcomes its very first male Asian elephant calf, and you can be part of his incredible journey.
A New Arrival, A Historic First!
The OKC Zoo is thrilled to welcome Xerxes, the first male Asian elephant calf ever born at the Zoo, and we’re celebrating in a big way!
To honor Xerxes’ arrival, we’ve created a one-stop hub for all things elephant, giving you multiple ways to show your support:
- Donate to receive exclusive perks like a private elephant presentation or an invite to Tusks and Tinis
- Grab limited-edition T-shirts featuring Xerxes and his herd
- Support Art Gone Wild with original artwork created by our elephants
- Book a Wild Encounter and meet the herd up close
Every action you take helps provide world-class care for Xerxes, support his multigenerational family, and protect elephants in the wild.
Join the celebration and make a big impact for our little bull.
Welcome Xerxes with Wild Generosity
Xerxes is the first male Asian elephant calf and the first third-generation calf born at the OKC Zoo, a symbol of progress in elephant care and conservation.
Make a gift in his honor to celebrate this historic moment.
Your support helps provide expert care for Xerxes and his herd while protecting endangered elephants around the world.
As a thank-you, donors receive exclusive perks like a private elephant presentation or an invite to Tusks and Tinis inside the elephant barn.
Click below to view all benefits and join the celebration!
Other ways to get involved:
An "Elephan-tastic" Masterpiece
Art Gone Wild features original paintings created by an eclectic array of Zoo animals. With a little assistance from their caregivers, each animal develops their own unique method of painting. Some use tools such as paintbrushes while others paint with their flippers, trunks, paws, tails and noses. Canvases are available for purchase in a variety of sizes at the Guest services office at the Zoo!
Meet the Herd
Wild Encounters enable guests to get up close and personal with several species that call the OKC Zoo home, including our Asian elephant herd. Participants will be led by guides to restricted areas not seen by the general public to learn more about how expert animal caretakers provide superior care for each animal.