Not sure I can add much to the hundreds of reviews but since the last one was four months ago, I thought I would write one. I loved the zoo. We are huge fans and try to visit a zoo in every city we visit if there is a zoo. This was quite the surprise for us. There were tons of places for kids to stop and play or for families to stop and eat. They have quite a few food options but there are also locations with tables for families to bring a picnic lunch. Yes, there was still construction going on and a few exhibits were closed because of it, but we still saw most of the animals. The Red Panda wasn’t out and that was a little disappointing because you don’t see those often. The elephant enclosure was large and we loved seeing the younger elephants. We didn’t stop and linger over exhibits very much and we were there about 3.5 hours, so plan accordingly if you have small children and want to stop at the petting zoo or at the various playgrounds.

I thoroughly enjoyed my day at the OKC zoo. Lots of different animals. Displays allow you to see some up close. The habitats are very natural and look like humane enclosures for the animals. Many of the paths are shaded, which offers relief on a very hot day. Plus there are indoor pavilions to cool off. Also mist stations and water bottle refill stations. Great experience even as an adult. In the summer, get there early before it gets too warm.

We went to the Botanical Gardens and not the zoo. This review is for the Botanical Gardens only. The gardens are outstanding and well worth your time for a visit. Parking on the street across from the Botanical Gardens was easy.

What an amazing zoo! We have been to many zoos and this one is amazing! Our family enjoyed all the animals, activities, and learning experiences! The caretakers were always willing to share information about animals. The staff was always polite when asking questions. We enjoyed all the educational material and personalized information on the animals. We really enjoyed the turtles and the moles. The moles had us laughing so hard. The otter was so adorable! We really enjoyed how the zoo was located alone the lake. There were plenty of restrooms and places to rest if needed! We would definitely recommend this zoo!

This was my first time visiting the zoo. It was a hot day so there were very few people. The animals weren't active - mostly lying in the shade. The giraffes were walking around eating their leaves which is always fun to watch. The walkways are wide and fairly well-marked although I ended up having to back-track a couple of times. Not much shade so wear sunscreen and a hat. The vet clinic was interesting (and air-conditioned) so worth stopping in to watch a video and see the equipment.