Playful Otters at the OKC Zoo - Oklahoma
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N 35° 31.209 W 097° 28.416
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Two otters playing near the Big Rivers exhibit at the OKC Zoo
Waymark Code: WM84CT
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 01/25/2010
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This is a unique sculpture of two otters playing together outside of the Otter and Bear exhibit at the OKC Zoo. The sculpture is vertical, with one otter facing down and the other facing out towards the viewers. They are located right in front of the 25 ft. waterfall replica of Oklahoma's famous Turner Falls.
The OKC Zoo has undergone many renovations in the last 10 years, and the Big Rivers area is a fairly new addition. The otter exhibit is just a few feet from the sculpture. This is one of many pieces of art placed around the zoo grounds for visitors to enjoy.
text on plaque:
Otter Statue donated by Remington Park and Zoo Friends
Admission to the zoo is $8/adults; $5 children 3-11 and Seniors; 2 and under are admitted for free. The zoo is open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Parking is free! Smoking is prohibited at the zoo and in the zoo parking lot. You are welcome to bring in food and drinks, but glass and straws are not permitted.
***11/30/2012 The Zoo Newsletter just arrived, and it mentions this sculpture at the Butterfly Garden. Until I can confirm, I am making note that it might have been moved.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Otters
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: not known
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: not known
Materials used: possibly a clay material
Location: OKC Zoo, outside Rivers exhibit
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