OKC Zoo welcomes Eastern collared lizards
Yahoo27-02-2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma City Zoo has welcomed 12 new Eastern collared lizards to its family.
According to the OKC Zoo, the Eastern collared lizard is Oklahoma's official state reptile as of 1969. They are named for their black 'collar' marking around their necks. They love the sun and can run super fast, sometimes even on two legs when chasing prey or escaping predators.
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'Collared lizards are a fascinating species with unique adaptations,' said OKC Zoo's Curator of Herpetology and Aquatics, Seamus Ehrhard. 'We are thrilled to provide them with a space where they can thrive while educating our guests about native wildlife.'
The reptiles will be moving into the Zoo's Oklahoma Trails habitat, showcasing the state's wildlife. The Zoo partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation on conservation efforts for Oklahoma's wildlife.
Learn more at OKCZoo.org.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
According to the OKC Zoo, the Eastern collared lizard is Oklahoma's official state reptile as of 1969. They are named for their black 'collar' marking around their necks. They love the sun and can run super fast, sometimes even on two legs when chasing prey or escaping predators.
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'Collared lizards are a fascinating species with unique adaptations,' said OKC Zoo's Curator of Herpetology and Aquatics, Seamus Ehrhard. 'We are thrilled to provide them with a space where they can thrive while educating our guests about native wildlife.'
The reptiles will be moving into the Zoo's Oklahoma Trails habitat, showcasing the state's wildlife. The Zoo partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation on conservation efforts for Oklahoma's wildlife.
Learn more at OKCZoo.org.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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