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Tulsa Zoo

6421 E 36th St N · Tulsa, OK

Why you should go…

The Tulsa Zoo sits on 124 acres within Mohawk Park and features exhibits and habitats covering a wide range of species from around the world. It is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, with last entry at 4 pm. Adult general admission runs a little under 20 dollars online, or about 23 dollars at the gate.

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Tulsa Zoo, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Tulsa Air and Space Museum

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  • Museums
    History Buff

    Philbrook Museum of Art

    Under $25

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    7.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Jenks

    Free

    The chamber office for Jenks, Oklahoma, a Tulsa-area river town known for antique shopping and its riverfront district.

    15 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Green Country

    Free

    Northeast Oklahoma's official tourism region, covering 18 counties of lakes, Route 66 towns and outdoor recreation.

    16 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Will Rogers Memorial Museum

    Under $25

    Museum and tomb honoring humorist and entertainer Will Rogers, with 12 galleries of memorabilia.

    17 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Castle of Muskogee

    Under $25

    A 36,000-square-foot castle and Renaissance village hosting the annual Oklahoma Renaissance Festival.

    41 mi awayMore like this