Fertile Ground Partners with OKC Zoo to Grow Composting Participation
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USCC Member Fertile Ground Cooperative is partnering with the Oklahoma City Zoo on a unique initiative to expand composting participation in the city. For the remainder of 2026, OKC residents participating in Fertile Ground’s composting program will receive one point for every pound of food scrap they divert. After earning 20 points, residents will receive a free admission ticket to the zoo. Residents can earn up to six tickets throughout 2026.
The OKC Zoo has been composting its organic waste, including food waste, plant trimmings, and animal waste, with Fertile Ground since 2025. In that time they’ve diverted more than 10,000 pounds of food waste and more than 880,000 pounds of herbivore waste.
To further grow participation in the composting program, the OKC Zoo will now also serve as one of Fertile Ground’s 17 community food scrap drop-off locations. These locations are free for Oklahoma City residents to utilize.
The partnership between Fertile Ground and the OKC Zoo is a great example of how creative partnerships can help promote composting and grow composting programs. You can learn more about this initiative by clicking here.
