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Join the OKC Zoo in the LIGHTS OUT OKLAHOMA initiative to help protect migratory birds in Oklahoma!

As a partner of the Oklahoma Animal Coalition, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, is proud to support a new communications campaign, LIGHTS OUT OKLAHOMA, to raise awareness for migratory birds and the impact light pollution has on their populations. “Seeing birds migrate across Oklahoma each spring and fall is a familiar sight, but many people don’t realize the challenges birds face at night,” said Dr. Rebecca Snyder, OKC Zoo’s Senior Director of Conservation, Education, and Science. “As light pollution increases throughout our cities, towns, and neighborhoods, it’s significantly impacting birds. Their flight patterns are being disrupted, and more birds are colliding with buildings and power lines.”

Individuals and businesses are encouraged to support LIGHTS OUT OKLAHOMA by turning off or dimming non-essential lights at night within their homes and work spaces. The most effective time for turning lights out is between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. during the peak spring migration season, now through May 15. To learn more about LIGHTS OUT, head to okczoo.org/lightsout