Oklahoma is home to many wildlife preserves but not many of them have elephants. The Endangered Ark Foundation in Oklahoma is a unique attraction open to the public where guests can spend the day with elephants in an up-close-and-personal encounter. Keep scrolling below to find out how you can visit these gentle giants and learn more about their daily habits.
The Endangered Ark Foundation in Hugo is a one-of-a-kind elephant ranch that is home to the second largest herd of Asian elephants in America. They are a non-profit organization that provides circus elephants with a place to retire, and they educate Oklahomans about this endangered species.
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The foundation offers tours almost every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Or, you can book a private tour and have the experience all to yourself.
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This is your chance to get up close and personal with an elephant! The Endangered Ark Foundation is not open to the public without a reservation, so it’s necessary to call ahead to book your place on the tour.
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The tours are one hour long and include an interactive education demonstration.
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It’s an incredible experience getting to view these animals up close. You’ll not only see full-size elephants but babies too — and you get to watch the elephants munch on their lunch and learn all about their special diets.
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You’ll even get the chance to take a selfie with an elephant. They also offer summer camps for the kiddos, so sign them up now before they fill up.
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The elephants receive a bath daily and pedicures on a weekly basis to keep their feet in good condition. You might even get to help bathe them on your tour!
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Doesn’t this look like so much fun? To learn more about booking your day with the elephants, please visit their website here.
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Oklahoma has many unique sanctuaries for animals that are open to the public. From large zoos to small foundations, there are many caring people that devote their time to protecting animal welfare and educating others. Many of the places in this article accept donations and volunteers and they welcome the opportunity to have you visit their animals during operating hours. If you’re looking for more animal attractions in Oklahoma, click here.
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Address: 2657 E 2070 Rd, Hugo, OK 74743, USA
