Oklahoma City Zoo
Conservation Travel Opportunities in 2025 with the Oklahoma City Zoo
These incredible adventures are offered by the Oklahoma City Zoo in partnership with Rewild Safaris, a luxury global conservation travel company with a 35-year heritage.
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Monarch Butterfly Migration
Starts February 1, 2025
5 nights
Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve becomes a living sanctuary as millions of fragile butterflies complete their epic 3,000-mile migration, seeking refuge in Michoacán’s oyamel fir forests. Expert naturalists guide visitors through this remarkable spectacle, sharing insights into monarch conservation and biology. Witness these delicate creatures transform entire mountainsides into living curtains of orange and black, while countless others fill the mountain skies in nature’s most mesmerizing ballet.
Featured Experiences
- Witness millions of monarch butterflies as they blanket the forests of Central Mexico
- Visit UNESCO-listed reserves such as El Rosario and Sierra Chincua
- Immerse Yourself in Mexican Culture
Baja Whale Watching Safari
(only available as an extension to Monarch Migration)
Starts February 6, 2025
4 nights
Baja California’s pristine waters host one of nature’s most extraordinary encounters as gray whales migrate from Arctic seas to warm, sheltered lagoons for calving. Experience intimate moments with these magnificent creatures as they curiously approach boats, often bringing their playful calves alongside. Beyond whale watching, snorkel with gentle whale sharks, the ocean’s largest fish, in crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life. The Monarch Migration Extension creates perfect harmony between your mountain butterfly experience and the ocean’s greatest giants.
Featured Experiences
- Experience the unforgettable up-close encounter with of gray and blue whales
- Swim with Whale Sharks in the Sea of Cortez
- Explore Baja’s Rich Marine Biodiversity
The Best of Indonesia
Starts June 8, 2025
12 nights
Indonesia’s vast archipelago of over 17,000 islands offers a remarkable diversity of experiences across its extraordinary destinations. Live aboard traditional klotoks while sailing Kalimantan’s rivers seeking orangutans and proboscis monkeys, then trek Sumatra’s rainforests for rare encounters with elephants and orangutans. In Komodo National Park, witness ancient dragons and soaring fruit bats, while pink beaches and pristine reefs invite world-class snorkeling with graceful manta rays. Experience diverse ecosystems from dense rainforests to vibrant coral gardens.
Featured Experiences
- Track Sumatran Orangutans in the Rainforests of Sumatra
- Discover the Exotic Wildlife of Borneo’s Rainforests
- Encounter Komodo Dragons on Remote Islands
The Best of Sri Lanka
Starts July 10, 2025
13 nights
Sri Lanka offers an extraordinary blend of wildlife encounters and cultural wonders across its diverse landscapes. In Wilpattu and Yala National Parks, track elusive leopards and observe majestic elephants in pristine wilderness. Journey to the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress, where panoramic views reveal the island’s lush beauty, and visit vital elephant conservation projects. Experience the colonial charm of UNESCO-listed Galle, where historic architecture and vibrant streets create a perfect harmony of past and present in this tropical paradise.
Featured Experiences
- Marvel at the Great Elephant Gathering at Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks
- Explore Yala National Park, home to one of the highest concentration of leopards in the world
- Connect with nature with the Oklahoma City’s Zoo conservation projects
Dreams of Zimbabwe
Starts August 11, 2025
9 nights
Zimbabwe offers an extraordinary safari across dramatic landscapes, from the ancient granite formations of Matobo Hills to the thundering Victoria Falls. In Hwange National Park, witness impressive concentrations of elephants gathering at waterholes and search for rare painted dogs (African Wild Dogs). Explore Matobo’s remarkable rock art and track both black and white rhinos in their protected sanctuary. Experience the majesty of Victoria Falls through scenic helicopter flights while cruising the mighty Zambezi at sunset.
Featured Experiences
- Explore ancient granite landscapes and centuries-old San rock art of Matobo Hills
- Engage in rhino conservation at Hwange National Park and Matobo Hills
- Feel the Power of Victoria Falls
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How personal do you want your safari to be?
Can’t make the dates above? Then would a personalized private luxury adventure based on conservation and responsible travel excite you? It’s easier than you think.
Let Rewild Safaris help design your personal safari through its Concierge Planning service. In online meetings, they’ll help identify your interests, needs and expectations to create a customized itinerary for you – matching your priorities and our mutual commitment to protecting wildlife, habitats and local communities.
Thanks to our partnerships with zoos and aquariums, Rewild’s Concierge Safari Planning service—a $500 value—can be offered at no cost or obligation to you.
Find out more by calling 800-779-2146 or clicking below to connect today.
Enjoy complimentary concierge planning for your private luxury safari.
