Adventurers of all ages can discover a variety of exciting activities throughout the Zoo's grounds.
All rides and experiences are weather-permitting and can be purcahsed at location or online when purchasing admission.
EXPERIENCES
Camel Rides
Take your Zoo visit to new heights with a ride on a dromedary camel! Children under 6 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Rides will take place from 9:00am to 3:30pm Daily.
Cost: $8 per person
Children's Zoo Barnyard
Kids and adults alike will go wild as they enjoy up-close encounters with the Zoo’s goats and sheep.
Open 9:00am to 3:00pm Mon-Fri and 9:00am to 4:30pm Sat/Sun
Elephant Express Tram
Embark and disembark at two different locations in the Zoo!
Open 9:30am to 4:30pm
Children two and under are free with paying adult
Cost: $6 per person
Elephant Presentation
Connect with our Asian elephants and the people who know them best, our caretakers, during these engaging presentations. Free to attend, presentations occur Fri., Sat., and Sun. at 2 pm.
Explorikeet Feeding
Like walking into a rainbow, guests can enter the lorikeet habitat and feed them fresh nectar (provided). Participants under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.
Cost: $4 per person
Flamingo Mingle
You’ll be tickled pink with this up-close feeding encounter with American flamingos! Open 9:30am to 10:00am Daily and 3:30pm to 4:00pm Sat/Sun
Cost $5 per person
Giraffe Feeding
Come eye-to-eye with the Zoo’s gentle giants during these unique feeding opportunities at the new Expedition Africa habitat. Open 2:00pm to 3:00pm Sat/Sun
Cost $5 per person
Gorilla Trek VR
Get closer than ever to gorillas in the jungle with the Gorilla Trek Virtual Reality (VR) experience featuring a 360-degree live action film with motion platform seating. Open 9:30am to 3:00pm Mon-Fri and 9:30am to 4:00pm Sat/Sun
Cost is $8 per person.
Age and height requirements apply.
Rhino Feedings
For one of the most magical experiences in the OKC Zoo, arrange to feed one of the Zoo’s most popular residents – an Indian Rhino! 11:30am - 12pm Thursday - Sunday only at Sanctuary Asia
Cost: $10 per person.
Stringray Bay
Stingray Bay provides up-close encounters and feeding opportunities with one of the most majestic creatures of the sea, stingrays! Cost is $4 per person to enter. Daily hours 11:00am - 4:00pm Daily with feeding opportunities available from 11:30am to 12:30pm on Sat/Sun, while supplies last, for an additional $3 per person. Participants under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.
Endangered Species Carousel
A handcrafted, one-of-a-kind carousel made from basswood and displays 42 endangered animals. 9:30am to 4:30pm Daily
Cost $4 per person
Safari Cart Tour
A 2-hour tour for up to seven guests. Carts are not able to go into all areas of the Zoo. Admission to the Zoo is not included and must be purchased separately. Guests must reserve at least two weeks in advance. Call (405) 425-0262 to reserve or for more information. 10am, 1pm, and 3pm Daily.
Cost: $200
Go Behind the Scenes
Wild Encounters enable guests to get up close and personal with Bears, Galapagos tortoises, Indian rhinos, Bison, Komodo Dragon, Red River hogs and Asian elephants. Participants will be led by guides to restricted areas not seen by the general public to learn more about how expert animal caretakers provide superior care for each animal. Wild Encounters are non-refundable but can be rebooked for another day.
Wild Encounter Rules
• Parents are limited to bringing in one child under 5 for each guardian over the age of 18.
• Children age 0-2 are free but must be held by parent or guardian the entire time. Strollers are not allowed behind the scenes.
• Crying children may be asked to step away from animal experience area for safety reasons.
• Participants under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult who has also purchased and is attending the same Wild Encounter.
• For elephant encounters, guests may participate in an elephant interaction from a standard wheelchair or walker, but not permitted to approach an elephant from a motorized cart.
• For Komodo Dragon Encounter, Guests must be at least 10 years old to attend.
• For Red River hog encounter, guests must be at least 6 years old to attend. Guests will be required to wear closed toed shoes.
• For the Galapagos tortoise encounter, no children aged 2 and younger may attend. Guests will be required to wear closed toed shoes.
Need to Reschedule?
Wild Encounters are non-refundable. In order to rebook your Wild Encounter, you will need your order number found in your email confirmation and the last name listed as the order contact.
The Zoo’s behind-the-scenes experiences are wilder than ever! Tickets are based on per person basis for each encounter schedule below and general admission into the Zoo is required.
Komodo Dragon
9:45 a.m.
$45/member, $50/nonmember
Go behind the scenes in Sanctuary Asia for an up-close encounter with the Zoo’s resident Komodo Dragons! Guests must be at least 10 years old to attend. Available on Sundays and Tuesdays
Bears
9:45 a.m.
$45/member, $50/nonmember
Go behind the scenes for an up-close encounter with the Zoo's bears!
Bison
10:30 a.m.
$45/member, $50/nonmember
Go behind the scenes for a Wild Encounter with Oklahoma's state mammal - The American bison!
Indian Rhinos
11:20 a.m.
$45/member, $50/nonmember
Go behind the scenes in Sanctuary Asia for an up-close encounter with the Zoo's resident Indian Rhinos! Available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
Galapagos Tortoise
1:00 p.m.
$45/member, $50/nonmember
Go behind the scenes for an up-close encounter with some of the Zoos oldest and most beloved residents – the Galapagos tortoises! No children aged 2 and younger can participate in this Wild Encounter/Behind the Scenes tour. Guests will be required to wear closed-toed shoes.
Asian Elephants
2:45 p.m.
$54/member, $60/nonmember
Go behind the scenes for an up-close encounter with some of the Zoos largest and most beloved residents – the Asian Elephants!
Red River Hogs
10:30 a.m.
$50/member, $45/nonmember
Go hog wild for this new Wild Encounter with the Zoo’s red river hogs at Expedition Africa! Guests must be at least 6 years old to attend. Guests will be required to wear closed toed shoes.