Oklahoma and rainforest are two words you wouldn’t normally put together, but they should be. And that’s because Oklahoma is home to an incredible man-made rainforest. Even better, it’s located indoors, so it’s a great visit anytime of year. Take a look:

Just steps away from the skyscrapers that fill downtown Oklahoma City, you’ll find a "much-loved garden paradise" – otherwise known as Myriad Botanical Gardens.
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Aptly named, the gardens feature a 13,000-square-foot conservatory that houses entire eco-systems, including a tropical rainforest.
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Filled with hundreds of types of plants and flowers, the tropical rainforest zone is truly breathtaking.
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Dozens of brightly colored orchids and hundreds of palms are just the beginning when it comes to the beautiful mix of tropical plants.
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Though absolutely stunning, the plants aren’t the only impressive feature of the rainforest.
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There’s also the 35’ waterfall.
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The cascading fall begins in the upper levels of the tropical zone and flows into a pond below, which is home to a few koi fish.
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While meandering around, make sure to check out the sky bridge, where you can take in stunning vistas of the entire tropical forest.
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For more information on Myriad Botanical Gardens, call (405) 445-7080. You can also visit the Myriad Botanical Gardens website or Facebook page.

Address: 301 W Reno Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102

This isn’t the only place in Oklahoma to have a wildly good time! Read about another here.

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