location, parking, & hours

Hours

NOTE: We are open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, our hours will be 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with the last entry at 3 p.m.

Monday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Last Admission at 5 p.m.)
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Last Admission at 8 p.m.)
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Last Admission at 5 p.m.)
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Last Admission at 5 p.m.)
Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Last Admission at 5 p.m.)
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Last Admission at 5 p.m.)
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Last Admission at 5 p.m.)

In the interest of social distancing, guests are encouraged to visit outside of peak hours. Our busiest hours are 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Visiting outside of those hours will allow more distance between you and other guests.

Location

The Oklahoma Aquarium is in Jenks, a suburb south of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Please note that access to the Oklahoma Aquarium from the Creek Turnpike/OK-364 is slightly altered to accommodate a smoother traffic flow. Follow the bull shark signs to the parking lot! The last admission is sold one hour before closing.

Parking

There is no charge for parking at the Oklahoma Aquarium. Instead, we offer a drop-off loop connected to a protective canopy leading to admission to accommodate all guests.

School buses should unload students through the drop-off loop before parking in the main lot.

Rules

Please have a safe and enjoyable experience while visiting the Oklahoma Aquarium: 

  • Use only designated walkways and public access areas. 
  • Do not cross over guardrails or other safety barriers. 
  • Do not hold children over barriers. 
  • Pay attention to your surroundings and walk—don’t run. 
  • An adult must supervise children at all times. 
  • Please assist children with the safe use of interactive exhibits and steps and viewing risers. 
  • Do not shine flashlights into any tanks, and do not use flash where posted. 
  • Obey all warning signs and follow any directions provided by staff and volunteers.

Unruly or unsafe behavior that endangers people or animals disrupts other guests’ ability to enjoy their visit, or interferes with operations, will not be tolerated. It can result in ejection without a refund.

Firearm Policy

Except for licensed law enforcement personnel, all firearms are prohibited at the Oklahoma Aquarium.

Use of Image

During your visit, you may be photographed or recorded on video by an Oklahoma Aquarium employee, volunteer, or contract service professional. Your admission serves as permission for the Oklahoma Aquarium to use your image. In addition, you are welcome to take personal photographs and videos. The commercial use of photos or videos taken by you during your visit is strictly prohibited without the written consent of the Oklahoma Aquarium.