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Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa

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From bears and elephants, to exotic birds and reptiles, you can see species from all over the world at Tulsa Zoo. Spanning 34 hectares (85 acres), this award-winning zoo is one of the largest in the United States and houses more than 2,000 animals. A non-profit, the zoo is regularly involved in conservation, preservation, and educational programs. Take a train ride through the facility, or enjoy a tour via camel. At the gem dig, you can try your hand at finding buried treasure, and kids can get up close to sheep, goats, and pigs at the petting zoo. Other amenities include gift shops, concession carts, and a restaurant. Daily chats with the keepers and animal feeding tours are available. Check online for the feeding and demonstration schedule. Put Tulsa Zoo at the forefront of your travel plans using our Tulsa trip itinerary planning app.
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Tulsa Zoo reviews

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4.5
TripAdvisor
  • Went to the zoo by myself with an audio book and it was a perfect day! I went around noon and it wasn’t as busy as I thought it would be. The gift shop is also fairly priced! 
    Went to the zoo by myself with an audio book and it was a perfect day! I went around noon and it wasn’t as busy as I thought it would be. The gift shop is also fairly priced!  more »
  • This zoo is older and somewhat run down. The animals seemed sparse. There is a train to ride which is always fun for kids. The best part is the gigantic playground which was full of wonderful... 
    This zoo is older and somewhat run down. The animals seemed sparse. There is a train to ride which is always fun for kids. The best part is the gigantic playground which was full of wonderful...  more »
  • It wasn’t a bad zoo. It was just an older zoo where many of the animals had very small enclosures. We arrived at 9:00 AM and many of the animals were not even outside. The tiger exhibit was very....  more
    It wasn’t a bad zoo. It was just an older zoo where many of the animals had very small enclosures. We arrived at 9:00 AM and many of the animals were not even outside. The tiger exhibit was very....  more »
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  • It was my first time visiting Tulsa Zoo & I would definitely recommend it. We visited on a Sunday and arrived about 11 am. The wait time to purchase tickets at the gate was a bit long. We purchased the majority our tickets online, but we needed to purchase 4 more at the gate. Our wait time to purchase tickets at the gate was about 15-20 minutes. The line for members & online tickets moves much faster! We enjoyed all the exhibits & park...especially the Dinosaur Exhibit! The Dinosaur Exhibit is a temporary exhibit through the end of summer 2022. There is an additional cost to enter. My only reason for 4 star review is restroom cleanliness. I'm happy they take such good care of the animals, exhibits, habitats and grounds but the restrooms need more frequent cleaning. Overall...great zoo to visit!
  • My family loves the Tulsa zoo! We have the annual membership and it is well worth the price. We go monthly and most time every other week. It’s become our favorite family tradition! My daughter loves seeing the moneys and goats. The updated playground can keep her entertained for hours, if we let her stay that long. The staff is always so nice and welcoming to us and every guest. The animals seem very content, happy, and well taken care of. I recommend the Tulsa Zoo to everyone who visit Tulsa and to anyone in the area with children the membership is worth it!
  • Nice large Zoo with a ton of exhibits. Cute little train does a loop around, and can catch it halfway if your're tired and need a lift back to the front. It drops you off right by the carousel. Plenty of cool indoor exhibits as well. Also a petting "children's zoo" and playground for the kiddos. Overall a nice place to spend a few hours.
  • Quiet a nice zoo. Been to many across the U.S. and this is a favorite. Our visit was over Thanksgiving week so the zoo had already switched over to it's winter displaying of animals. Some were inside and not able to be seen outside but it didn't effect the experience. This zoo is laid out extremely well. The course you follow wound through so many interesting sights that it didn't seem long or tiring, even for an old man like me. My two grandsons, ages 8 and 3, had a blast. There is a very good and fairly large playground near the middle of the journey so adults can sit and rest while the kidos burn off energy. Great idea. Price was right. Not too crowded. Weather was great, especially for late November, and I was with some people I dearly love. Very great experience.
  • I thoroughly enjoyed myself. You can tell they take amazing care of their animals. I do however, wish that the tigers and lions were more lively. Over all though, enjoyed the experience. Also, if needing a wheelchair, I'd highly recommend getting tickets and reserving an electric wheelchair in advance.

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