Flamingos are one of hundreds of animal species you can find at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Do you yearn for thrills beyond the confines of ordinary city life? Do you hunger for new knowledge and experiences? Do you have some kids (or houseguests) you need to tire out with a day of running around? If you answered yes to any of those questions, Oklahoma City has a treat for you: the Adventure District!
Like any good adventure, this district boasts wild beasts, daring feats and plenty of lessons to be learned.
The original adventure
Built in 1902, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden was the area’s first attraction, before the term “Adventure District” was even a twinkle in the city’s eye. If you’ve ever bought something in OKC, you’re a zoo investor. Since 1990, 1/8th a cent of every taxable dollar spent in the city has gone to support the zoo…