OKC Zoo Amphitheatre

What OKC Zoo Amphitheatre does

OKC Zoo Amphitheatre is an outdoor live-entertainment venue located at 2101 NE 50th Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, adjacent to the Oklahoma City Zoo and Science Museum. Operated as SL OKC Zoo, LLC, the venue was established in 1935/1936 as a Works Progress Administration project constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps using native sandstone, and it has hosted a long roster of notable performers over its nearly 90-year history. It functions as a regional amphitheatre serving the Oklahoma City metro and surrounding area, with a 2026 concert calendar spanning rock, indie folk, Latin, hip-hop/R&B, pop-punk, comedy, and metalcore.

The venue sells individual event tickets, seasonal Lawn Passes for full-season general admission lawn access, and premium Reserved Box Suites with beverage service and priority Fast Pass entry, alongside a higher-end VIP Glampground product featuring a custom Airstream bar and private restrooms. Its underlying technology stack is intentionally narrow: ticket distribution runs exclusively through Prekindle (the only authorized third-party ticketing partner) with on-site box office sales as the secondary channel, and customer acquisition relies on a website events calendar, email newsletter opt-ins, and social media — with cross-promotion through the Gate 52 venues network.

Revenue is generated across four streams: per-event ticket sales (the primary stream), on-site concessions and a cashless bar during shows, premium VIP experiences and Box Suite rentals sold per show or for the full season, and private event rentals booked through direct inquiry. The venue recently completed a significant 2025 capital renovation adding over 4,000 new reserved seats, upgraded concessions, climate-controlled restrooms, streamlined entry gates, and the VIP Glampground, alongside the launch of a 2026 Season Lawn Pass subscription-style product — indicating a deliberate push to expand both capacity and per-attendee monetization.

Name

OKC Zoo Amphitheatre

Legal name

SL OKC Zoo, LLC

Website

https://okczooamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Short description

OKC Zoo Amphitheatre is a historic outdoor concert venue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, hosting a 2026 season of roughly ten announced shows across rock, Latin, hip-hop, and comedy. It sells individual tickets, season Lawn Passes, and premium Box Suite and VIP Glampground experiences, distributing exclusively through Prekindle and its on-site box office.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (71311)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Amphitheater & Open-Air Venue Operations (MPAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Outdoor concerts
• Amphitheatre events
• Concert tickets
• Hospitality experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue from ticket sales through online Prekindle platform and box office. Offers reserved seating, general admission lawn, VIP experiences, and seasonal lawn passes.
2. Concessions and Food & Beverage: On-site food vendors and bars operate during events. Venue is cashless, requiring debit/credit cards for purchases.
3. VIP Experiences and Box Suites: Premium Box Suite seating with beverage service, insider presale access, priority entry, and upgraded features. Also offers exclusive VIP 'Glampground' with custom Airstream bar and private restrooms.
4. Private Event Rentals: Venue available for private event rental. Contact [email protected] for booking inquiries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OKC Zoo Amphitheatre is an outdoor live entertainment venue that sells individual event tickets, seasonal Lawn Passes, premium Reserved Box Suites, and a VIP Glampground experience, supported by on-site food vendors and a cashless bar. Tickets are distributed online through a partnership with Prekindle and at the on-site box office on event days. The venue also accepts private event rental bookings via email.

Product overview

OKC Zoo Amphitheatre is an outdoor concert venue offering live music events and ticketing services. The core product is individual event ticket sales through Prekindle, supplemented by two premium experience products: the Season Reserved Boxes (premium seating with beverage service and priority entry) and the 2026 Lawn Pass (full-season general admission access). The venue also offers VIP Glampground experiences and ADA accessible seating accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIP Glampground: Exclusive VIP experience featuring custom Airstream bar, comfortable seating areas, yard games, and private restrooms
• Reserved Box Suites
• Lawn Pass

Products and services

• Individual Event Tickets Single-event admission tickets purchased through Prekindle or at the on-site box office on event days for individual concerts at the amphitheatre. For general consumers seeking live music and comedy experiences.
• 2026 Concert Season Lawn Pass Season pass granting general admission lawn access to every concert in the 2026 season at the Zoo Amphitheatre, offering unlimited entry to all participating events. Non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Reserved Box Suites (Season Reserved Boxes) Premium reserved box seating available show-by-show or for the entire season, including beverage service, upgraded box suite features, misters, coolers, insider presale access, and priority Fast Pass entry.
• VIP Glampground Exclusive VIP experience featuring a custom Airstream bar, comfortable seating areas, yard games, and private restrooms for a luxury concert experience.
• ADA Accessible Tickets Accessible seating options with renovated ADA platform offering improved views, available through Prekindle with companion tickets.
• Private Event Rentals Venue available for private event rental with inquiries directed via [email protected] for booking.
• On-site Concessions and Food & Beverage On-site food vendors and cashless bar service operate during events, requiring debit/credit cards for purchases.

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PrekindlecoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial ticketing partner for OKC Zoo Amphitheatre. Provides online ticket sales platform with accessible seating maps, ADA ticket options, and secure digital ticket delivery 24 hours before events. Only authorized third-party ticket platform alongside direct box office purchases.
• Live NationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert promoter producing select tours stopping at the venue including Simple Plan's 'Bigger Than You Think! Tour – The Sequel!' and Motionless in White's 'The Sweat And Blood Tour'.
• Gate 52 VenuesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliated venue network. Newsletter subscribers agree to receive emails from all Gate 52 venues and its affiliated partners for cross-promotional purposes.
• Oklahoma City Zoo and Science MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent property sharing parking facilities. Free 'people mover' trolley runs from OKC Zoo parking lot to venue entrance on show days. Venue is named after the zoo location.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Iconic outdoor amphitheatre near Denver, Colorado. Comparable as a destination outdoor concert venue with distinctive geological architecture, similar seasonal programming model, and similar role as a cultural landmark within its region.
• Starlight Theatre: Historic outdoor amphitheatre in Kansas City, Missouri founded in 1950. Comparable in heritage positioning, outdoor covered/uncovered seating mix, and broad summer concert programming serving a regional Midwestern market.
• Coastal Credit Union Music Park: Outdoor amphitheatre in Walnut Creek, North Carolina. Comparable as a Live Nation-operated seasonal outdoor venue with reserved and lawn seating hosting major touring acts in a regional market.
• Pine Knob Music Theatre: Outdoor amphitheatre in Clarkston, Michigan. Comparable as a large seasonal outdoor concert venue operated by 313 Presents (a 313/Ilitch affiliate) hosting major national tours with reserved and lawn seating in a regional market.
• Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion: Outdoor amphitheatre in The Woodlands, Texas hosting major touring concerts. Directly comparable as a mid-to-large capacity seasonal outdoor music venue operating a similar lawn + reserved seat model with premium hospitality offerings in a regional market.
• The Pavilion at Star Lake: Outdoor amphitheatre in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania operated by Live Nation. Comparable as a seasonal outdoor concert venue with similar covered/uncovered seating model hosting national tours in a regional market.
• PNC Bank Arts Center: Outdoor amphitheatre in Holmdel, New Jersey. Comparable as a Live Nation-operated seasonal outdoor venue with similar capacity profile, lawn + reserved seating mix, and major national touring acts.
• Greek Theatre: Outdoor amphitheatre on the UC Berkeley campus in California operated by Another Planet Entertainment. Directly comparable as a mid-capacity historic outdoor amphitheatre featuring reserved seating, GA lawn areas, and curated summer concert programming.

Broad incumbents

• Live Nation Entertainment: Largest live entertainment company globally, operating or owning dozens of amphitheatres including Coastal Credit Union Music Park and PNC Bank Arts Center, and serving as a promoter partner for OKC Zoo Amphitheatre. Comparable as the broad incumbent controlling much of the venue and touring ecosystem.
• AEG Presents: Major live entertainment promoter and venue operator with a portfolio of amphitheatres and arenas. Comparable as a broad incumbent in concert promotion and venue operations that competes for artist routing against venues like OKC Zoo Amphitheatre.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheOKCZooAmp
• Facebookfacebook.com/okczooamp

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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