
Myriad Botanical Gardens
The Myriad Botanical Gardens, as the name suggests comprises myriad species of plants and animals. It is considered as one of the most incredible tourist destinations. Even if you are not a nature lover, you are bound to fall in love with this garden covering 17 acres and featuring the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, waterfalls, exotic flowers and animals. The Oklahoma city travel guide will never fail to include this location in the traveling list of places for tourists.
The Crystal Bridge Conservatory is 224 foot tall featuring over 1000 species of plants from across 6 continents. The conservatory is divided into two zones, the Dry Tropical zone and the Tropical Rain Forest zone. It features various species of Palms, Cycads, Orchids, Gingers, Bromeliads, Begonias and Euphorbia.
Myriad Botanical Gardens Official Website
http://www.myriadgardens.com/index.html
The garden also consists of a fishpond, a birdhouse, a house for the reptiles and a beach. You can actually spot the colorful butterflies and the lizards roaming around the gardens. In the fishpond you will be able to notice the Japanese koi and other such fishes.
The conservatory actually acts as the bridge over a sunken lake. You will definitely love to take a walk along the path leading to the top of the mountains crossing the source of the 35-foot waterfall reaching the tropical skywalk. The atmosphere is sometimes hot and wet and at other times hot and dry.
In an effort to make the planet green and increase awareness among the children, the Myriad Botanical Gardens offer educational courses to students. Some of the courses offered are Second and Fourth Grade REAP classes, Junior Master Gardener, Roaming in the Rainforest.
There is a gift shop from where you can buy eco gifts for your loved ones. The Botanical Gardens remains open from 9 in the morning to 6 in the evening.
Hence, enjoy the closeness to nature by visiting botanical gardens. Make sure your Oklahoma City travel guide includes this in your trip.
Myriad Botanical Gardens in Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myriad_Botanical_Gardens
About Myriad Botanical Gardens
http://okc.about.com/od/museumseducational/p/myriadgardens.htm
Myriad Botanical Gardens @yahoo
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2738800-myriad_botanical_gardens_oklahoma_city-i
Visit Myriad Botanical Gardens
http://www.gardenvisit.com/garden/myriad_botanical_gardens
Myriad Botanical Gardens Address
301 W Reno, OKC, OK 73102
Contact:
Tel: (405) 297-3995
Fax: (405) 297-3620
Email: N/A
Myriad Botanical Gardens Hours:
Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 6 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Outdoor grounds are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Ticket Information for the Myriad Botanical Gardens:
Adults: $6
Children 4-12: $3
Seniors 62+: $5
Students 13-18 or Adults with College ID: $5
Children under 3: Free
Adult groups of 20+: $4
Children groups of 20+: $2.50
Have fun while visiting the city!

