Had a great time at the OKC Zoo, even though the temperatures were hovering around freezing and a…read morelot of the animals were not in their habitats (as they were repositioned to warmer back up environments). Still, we got to see a lot of the zoo's residents. We started with as much of the indoor viewing as we could. The OKC Zoo has an impressive collection of snakes -- especially venomous snakes. What can I say about snakes? Not a lot, other than I enjoyed watching them, and I am glad they were in their environment and I was in mine! I do wish the Zoo had included a notice about the dangers of invasive species, as I live in Florida and I have seen first hand what the python population has done to native species in South Florida. While the pythons on exhibit are fascinating, the Zoo should remind visitors that non-native reptiles should not be kept as pets. As the day warmed up, we spent a lot of time visiting the giraffes, the elephants, the many big cats and the full range of animals living at the Zoo, to the extent they were not sheltering from the cold. I could restate what the Zoo has on its website, but I suggest anyone who is interested in visiting should spend quality time exploring the Zoo's website and making a plan. We had about three hours for our visit, and we could have used more time than that!

I have been going here for 50+ years!…read more I miss the old corner post signs that were everywhere giving directions to the different parts of the zoo. Its mostly map dependent now. Sure, I can read a map, but that doesnt prevent the periodic "wrong turn" LOL. Those signs helped keep me on track. LOVED the dinosaur exhibit!!!! If you havent been to it, you should go! I ate at the Lotus food area for the first time. Hands down the best food and cost effective of any of the zoo food! Really liked the decor and atmosphere! Very clean, friendly service! We came right after a lunch rush and it was impeccably clean!