The zoological park began in 1902 and is now a zoo with a living museum and a botanical garden with world-class habitats. Families, business travelers, and adventurers of all ages can discover a variety of exciting activities throughout the zoo’s grounds. Enjoy train tours through the hoofed stock via the 1863 replica locomotive, the Centennial ChooChoo, or meet the zoo’s elephant, Asha and her calf Malee during the zoo’s Elephant Presentations. For more hands-on activities, feed the zoo’s lorikeets inside the Children’s Zoo during the Explorikeet Adventure. Can’t get enough? Head to the Giraffe Feeding Platform and come face-to-face with the tallest animals on earth to feed them!
Explore land and sea by embarking on a Safari Voyage that cruises Zoo Lake. Learn more about water animals at Sea Lion Presentations, the zoo’s Stingray Bay, or make your own way through the lake on Swan Paddleboats. To gain some insight into the history of the zoo, visit the only museum of its kind in the country, the ZooZeum. This museum is an interactive documentation of the zoological and botanical memories that guests and staff have encountered at the zoo for more than 100 years. The zoo also offers many picnic areas so you can recharge for more exploring. It’s only a short hike to the Science Museum Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum if you’re looking for more things to do around the city’s zoo. As Oklahoma’s number one attraction and rated the third best zoo in the nation, it’s no wonder people are heading to Oklahoma City Zoo. Hotels in the area are the affordable way to explore the zoo’s world class habitats, animals and plant collections. When you stay with Choice Hotels near Oklahoma City Zoo, you can enjoy our affordable rates and everything you need to learn about exotic animals and more! Book now!