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Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa, OK
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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.

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Tulsa Air and Space Museum

    Under $25

    Aerospace museum and planetarium next to Tulsa International Airport with vintage aircraft and NASA artifacts.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Quirky Fun

    Golden Driller

    Free

    Stand at the feet of a 76-foot oil worker statue outside Tulsa's Expo Square, a photo stop near historic Route 66.

    5.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Greenwood Rising

    Under $25

    Walk through galleries telling the story of Tulsa's Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street, and the 1921 massacre.

    5.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Theatre & Events
    History Buff

    Cain's Ballroom

    $25–$50

    See a concert on the spring-loaded maple dance floor of the 1924 Tulsa hall known as the Home of Bob Wills.

    5.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Bob Dylan Center

    Under $25

    Explore handwritten lyrics, rare recordings and photographs from Bob Dylan's archive on a self-guided audio tour in Tulsa.

    5.9 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