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The Zoo Amphitheatre Rules

Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheater has several rules and policies to ensure its performances run as smoothly as possible. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the amphitheater’s protocols before you visit. This additional information ensures you enjoy your night and know what’s what ahead of time. 

Prohibited items

There are several prohibited items that you cannot take into Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheater. The theater’s management reserves the right to deny access to people holding the following items:

  • » Outside lawn chairs
  • » Air horns, amplified music, bullhorns, or other artificial noisemakers
  • » Animals (except approved service animals)
  • » Balloons
  • » Balls of any type, frisbees, or similar throwable items
  • » Banners or signs larger than 11×17” (subject to venue management approval)
  • » Selfie-sticks, monopods, rods, poles
  • » Computers, laptops, and tablets
  • » Costume pieces cannot conceal identity and are subject to venue management approval
  • » Drones, remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles, or other similar motorized devices (including remote-control toys)
  • » Drugs, illegal substances, and paraphernalia
  • » Firearms, knives, and weapons of any type (including multi-tools, tasers, pepper spray, mace, and expandable batons)
  • » Chains or spikes
  • » Fireworks or incendiary devices
  • » Glass containers of any type
  • » Ice Chests/Coolers
  • » Inflatables
  • » Laser pointers
  • » Obscene, offensive, and inflammatory clothing/signs
  • » Skateboards, scooters, razors, hoverboards, or any wheeled footwear (including shoes with built-in wheels)
  • » Stickers
  • » Strollers
  • » Tents
  • » Umbrellas
  • » Wagons

Additional policies

Food and drink

No glass or alcoholic beverages are allowed into the venue. If you need to grab a bite before the show, there are plenty of concession stands providing snacks for guests. Alcoholic beverages can also be purchased at concession locations, offering everything from large beers to frozen margaritas.

Tobacco products

According to state law, smoking is not permitted, including electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. There is, however, a smoking area on the GA Lawn.

Bags

No backpacks of any kind are allowed inside the venue grounds. However, small purses are permitted. Bear in mind bags larger than 14″ on its longest side are not permitted. Bag searches and walk-through metal detectors are used at all entrances, so give yourself plenty of time for these protocols. 

Cameras

Large cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited at the venue without prior approval. However, professional and/or semi-professional photography is approved on a case-by-case basis, so be sure to call the venue beforehand if you’d like to take pictures. You can also email the venue at [email protected]. Make sure to submit your request at least five days before the show.

Smaller devices such as cell phones and ‘point-and-shoot’ cameras can be brought into the venue. For certain shows, at the request of the artist, all cameras of any sort may be prohibited. Be sure to check out the ticket info beforehand for any special requests. 

Amphitheater protocols

Lost items

Don’t worry if you’ve lost an item, and think you may have misplaced it within the amphitheater. Staff can help you recover your items. Visit the designated Guest Relations location, where lost items are stored. 

Alternatively, if you’ve already left the premises, you can email [email protected] or call (405) 602-8661 during business hours for inquiries following an event.

Valid ID

For any shows that are 18 or over, you must bring a valid, up-to-date, government-issued photo ID. Otherwise, you will be denied entry into the venue. In addition, you must be at the minimum legal drinking age of 21 to purchase any alcoholic drinks at our bars. Valid IDs include government-issued photo ID, such as your driver’s license, passport, or military ID. Invalid IDs include birth certificates and student IDs.

Weather policy

Events run at the amphitheater all year round. This means some shows take place during wetter or cooler months. If a show is set to take place during hazardous weather forecasts, posing a safety risk to fans, staff or the artist may halt or cancel the show. 

You’ll find regular updates on any canceled shows on the official theater page and on Oklahoma Amphitheater’s social media channels. Refunds will be given if a show has been canceled or rescheduled. In these situations, ticket buyers will also be notified directly via email. 

Accessibility 

If you or a member of your party have special requirements, there are wheelchair-accessible seats available in various sections around the venue. Guests requiring these seats are guaranteed unobstructed views of the event and can also purchase adjacent companion seating, subject to availability. 

If you require accessible seating for an event at the amphitheater, be sure to call the venue beforehand, giving them plenty of time to prepare and seat you accordingly. 

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