Tired of gifts that don’t fit or can’t be returned? The Oklahoma Zoological Society provides gift giving solutions that last the whole year. ZooFriends is offering a $5 discount on ZooFriends memberships $40 and up. Give the gift that gives unlimited Zoo visits all year long! ZooFriends members also enjoy a quarterly newsletter, ZooSounds, special event invitations and 10 percent discounts on Zoo concessions, gift shop purchases and Zoo education classes.

More gifts available include animal adoption, ZooFriends T-shirts, Zoo bricks, 2010 ZooFriends calendar. Choose a lion or giraffe to adopt in our Safari Adoption Option – don’t worry, you don’t have to take in a new pet. ZooFriends “Parents of the Wild’ Animal Adoption program allows you to honor a special person with a gift that supports the health, enrichment and nutritional needs of Zoo animals. With your gift of $40 or more, you’ll receive a plush lion or giraffe, personalized adoption certificate, fact sheet and name recognition on Zoo grounds.

ZooFriends calendars make great gifts for teachers, neighbors, co-workers, family and friends. The colorful calendar features close-up and candid photos of Zoo animals.

Shopping is easy at www.zoofriends.com or call (405) 427-2461, ext. 618. Your contributions help support ZooFriends and the Zoo’s mission of conservation, zoological research, education and recreation.