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Discover the Zoo's Rides and Attractions!
Adventurers of all ages can discover a variety of exciting activities throughout the Zoo's grounds. All Rides operate weather permitting and if forecast temperature is 55 degrees or above. Additional fees for rides and attractions may apply. Attractions are open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during regular season hours, unless posted otherwise. For a complete schedule of animal presentations and rides, please see below.
Centennial ChooChoo
This 1863 replica locomotive driven train tours guests though the hoofed stock in the southwest portion of the Zoo. A matching grant from the Oklahoma Centennial Commission put this exciting attraction in motion!
Cost: $2 adults, $1 ages 3-11, Free ages 2 and under (Prices are per person, per ride)
Swan Paddleboats
Guests can paddle their way along Zoo Lake in these two person Swan Paddleboats. Guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The Paddleboats will operate weather permitting when wind speed is under 15 MPH.
Cost: $5 per boat for 30-minute ride
Endangered Species Carousel
Kids and adults alike will enjoy taking a spin on this handcrafted, one-of-a-kind carousel. Made from basswood, the Endangered Species Carousel displays 42 exotic animals. Overlooking Zoo Lake, the Carousel is in the Adventure Zone on the east side of the Zoo. Guests must be 42 inches in height to ride alone.
Schedule: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., weather permitting
Cost: $2 per person, per ride
Safari Voyage (beginning March 15)
Ahoy, matey! The Safari Voyage cruises Zoo Lake. Guests will enjoy a smooth and relaxing 15- to 20-minute ride while the boat captain shares interesting facts about the Zoo, the boat and upcoming events. Each Boat seats up to 50 guests and is disability friendly. The dock is located near the Noble Aquatic Center: Aquaticus.
Schedule: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., during spring, summer and fall seasons, weather permitting.
Cost: $4.50 adult, $3.50 ages 3-11 and Seniors; Free for Ages 2 and under.
Safari
Tram
Enjoy a narrated ride through the Zoo for all ages. The main tram station is located west of the main entrance. Guests may embark and disembark at the station located at the main entrance. Total ride time of approximately 25 minutes. The Safari Tram operates weather permitting and crowd conditions. The regular schedule is subject to change.
Regular Schedule: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting
Cost: $3.50 adults, $2.50 ages 3-11

NEW Stingray Bay
Opening Summer 2013!!
Giraffe Feeding Platform
Come face to face with the tallest animals on earth. During your next visit to
the OKC Zoo, make plans to meet and feed our majestic giraffes.
Daily schedule beginning March 8:
11 a.m. - 12 noon and 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., weather permitting
Cost: $3 per person
Elephant Presentations
Come meet our Asian elephants: Asha, Chandra and Asha’s calf, Malee at the Elephant Pavilion Amphitheater located in the southeast area of the Zoo, south of Great EscApe. Our elephant caregivers will share their passion and knowledge of elephants while showing how they care for our girls on a daily basis. All presentations are weather permitting with a temperature above 55 degrees.
May 18 - June 30: Two presentations daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
July 1 - October 27: Daily presentations at 1:15 p.m.
October 28 – December 28: Presentations only on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
Explorikeet
Adventure
Get up close and feed our brightly-colored lorikeets inside the Children's Zoo. Open weather permitting. (Photo by Randy Alvarado.)
Schedule: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting
Cost: Free to enter; $3 for nectar
Sea
Lion Show
The Sea Lion Show features California sea lions in an exciting and educational show at the Noble Aquatic Center Performance Arena. These high-energy shows demonstrate the natural strength and intelligence of these amazing animals. It's a big splash of fun!
April 4 through Labor Day Weekend
- Thursdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 12 noon
- Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- Sundays at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
July and August
- Way Back Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Cost: $2 adult; $1 kids; Free for ages 2 and under
NEW
Explore A Seashore Touch Pool
The Zoo is bringing the beach to you. Discover sea life first hand at the Zoo’s new Explore A Seashore Touch Pool. Located in the upper aquarium area of the Noble Aquatic Center, this hands-on touch pool will connect guests of all ages to a variety of seashore dwellers including horseshoe crabs, pencil urchins, brittle stars, Bahama sea stars and a variety of snails. This attraction is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to experience with zoo admission.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily
Cost: Free
Children's Zoo Water Stream 
Splish, splash! Our Children’s Zoo stream will reopen for the season on Monday, March 11, 2013.
When planning your Zoo visit, keep in mind that little ones may get very wet so a change of clothes may be a good idea.
Cost: Free
Weekend Keeper Connections
Talk to the rock stars of the Zoo world...the Zoo keepers! Keeper Connections are a great way to learn about your favorite animals from the people who care for them. Connect with wildlife while hearing and seeing how the Zoo strives to conserve and preserve our natural resources, and what you can do to help! Our weekend Keeper Connections begin March 16, and continue through October 27, weather permitting.
March 16 through October 27, 2013
Saturdays
- 11 a.m. Koi Pond @ the Children’s Zoo
- 11 a.m. Red River Hogs
- 11 a.m. Birds/Parrots @ Great EscApe’s Observation Tower
- 11:30 a.m. Elephant Presentation @ the Elephant Pavilion (March-June)
- 11:30 a.m. Black Rhino (July-October)
- 1:15 p.m. Elephant Presentation @ the Elephant Pavilion
- 1:30 p.m. Birds of Prey (across from the picnic pavilions)
- 1:30 p.m. Great Apes (rotating conservation chats)
- 2 p.m. Upper Aquarium (Noble Aquatic Center)
- 2:30 p.m. River Otters @ Big Rivers, Oklahoma Trails
- 3 p.m. Tigers
- 4 p.m. Alligators @ Oklahoma Trails
- 4 p.m. Indian Rhino
Sundays
- 10:30 a.m. Cheetah (exciting lure run!)
- 10:30 a.m. Galapagos Tortoise @ Island Life
- 11 a.m. Red Pandas
- 11 a.m. Birds/Parrots @ Great EscApe’s Observation Tower
- 11:30 a.m. Elephant Presentation @ the Elephant Pavilion (March-June)
- 11:30 a.m. Black Rhino (July-October)
- 1:15 p.m. Elephant Presentation @ the Elephant Pavilion
- 1:30 p.m. Birds of Prey (across from the picnic pavilions)
- 1:30 p.m. Great Apes (rotating conservation chats)
- 2 p.m. Lower Aquarium (Noble Aquatic Center)
- 2:30 p.m. River Otters @ Big Rivers, Oklahoma Trails
- 3 p.m. Tigers
- 4 p.m. Indian Rhino
Zoo Walking Trails
The nine walking trails have been developed to showcase the healthy benefit of visiting the Oklahoma City Zoo. You can choose from nine trails that range in distance from .32 miles to 2.87 miles. The varying distances allow even the most novice walker an opportunity to benefit from the trails.
For more details, click here.
Leapin' Lizard
The newest ride at the Zoo allows guests the chance to leap into the sky in a bouncy harness!
**Please note that this ride has weight restrictions for safety purposes. The minimum weight to ride is 45 lbs. The maximum weight to ride is 250 lbs.
Cost: $4 per person



