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Oklahoma Nature

Oklahoma's Very Own Rainforest Makes For A Wild Adventure Year-Round

By Daniella DiRienzo | Published June 01, 2019

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.

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.

Though absolutely stunning, the plants aren’t the only impressive feature of the rainforest.

There’s also the 35’ waterfall.

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.

While meandering around, make sure to check out the sky bridge, where you can take in stunning vistas of the entire tropical forest.

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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