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    Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center - Quail Encounter

    Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center

    4.0(26 reviews)
    15.8 km

    Another establishment was still closed for the season (February 2026), so the aquarium was a backup…read morechoice for a day trip. I didn't do any research beforehand. Unbeknownst to me, this attraction focuses on Oklahoma's aquatic life AND native wildlife. I thought it was just an aquarium, so I was surprised to see river otters, snakes, spiders and even a bobcat and coyote! We even saw Madagascar hissing cockroaches! I wasn't expecting to see all these other creatures at all, so it was a nice surprise. The butterfly exhibit was closed during my visit. Regarding the quails, we could either hand feed them or throw food in their direction. The staff said they'll come right up to us. They didn't. Other people in the enclosure had no luck either. There were walking trails outside of the main building, so wear comfortable clothing, footwear and bring sun protection. Admission: $12 per adult (with military discount) $12 per Youth (6-12 years old) Quail food: $1 Note: There is a credit card surcharge! 69 photos/vids should be included, although I'm pretty sure Yelp won't post them all with my review.

    Although it's not a large facility, they had a good amount of animals to keep you entertained. We…read morealso got to watch the otter feeding that had a nice, personable, and knowledgeable guide. He was extremely patient with our group and answered a ton of questions! We then got to watch the blue dart frogs get fed along with a shirt presentation and Q&A session. Again, the guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. These guys seem to enjoy their job and it shows.

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    Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center - Coyote Corner

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    Tiger Safari - Kangaroo with a Joey in her pouch that we were able to hand feed.

    Tiger Safari

    3.1(50 reviews)
    90.4 km

    I found Tiger Zoofari on Facebook, and of course my youngest was sitting next to me while I was…read morescrolling. Naturally, she immediately wanted to go! I had read about the tiger feeding experience and all of the other animals you can feed and hold, and that is right up our alley. Even after reading some of the negative reviews from animal rights activists, we decided to experience it for ourselves. It's about a 3-hour drive from us, so we booked a trip for the 4th of July weekend. When we made our reservation, Bill kept recommending that we stay in one of the cabins because of our young kids. We ended up choosing the treehouse instead, and honestly I'm glad we did. We had an amazing view of fireworks going off all around us along with an incredible lightning show that night. Driving in reminded me a lot of Texas Zoofari--you don't really know what to expect until you start seeing the signs and arrive at the property. Check-in was easy. They walked us to our treehouse, made sure everything worked, and answered any questions we had. We immediately turned on the A/C, unpacked, and walked around the park for a bit. Since it was so hot, we headed back to the treehouse to let it cool down while we took a nap. Once it finally cooled off, we grilled hot dogs and made s'mores on the propane grill while watching the tigers play below us. That alone made for a really fun evening. The Mega VIP experience was definitely worth it. We got to hold and interact with so many different animals. My girls were a little disappointed they didn't get to hold a monkey or lemur, but that's only because they've had that opportunity before at Canton Safari in Texas, so their expectations were a little high. The treehouse was a fun experience for one night. If we stayed longer, though, I'd probably choose one of the cabins simply because of the bathroom setup. A few suggestions that I think would make the experience even better: * The shared bathrooms could definitely use A/C. They were extremely humid, and daily attention to emptying the trash, refilling soap, cleaning the sinks, and sweeping/mopping would make a big difference. * During the summer, it would be nice if the A/C in the treehouses was turned on before guests arrived. We checked in around 2:00 p.m., and even after asking for a fan, it took over six hours before the treehouse became comfortable. * Adding a lighter to each cabin or treehouse would be helpful so guests can use the propane fire pit. We made do by using the grill. * I do think the tigers would benefit from a little more enrichment in their enclosures like you see at many accredited zoos. Other than that, every animal we saw appeared healthy, well cared for, and happy. A huge shoutout to Bill for making my daughter's birthday extra special by surprising her with a stuffed tiger. That simple act absolutely made her day and meant so much to us. Maggie, who is interning there, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and personable. She answered all of our questions and made the experience even better. The other three ladies working there were also incredibly kind and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. Don't let the negative reviews keep you from forming your own opinion. If your family enjoys hands-on animal encounters and making unique memories, I definitely recommend giving this hidden gem a chance.

    Reviewed yesterday This was an amazing experience. We went…read moreto the Mega VIP tour which included a private tour, animal feedings, and interactions with the animals. The owner was a really cool guy, offered us suggestions on where to check out on the remainder of our trip. Our tour guide was Emily. She was so knowledgeable and friendly. This was definitely a unique experience. We spent about 3 hours at the park, I do wish the gift shop portion had a few more offerings. They had a baby white lion who was so cute and a young black panther who was so playful. We really enjoyed interacting with NiNi the hyena. I truly enjoyed this experience.

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    Tiger Safari - The MEGA VIP Tour includes feedings of special animals, such as this young zebra, kangaroos, monkeys, and a tiger.

    The MEGA VIP Tour includes feedings of special animals, such as this young zebra, kangaroos, monkeys, and a tiger.

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    Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge - Inside the visitor center a display

    Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

    4.7(13 reviews)
    34.3 km

    GREAT getaway just hours drive away…read more Hiking backcountry backpacking Wilderness wildlife

    There's just so many things to say that are wonderful about this gem. We were told at the visitor…read morecenter that it is the second largest visited refuge in North America. The bison are truly breathtaking. If you get the chance to see them sit and watch for a while. We were able to do some hiking and picnic. There's also camping and fishing and boating, but we didn't do any of that on this trip. We picked up lots of pamphlets at the visitor center, so we can come back again and try again. They have lots of help at the visitor center and are glad to answer questions. They also have a great little gift shop if you want to pick up a treasure or a Momento for your visit. We took the time to take the scenic drive up to the top of Mount Scott walked around, took lots of photos. We met people from all over the world up there. It was pretty amazing. I can't wait to go back and do some more hiking. We did stop on the side of the road to look at the Longhorn cattle. There are some of the original stock from back on the turn-of-the-century or release from the bloodline it's pretty neat all these things that you can do while you're here visiting I highly recommend it. It's a great adventure not just for families but just solo if you wanna get out and explore.

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    Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge - The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge SW Ok just outside Lawton

    The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge SW Ok just outside Lawton

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