My family and I have been to the zoo twice in the last month and this is our local zoo. We definitely like the zoo if you are looking for a place to go and visit and spend a few hours seeing different exhibits this is a great place I do see that in the years to come that they are making some major improvements by adding more more exhibits, which continues to give me more excitement about return visits, knowing that there are greater things to come so I still highly recommend stopping in and taking your fame, they've added a lot of things over the years, including a massive playground. That is a great break for the family after long walks to just kind of slow the pace of the zoo down. One thing that I don't enjoy quite as much is the long stretches between exhibits I know that they've been working on this. But just at the zoo it is very easy to get overheated and exhausted because it is very spread out not a lot of trees around and just a very large distance sometimes between exhibits So you're definitely gonna wanna bring plenty of water and if you have kids bring a stroller or something that has shade so that way they don't get more out super easy. We also got the chance to go to the zoo like Full thing fun cool little games to walk-through and play at it cuts the zoo in half and you are able to walk-through and just play a few cool games along the way. They are not any animals out so it is just solely there for you too bring your kids and play a few games and see some lights we were under the impression that it would be both you could go and see some animals at night and play the games. read more

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We had such a good time at the Tulsa Zoo. There's a really solid variety of animals, so it never feels boring walking through, and my son enjoyed every single part of it. One of the best parts was the playground they've got a really nice setup for all ages, which made it easy to let him burn off some energy. The gift shop is also really cute and fun to look through, and there's a snack/restaurant area if you need a quick break or something to eat. Overall, it's a great spot for a family day and we'll definitely be coming back again. read more

Tulsa Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

There are a lot of positives about the Tulsa Zoo, and it appears the soon-to-be completed exhibits will be impressive, but there are some elephants in the room that should be addressed. unclean and "out of order" bathrooms construction zones that force you to walk longer distances on a crowded pathway (to see one enclosure and then it's a hike back) the ever rising price of admission ($46 for 2 when purchased online) read more

Love the Tulsa zoo. I'm an adult who goes at least once per year. Recently went to the Zoolightful lantern event. Don't miss it! read more

Tulsa Zoo - Zoolightful lantern event. Interactive panda exhibit for kids. - Zoos Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

This zoo is just perfect! It's so worth it to get the family pack especially this month during the members month perks- it also gives you free parking. My daughter loves it so much. It's clean, the animals seem well taken care of, and there's a huge play area. read more

Tulsa Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

We finally made it to the Tulsa zoo this summer! It was a super fun trip! Really hot day but going between the different AC'ed enclosures with plenty of water fountains & seats along the way made it doable. Loved watching the eagles feed and seeing all of the beautiful animals! The kids loved the petting zoo too! Train was pretty squeaky but it was also fun to take a load off and ride around the park to see things. Everyone who worked there was super friendly & shared a bunch of animal facts and information too. I'm glad we have this little zoo close by, we will definitely be back! read more

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I have been to a handful of state Zoos and this is by far a Beautiful and large Zoo with tons to offer! These animals all show healthy and look to be well cared for. The zoo itself may be old in some areas and new in others but they're in the middle of construction trying to renovate the property. Staff are friendly and the property is clean. See you soon! read more

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Beautiful spring day and young kiddos to take care of. What better way to keep them amused than a trip to the zoo. Tulsa has a very nice zoo with what appear to be comfortable habitats for the animals. Easy to navigate it's basically a loop. A number of air conditioned buildings provide nice breaks from the Sun. Very clean. Pleasant and helpful personnel. read more

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Traveled from OKC for the fun of visit to Zoo. Entered in the west end, so I guess they have 2 openings. Entrance very simple. Tic lady very nice. Did say train was down waiting on part. Very disappointed for sure, since we have a 2 yr old. They do have some new areas being built for elephants which definitely needed. This Zoo is compact but still felt the walk . A lot of areas you were closer than OKC. We loved the structures that looked Egyptian. Would be pretty in summer with vines and greenery. I will say the kids playground area was nice, packed with families. Didn't seem like a lot of animals to see but the Giraffes, was nice. Penqins were huddled in shade not even in water. Sad area. Snake house and others were connected by walkover and were big and nice. Alot of Turtles in different areas. Childrens petting area. Overall was ok but OKC still better but OKC is soooo spread out. Sometimes smaller areas are better for walking. read more

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Loved this zoo! I took the 2 year old I'm babysitting and she had a great time. I like that everything was easy to get to, especially with the map they provide. We saw tigers, elephants, giraffes, and more. There is a lot of construction and new exhibits opening so that was the only downside. However, I have an excuse to come back. Can't wait to see the upgrades! read more

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I enjoy visiting different Zoos around the country - and this place is cute. Bigger then expected it had some fun things like the ability to feed the giraffes, observe, rhinos, watch, chimpanzees play, and enjoy an assortment of other animals. One of the more interesting things that I know it was the massive amount of different areas for children, be they the playground, pet farm, and just a lot of great family activities. If in Tulsa looking to spend a day it was well run and clean with good animal Enclosures read more

Tulsa Zoo - Giraffe feeding ($5 for members) - Zoos Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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I grew up going to this zoo, as did my dad (and probably my grandparents too.) The zoo has been around since 1927 with some of the exhibits stil in use being built by the WPA during the Great Depression. My latest visit was last week and I was disappointed by how many pens had no animals in them. We went to the fancy, new elephant area - no elephants. Luckily there were 2 in the old pen, but why open the building if no animals have been moved over yet? This zoo is heavy on reptiles and birds. No polar bear anymore, didn't see any zebras, didn't see any lions. I noticed that the glass was very dirty and hard to see into the pens. The sheer amount of screaming and kids banging on the glass was unreal. The animals are better behaved than the humans at the zoo. I wish that like the Toronto Zoo, the Tulsa Zoo would put up signs about the importance of being quiet because it stresses out the animals. Most of the animals were in a corner hidden from view in their pens or at least as far away from spectators as they could get. I can see why the animals are stressed when people don't believe in parenting their screaming-banshee-sounding kids. This zoo is very affordable and they allow outside food and drinks. It took us just 2 hours to see everything, although we skipped the children's zoo - which is apparently the petting zoo + river otters. We were bummed about missing the otters and the polar bear. Visited March 2024. read more

Tulsa Zoo - March 2024 - Zoos Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Finding thins for my autistic client is hard and today was a little tougher. The weather was beautiful and it fell on a Sunday, so where does everyone go? The zoo. We loved all the chi its we made it too and it was a great trip, but the overwhelming noise made it hard for my angel. Not the zoo's doing and we agreed we would be back because it was "totally sigma." read more

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There is lots of parking for the zoo. Once you park you cross over a bridge to get in line for tickets and then there are lots of options to explore the zoo. Lions, tigers and bears where to start? There are several kiosks with drinkers and snacks. There is a carousel and kids party and don't forget the petting area. Be careful with your map, one of the goats might take it from you. It was great weather for exploring and getting your steps and checking out the zoo and all the animals. read more

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We've been to the Tulsa Zoo more times than I can count. This last weekend we took the family for a pleasant afternoon out after the recent cold snap and snow, since we were all feeling the cabin fever a bit. Not sure what's going on with the zoo, but it was the most rundown and generally slipshod I've seen it in recent years. Front gate was closed so we had to walk a couple hundred yards down to a side gate. No biggie, but it sort of set the tone. Multiple exhibits were out of commission, lots of construction netting/barrels, etc. Wanted to see the bears, but the short, direct path was blocked off, and by that time in the day, I just didn't have it in my to make the lengthy detour. Also, and this isn't really the zoo's fault but people were behaving like they were refugees from a third world country twice removed from modern society. In one building, some idiot actually hoisted his kids up onto a support several feet off the ground and started making animal noises at them, loudly, which they promptly returned. There was a collective WTF? look on everyone's faces. Again, not blaming that on the zoo, but when the visitor count is high, they need to be on the lookout for stuff like this. I get that a zoo is in a constant state of upkeep and remodel, and the new stuff really looks good, but I would suggest to the administrators that they balance the upkeep with the visitors perceptions and comfort. read more

First time at Hallozooween had so much fun with all the kids and family took lots of pictures!!! They did a lot of work too make it a great experience for everyone! Little ones rode the carousel! Ran out of time to ride the train! It in, next time! read more

The Tulsa Zoo has all the animals that you would want to see including my favorites elephants, giraffes and giant tortoises, oh my! I missed out on the giraffe feedings so I'm already planning my next trip. Not to be missed zoo nights are after-hours for adults 21+ held monthly throughout the year. The zoo is a good size so there's plenty to see and lots of reasons to keep coming back. read more

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The Tulsa Zoo is such a wonderful place to spend the day! It's very well kept and clean, with beautiful grounds that make walking through the exhibits a joy. I really appreciate the care and attention given to the animals -- you can tell they're well looked after. There are plenty of fun extras for families too, like great playgrounds for the kids and a charming carousel that adds to the experience. A perfect mix of education, fun, and relaxation -- we'll definitely be back! read more

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This is a review of Zoo Nights on the Rocks, a 21+ event (August 12, 6-10 PM). Advanced tickets were $25. This was well worth the price. Tickets were limited, nothing was crowded and the weather was perfect. There were various bars set up around the property. Bring some moolah because drinks are $10 a piece. There was another option to pay an additional $25 for a flight of four specialty cocktails. I would probably at least buy one of the flight options and share because we basically spent that much for two drinks on our first bar hop. Most of the animals were still out and Keeper Chats were going on every 15 minutes for the alligators, chimps, sloth, penguins, meerkats, and giraffes. Vic Ortega was playing live at Rajan's and we also ate dinner there. (The melts were pretty good and there's Neff beer on tap there.) Staff everywhere from the greeter/ID-checker to the bartenders to the staff at Rajan's were friendly and welcoming! I would definitely do this again. Sorry kids, but it's much nicer enjoying the zoo without all the strollers. (Said with much love.) read more

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Ok, ten years ago when I was in college, this was my favorite zoo. After a decade of traveling the country, having kids, and visiting many more zoos in much larger cities (DC, Houston, Seattle, Dallas), I can confidently confirm that this is still my favorite. First of all, the ticket prices are a steal compared to a big city zoo. The layout is designed really well, so that it's easy to follow along the route and not be afraid of missing anything. It easily takes 2.5-3 hours to take a leisurely trip through the place. Tons of shade and clean indoor exhibit centers make for a nice break from any weather. The animals all seem happy, with tidy enclosures and frequent notes from staff on the exhibits that make it all feel very up-to-date and personal. We didn't catch any shows this time, but last time we were here we sat in on both sea lion and elephant demonstrations that were so great that I still remember them today (10+ years later!). I didn't notice the playground at all before I had kids, but it's amazing! It seems very new, with some styles of structure similar to the Gathering Place, and others entirely their own! My kids were in love and could have stayed on the playground all day if we'd let them. We were so glad we made the stop here during our visit. read more

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This zoo is a ripoff nice but money hungry you pay to get in then you keep on paying for everything you do. For your information you have to buy two tickets to ride the train round trip and THEY don't tell you this, until you get on train. read more

$14 for adult admission seems like a fair price. It will take 2.5-3 hours to see all the animals and exhibits. The zoo is very clean and well maintained. If you have younger kids, there's a very nice and large park for them to play. There are restrooms and concessions throughout. read more

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Great day to take a walk in the park. Cool and windy! Perfect! My wife and I almost had the entire park to ourselves. Last year we cancelled our gym membership and purchased an annual membership at the Tulsa Zoo. We wanted to avoid being trapped in the gym with the covid coughers and the phlegm flinging flu crowd! The Tulsa Zoo is the perfect place to get in your walk or jog, get outside, get fresh air and enjoy the cooler months. For us "only" in the cool months October - April. On the cold days in the middle of the week, it is perfect. Kids are in school and it's too cold for most folks. If the zoo is busy, then we have Oxley Nature Center trails just two miles away. Other advantages of walking in the zoo besides less crowds: your membership fee helps to support the operations, there are plenty of buildings to take a break in if you need to warm up, and clean restrooms. Even better, by going frequently your odds of seeing the animals active, especially on cooler days, improves. Take a hike! At the Tulsa Zoo! read more

Tulsa Zoo - This near perfect picture was taken 12/21/21. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Spike S. - Zoos Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Tulsa Zoo is such an incredible experience and continues to get better! We did a family day and took grandma along. From the new animal home upgrades to the interactive areas you can easily spend a full day enjoying it. If you're visiting Tulsa it should be a must on your list! read more

I have been a lover of the Tulsa Zoo my entire life! The exhibits in the buildings have changed over the years (RIP earthquake simulator!) but the improvements to the zoo as a whole have been for the better. The kids playground area is a HUGE improvement to what my age group had lol. I love the festive events that they have here, but also the easy going, go at your own pace feel of the zoo. The indoor food area by the snow leopards is my favorite - so happy that they have plant based options too! Can't wait to see the new expansions coming up! read more

I was pleasantly surprised to find the zoo was even open. You need to schedule a time but it's worth it. They've added paw prints on the ground for social distancing, but the crowd seems to take Covid very seriously. With or without paw prints. Not a review on the food, but the basic burger, hot dog and fries are very good. No Coca cola products. Certain sacrifices must be made. Since they are not running at full throttle, some animals are not on display. A few of the attractions are also closed. The animals seem well cared for and it they have been remodeling the exhibits. Covid-19 has stopped much in it's tracks and created a whole new social norm. I am hoping things like the zoo return to previous ways. Let's not give up hope. 7/20 read more

Tulsa Zoo - A bear - Zoos Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

I love going to the Tulsa zoo! But I am saddened. I have watched the zoo transfer leadership through the years, and sadly, the zoo has degraded each time, particularly when it privatized. Due to COVID 19 it's at its all time worst with one exception, the kids play areas. They have really improved those areas and it's great, even though my kids are teens now! I have hopes that the current private company that owns the Tulsa zoo will do all they can to improve and rebuild the zoo. I know I will do all I can to contribute! read more

One of my favorite places to visit in Tulsa is our Zoo at Mowhawk Park. You truly can spend an entire day there browsing their Nationally recognized exhibits or simply sitting and enjoying a beautiful day like I did. I packed myself a lunch (yes, they do allow you to bring food in) and parked myself by the cheetah exhibit. One of them was kind enough to sit and pose for me...now wasn't that nice? Did you know that Jane Goodall gave her stamp of approval to our primates exhibit? She sure did, it and our Zoo is Nationally recognized as one of the best Zoos in the nation...right up there with the San Diego Zoo. Our Zoo is family friendly, the keepers will be happy to answer questions and exhibits are continually kept at the best quality for the animals...you can't beat a day out at our Zoo! read more

Tulsa Zoo - A drawing I did as I watched one of their beautiful cheetahs - Zoos Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

We have been coming here for 15 years and my whole family loves it. Every time we come, there are new improved things. I recommend getting a zoo pass for your family if you live in the area. They usually run special pricing in March around spring break. We prefer to go early in the morning during the summertime when the weather is coolest. My 8 year old loves mining for gems. The small bags range from $6-9. It is a pretty quick activity but they get to leave with there fossils, gems, arrowheads, and a card that describes them. Today we brought a friend along and it was a good day! read more

Tulsa Zoo - Mining for gems - Zoos Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Great zoo! I happened to arrive at the perfect moment. They had just released a male elephant into his new yard for the first time. It was awesome to watch him splash in his pool and trumpet with excitement. The new facility is the best elephant exhibit I've ever seen, and I've been to most of the biggest zoos in the country. Tulsa should be proud! read more

I have always been a fan of the Tulsa Zoo since I was a kiddo, but they have really upped their Zoo game lately with their new additions and renovations. This zoo is really starting to feel like a destination location with their recent addition that showcases the tigers, snow leopards and monkeys. It's my new favorite section and happy place. I could sit and watch the snow leopards or tigers all day. It's so cool and instantly makes you a kid again to see a tiger walking directly over you on a sky bridge. A lot of the pavilions in between the main attractions really need a face lift and updating, because they are looking pretty run down and sparsely populated, so I'm hoping they turn their attention to these areas next, so it matches their new exhibit. The train also could use an update with some more spacious seating. I'm around 6ft, so when we get in the train, I bang my knees and shins every time. I know there are plenty of parents out there whacking their heads and legs on the cramped quarters while trying to wrestle a stroller and toddlers. Oh, I almost forgot, they added a new restaurant to their latest exhibit. It was closed when we were there, but it looked very nice inside. Seems to be a chicken forward menu. We will definitely check this out next time we go, so I can update my review regarding the cuisine. read more

We came here on a cool day. It's the first time I'd ever gotten cold at the zoo. That's perfectly okay though, at least it wasn't 100 degrees. Most of the animals were out, Woo Hoo! I think my favorite was the tiger exhibit. There is a bridge where the tigers can walk over your head. It's very cool. The zoo isn't too big where you get overwhelmed or worn out. There are plenty of snack stands, souvenirs and bathrooms as you make your way through. Our group ate in the restaurant by the tigers. I have food allergies and had to pass but I REALLY wanted to try it after I saw it. Most of the group ordered chicken tenders or the chicken sandwich and those were the biggest pieces of chicken I have seen in any restaurant. I was so jealous. There are several areas to eat your lunch if you want to bring it. There is also a nice playground for the kiddos. We enjoyed our time here and will be back! read more

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Very disappointing trip to the zoo today. Prices have gone up (understandable). However, when there is more construction going on at the zoo than animals on exhibit?!?! Hard pass. Was looking at a membership - OMG!!!!!! I miss the days when Mathis Brothers did the membership drive. read more

The Zoo was great. Went with a group of friends. It was easy to find our way around with the maps they had. We went when the Tiger cubs were only a couple months old. They also have active sea lions and a cool inside rainforest!! Would go again! read more

I would 0/10 for the service but I can only do 1/10. Bugs in the bathroom. Animals are all sleeping. Why are the giraffes water so small?

If you are thinking about I'm going to the zoo, I absolutely do! I bought an annual membership for my daughter and me before we ever went, and I do not regret it. I know that we will be going a lot this year. The zoo has plenty of great exhibits, a petting zoo, farm area, birds, and all the typical zoo staple animals. What most don't know about the Tulsa Zoo is that it has an AMAZING playground inside! We probably spent as much time on the playground last weekend as we did looking at the animals. The staff is very friendly and helpful and they keep the zoo very clean! Very happy with the caliber of zoo we have in Tulsa! read more

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Tulsa zoo is amazing I would come here again there was lot of thing and the playground is amazing for kids and adults that want to have fun and there was five baby tiger and we help the lion get to there new home in the Detroit zoo love Tulsa zoo so five stars read more

I love the zoo! It has had a lot of improvements over the years and it has a lot to see!

I stopped in to check it out since I was nearby.  It is easy to get to but my GPS took me to a nearby wrong street.  Taking a u-turn, I spotted a sign that pointed me in the right direction.  It is located in the park near the airport.  Plenty of parking.  A ticket gets you in the gate.  It cost additional for the train ride and merry go round.  The train goes around the park but the way it is set up requires 2 tickets.  You hop on at 1 station and must get off at the next.  There are only 2 stations but it will add up if you want to ride all the way around.   You are better off getting the day pass for unlimited rides which is good for both the train and merry go round.  I stayed just a little over a hour.  One can do the whole zoo in 2 or 3 hours depending on how long you linger at each exhibit.  Overall, it is a nice zoo.  It is clean with modern facilities for the animals.  I really like the two new asian sections. read more

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After multiple visits I'd say this is Tulsa's finest tourist attraction. It's than you'd think for the city's size: I don't believe I've seen the whole zoo in a single visit without taking the train. Keep that in mind if you visit with children. The zoo might be more than they can walk. Animal buildings organize by theme provide somewhat natural surroundings. A children's petting zoo is worth the stop for toddlers and up. The carousel and train are other family fun attractions. After purchasing tickets take a moment to review the zoo map and make a plan for the animals you most want to see. The larger mammals are near the back. If you start there and walk forward you'll not only see the more popular animals, but also be closer to the front of the park when the kids run out of energy. read more