Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden 🇺🇸

Located in Oklahoma City's Adventure District at the crossroads of I-35 and I-44, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden covers 130 acres and hosts over 2,000 animals across more than 500 species. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums, this destination welcomes over one million visitors annually. You can explore a diverse array of immersive habitats designed to connect you directly with nature.

Walk through Expedition Africa, a 12-acre expansion featuring a savanna where multiple species mingle, a giraffe barn, and the renovated Love's Pachyderm Building. Head over to Sanctuary Asia to view Asian elephants from a raised boardwalk overlooking outdoor yards, pools, and a waterfall. Experience Great EscAPE's tropical rainforest plantings holding gorillas and chimpanzees, or visit Cat Forest and Lion Overlook to see lions and tigers amidst 4,000 plants.

You will also discover local wildlife at Oklahoma Trails, including black bears, alligators, and bison, or bring kids to the Children's Zoo to see flamingos, Galápagos tortoises, and play streams. With extra attractions like the Elephant Express tram, Stingray Bay, and the Monarch Flyway Zipline, you will find an enriching journey through globally diverse ecosystems.

What to see at Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden

• Expedition Africa featuring a giraffe barn and multi-species savanna area
• Sanctuary Asia with Asian elephants, outdoor yards, and a raised boardwalk
• Oklahoma Trails exhibit highlighting native bison, black bears, and alligators
• Great EscAPE habitat home to gorilla troops and chimpanzees in rainforest plantings
• Extra zoo experiences including the Elephant Express tram, Stingray Bay, and Monarch Flyway Zipline

Visiting tips

Plan your visit for any day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas, as the zoo remains open daily.

How long: 3-5 hours · Best time: Year-round

How to get there & what’s nearby

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is easy to reach on Oklahoma City’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Oklahoma City National Memorial and Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Oklahoma City travel guide.