The Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum - 2,800 animals, 84 acres, 363 days a year, waiting for you and the kids! Check out all the events and exhibits going on at the zoo!

Zoo Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  363 days a year
We are closed Christmas Day and the third Friday in June
For information contact the admissions department at (918) 669 – 6602

We accept all major credit cards but cannot accept personal checks.

Admission Prices
Adults: $8
Ages 3 – 11: $4
Seniors 65+: $6
Ages 2 and under: free
Tulsa Zoo Friends Members: free
Members of other AZA zoos pay half price

*Weekends and holidays, April through October, there is a cash-only $2 charge for each vehicle entering Mohawk Park.  Park entry is FREE for Tulsa Zoo Friends Members.

Discounts
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day we offer half-price admission to all guests

Group Rates
With a reservation and two weeks advance notice, groups of 25 or more paying guests can get discounted admission during regular operating hours.  The more tickets you buy, the more you save!  Click here for more information on group and school rates.

Parking
There is a parking fee of $2 per car and $10 per bus to enter Mohawk Park from April 1 to Oct. 31.  These fees apply only on weekends and holidays, and Tulsa Zoo Friends members enjoy free parking year-round.

Events

WALTZ on the Wild Side

WALTZ on the Wild Side is the Tulsa Zoo’s premier fundraising event.  Over two decades strong and better than ever, WALTZ is responsible for building most of the major projects at the zoo.  From the Chimpanzee Connection, Elephant Encounter, Penguin Exhibit, Children’s Zoo and the new Helmerich Sea Lion Cove, WALTZ supporters have helped this zoo continue to grow year after year!  This one-of-a-kind event is every third Friday in June from 7pm to Midnight. The zoo closes for the day to prepare for this event.

ZooRun

Over 40 years and going strong, ZooRun has become a signature event of the zoo and as the second oldest race in the city, it has become a Tulsa tradition.  This event has grown in size and prestige over the years and has clearly become a staple for serious runners, students and families alike.  With a 5k, 10k and family fun run, there is a pace for everyone!  This year’s race will take place on October 6, 2012.

HallowZOOeen

HallowZOOeen, held annually October 27 – 31, is a premier spooky (but not-too scary) trick-or-treat event for the whole family! The zoo offers an alternative to traditional Halloween activities and gives more than 15,000 children each year a safe place to enjoy the holiday! Activities include Goblin Stops full of treats, a “Haunted Train Ride” around the zoo, carnival-style games in the Pumpkin Patch Playroom, a haymaze, face-painting and much more!

Behaviors Gone Wild: Animal Enrichment Days

Join us for animal enrichment demonstrations, educational activities, and more!  Enrichment Days will be held throughout the year, and you’ll get a sneak peak at what the keepers provide the animals to keep them busy and active. You won't want to miss this fun event to see the "behind the scenes" view at your Tulsa Zoo! For more information, contact us at (918) 669-6600

Exhibits

Robert J. LaFortune North American Living Museum Complex - One of the Tulsa Zoo's most unique facilities, the Robert J. LaFortune North American Living Museum, is a four-building complex that was completed in 1978. Each building represents a region of our continent, telling an exciting story of North America's land and its wildlife. Exhibits include live animals, plants, Native American artifacts, fossils, and minerals. Unusual graphics and audio/visual displays are prominent throughout the complex. Special features include a Time Gallery with a simulated earthquake, and a naturalistic walk-through cave. Recent renovations to the complex have added several new exhibits for guests to enjoy.

Africa - The South end of the zoo is home to the African area and is one of the most popular with guests.  Many unique and awe-inspiring animals are housed in this region including Aldabra Tortoises, Cape Buffalo, Cheetahs, Giraffe, Kudu, Lions, Meerkats, Ostrich, and Zebra.  This area is also home to the Maasai Village.  The exhibit is a recreation of a typical Maasai village. This particular display consists of three huts: a family hut, an elder hut (an elder serves as a village leader or advisor) and a hut under construction.  The “under construction” hut is purposely left unfinished to illustrate techniques and materials used by these people to build their dwellings.

Tropical American Rainforest - A living re-creation of a Central and South American rain forest environment comes to life in the Tulsa Zoo's Tropical American Rain Forest exhibit. The exhibit incorporates great expanses of translucent panels which illuminate the canopy of the rain forest, while a path along the jungle floor takes visitors through stands of live, lush tropical vegetation. The building is nearly 50' high at its central point and houses many exotic species including the black howler monkey, anaconda, piranha, dwarf caiman, and jaguar. A backdrop of pre-Columbian ruins enhances the indoor/outdoor habitat for jaguars. The native human cultures of this region are also highlighted throughout the exhibit.  A variety of bird species fly freely throughout this interactive exhibit.

Dave Zucconi Conservation Center - This multi-purpose facility houses a variety of animals from birds and primates to reptiles and fish. Within the Conservation Center building are displays such as the Secrets of Survival exhibit, which demonstrates the characteristics that help animals and plants survive in their environment. The Reptile Nursery allows visitors to watch as baby reptiles emerge from their eggs in incubators and talk with reptile keepers as they work.

Asia - See some big cats like the Malayan Tiger and the Snow leopard from central Asia. This Exhibit also contains the Siamang Overlook which is a viewing deck offering excellent views of Siamang and Spectacled Langur monkeys. One of the more popular Asian exhibits is the Elephant Encounter which houses the zoo’s Asian Elephants.  The Elephant Encounter offers regular demonstrations for the public in our demonstration yard.  Watch the keepers walk the elephants through their training and enrichment exercises.  Check the activity schedule for current times.

Oceans and Islands - This area of the Zoo represents animals from the world's oceans and islands. Our keystone exhibit is the California Sea Lion exhibit with our stars, Dorsey and Briney. A brand new Sea Lion exhibit is being designed that will allow for a better experience for both visitors and our sea lions.  You can also see the award-winning African Penguin exhibit and the entertaining Black and White Ruffed Lemurs from Madagascar.

Children’s Zoo - The Children’s Zoo is home to our Contact Yard, an area housing small farm animals that children can touch.  One popular spot in the Children’s Zoo is the prairie dog exhibit.  Guests can watch our resident family of prairie dogs interact.  In addition, the area houses guinea hogs, llamas, river otters, kangaroos, emus, donkeys, turkeys and much more.

Education Areas - The zoo offers many areas to gain a better understanding of our natural world.  Through educational signage and hands-on opportunities, these areas provide guests with a unique experience at the Tulsa Zoo.  These areas include the Helmerich Discovery Center, the Oklahoma Trail, the Sensory Garden, the Lang Memorial Garden, the Wetlands and the COX Nature Exchange.