A 140-acre protected natural wildlife area is home to dozens of indigenous mammals and 180 species of birds. Special guided nature hikes and weekend programs are available. Outdoor grounds - Free. Kids will like the Crystal Bridge because, well, it's just cool, especially the indoor, 35-foot waterfall you can walk under and around, and the skywalk. The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, with beautifully landscaped rolling hills surrounding a sunken lake.
Kids can feed the golden koi swimming in the water.
The centerpiece of the gardens is the seven-story Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, featuring a fascinating collection of palm trees, flowers and exotic plants from across the globe. In mid-summer 1999, the museum opened up lots of new historical galleries, including the new western town, Prosperity Junction. And of course, there are the hundreds of priceless works of art for the grown-ups. Click here to go to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum website . The Oklahoma City Zoological Park is acknowledged as one of the ten best zoos in the United States and is the oldest in the Southwest.