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Display of natural habitats and state animals inside the Wildlife Department headquarters on N. Lincoln Blvd., south of the state Capitol. The state agency is hosting an open house Monday for the renovated building. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman.
Display of natural habitats and state animals inside the Wildlife Department headquarters on N. Lincoln Blvd., south of the state Capitol. The state agency is hosting an open house Monday for the renovated building. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman.
A wildlife diorama is now showcased at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's renovated headquarters on 1801 N Lincoln. [PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMAN] 

A wildlife diorama is now showcased at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's renovated headquarters on 1801 N Lincoln. [PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMAN] 

Display of natural habitats and state animals inside the Wildlife Department headquarters on N. Lincoln Blvd., south of the state Capitol. The state agency is hosting an open house Monday for the renovated building. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman.
Display of natural habitats and state animals inside the Wildlife Department headquarters on N. Lincoln Blvd., south of the state Capitol. The state agency is hosting an open house Monday for the renovated building. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman.
Display of natural habitats and state animals inside the Wildlife Department headquarters on N. Lincoln Blvd., south of the state Capitol. The state agency is hosting an open house Monday for the renovated building. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman.
Display of natural habitats and state animals inside the Wildlife Department headquarters on N. Lincoln Blvd., south of the state Capitol. The state agency is hosting an open house Monday for the renovated building. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman.
Display of natural habitats and state animals inside the Wildlife Department headquarters on N. Lincoln Blvd., south of the state Capitol. The state agency is hosting an open house Monday for the renovated building. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman.
Display of natural habitats and state animals inside the Wildlife Department headquarters on N. Lincoln Blvd., south of the state Capitol. The state agency is hosting an open house Monday for the renovated building. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman.
Exterior (east side of building) of the Wildlife Department headquarters on N. Lincoln Blvd., south of the state Capitol. The state agency is hosting an open house Monday for the renovated building. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman.
Exterior (east side of building) of the Wildlife Department headquarters on N. Lincoln Blvd., south of the state Capitol. The state agency is hosting an open house Monday for the renovated building. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman.