Closed Today An aggressive strain of avian influenza, dangerous to birds, is currently present in Oklahoma. Susceptible birds at the OKC Zoo are being cared for in their indoor habitats to limit their exposure to the virus.
Scientific Name: Phoenicopterus ruber
Range: West Indies, Yucatan, Galapagos Islands and northern South America
Habitat: Lakes
Food: Aquatic invertebrates, algae
Life Span: 20-40 years
The backward bending “knee” of a flamingo’s leg is actually the bird’s ankle.