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Amusements and Rides
Adventurers of all ages can discover a variety of exciting activities throughout the Zoo campus. Some of these activities are weather permitting.

Rock-Climbing WallRock-Climbing Wall
Cost: $2.00 per person, per climb
Come test your climbing skills on this 23 foot tall tower! The rock-climbing wall is located just south of the Herpetarium. Climbers must sign a release of liability form and those under age 18 must have a legal guardian sign. The Rock-Climbing Wall is open weather permitting.
Safari TramSafari Tram
Cost: Adults $3.50,
Children $2.50 per person (2 and under FREE).
Enjoy a narrated ride through the south and western halves of the Zoo with stops in the southwest corner across from the cheetahs and at Great EscApe. The main tram station is located west of the main entrance. Guests may embark and disembark at the station located at the main entrance with a total ride time of approximately 25 minutes. The Safari Tram will operate weather permitting.
The Endangered Species CarouselThe Endangered Species Carousel
Cost: $1.00 per person
Kids and adults alike will enjoy taking a spin on this handcrafted, one-of-a-kind carousel. Made from basswood, the carousel displays 42 exotic animals. Overlooking Zoo Lake, the Endangered Species Carousel is in the Adventure Zone on the east side of the Zoo. Guests must be 42 inches in height to ride alone. (weather permitting)
Children's TrainChildren's Train
Cost: $1.00 per person, per ride
All aboard! Young children will enjoy this train of a smaller variety. This colorful and animal themed train is located east of the Herpetarium and across from the Endangered Species Carousel. The Children's Train will operate weather permitting.
Centennial Choo-ChooCentennial Choo Choo
Cost: Adults $2.00, Children $1.00 per person, per ride (2 and under FREE)
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! The Centennial Choo Choo will operate weather permitting.
PaddleboatSwan Paddleboats
Cost: $6.00 per boat, 30-minute ride
Guests can paddle their way along Zoo Lake in these two person Swan Paddleboats. Tickets can be purchased at the Lakeside Caf� next to the dock. The paddleboats will operate weather permitting. Guests under the age of 16 must ride the Swan Paddleboats with an adult.
Other Amusements:
  • Fins And Feathers Show: Adults $2.00, Children $1.00 (2 and under FREE)
  • Nectar To Feed Lorikeets: $2.00 (seasonal)
  • ZooKeys (Commemorative/Regular): $4.00/$2.50
  • Face painting: $3.00 (seasonal)

Pay-One-Price, Ride All Day packages are also available. This ticket is for rides and attractions only; it does not include Zoo admission. The ticket includes all rides and the Fins and Feathers Shows, same day of purchase for a full day. Cost is $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for children. Tickets may be purchased at the ticket booth or ZooFriends entrance.

All rides and attractions are seasonal and subject to weather and availability.


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