Located just of I-35 at Exit 64, the G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park a 16-acre, non-profit park housing more than 1,000 exotic animals and other wildlife. Animals include more than 150 big cats including tigers, lions, panthers, leopards, and mountain lions. Other species include bears, bobcats, wolves, reptiles, exotic birds, camels and more. Most of these animals have been rescued from abuse or abandonment or re-homed due to the economy. Group tours and programs offered.

Following the death of their son who was killed by a drunk driver, Francis and Shirley Schreibvogle took their insurance money and started the park as a memorial to their son. Garold Wayne, their son, had loved animals and dreamed of going to Africa and seeing the animals in the wild.  As a memorial to him they take in abandoned, neglected or unwanted exotic animals to give them a good home.  The park has more than 108 living memorials, over 1000 animals from 128 species residing at the park.

The park has vets on call when needed and vet techs on site 24 hours a day.  The clinic on the grounds allow the animals to be treated right there instead of having to be hauled to a clinic which adds more stress to an already in need animal.
Accreditations & Affiliations
VALID LICENSES HELD
* USDA Exhibitor license
* Federal Fish and Wildlife Import/Export license
* Oklahoma Game Breeders license
* Oklahoma Non-Game Breeders license
* Oklahoma Exhibitors license
* Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Crevide license
* Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Rendering license

CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS
* Associate member of the Zoological Association of America (ZAA)
* Uniting a Proactive Primate and Exotic Animal and League (UAPPEAL)
* United States Zoological Association (USZA)
* African Association of Zoos & Aquaria (PAAZAB)

ACCREDITATIONS
* United States Zoological Association (USZA)
* Uniting a Proactive Primate and Exotic Animal and League (UAPPEAL)

The park also offers lake fishing, hiking, tent camping, RV spaces, and cabin rentals.

The park was built in 1997 and is open to the public year-round, and is licensed as a zoo and regularly inspected by the USDA.

Take a walk on the wild side

Take a two-hour adventure through the entire park, go behind the scenes and experience animals out of their habitats and interacting with you! You will interact with baby tigers, wolves, Cleetus the camel, monkeys, alligators, and more during this awesome experience! Make your plans to do this while at the park, you most likely will never have such an opportunity anyplace except the park.

Reserve your tickets in advance by calling the office at 405-665-1003. All Major Credit Cards Accepted ($2 credit card processing fees will apply.) Or head on down to see us and we’ll schedule you when you check-in!

The Adventure Tour is available at 12pm and 3pm every Saturday and Sunday

CASH ADMISSION
$34.99 / ADULTS
$24.99 / KIDS UNDER 12
CREDIT ADMISSION
$36.99 / ADULTS
$26.99 / KIDS UNDER 12

You can also take a self guided tour.  This tour has a cost of $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids under 12.

The African Walkabout Tour is a guided tour through the back of the zoo. It lasts approximately an hour, and includes up-close time with an exotic baby (when available). The tour guide will take you throughout the area of the zoo not typically open to the public, share with you unique and personal stories about the animals here, and it’s here you’ll be closer to the animals.
CASH ADMISSION

$34.99 / ADULTS
$24.99 / KIDS UNDER 12
CREDIT ADMISSION
$36.99 / ADULTS
$26.99 / KIDS UNDER 12
Price includes general admission where you can walk at your own leisure.

There are also night tours available and other options that you will want to check out when you get there.  Spend some time, enjoy the experience and come back often.

Operating Hours:
9 AM to 7 PM 7 Days a Week
405-665-5197
gwparkstaff@yahoo.com

GW Exotic Animal Memorial Park
25803 North County Road 3250
Wynnewood, Oklahoma

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The museum is located in what was once the town’s school. The many collections and exhibits are on display in the old trophy cases, and the auditorium is now a performance hall. The auditorium now seats 500 people and is the home of the annual Gene Autry Oklahoma Film & Music Festival.

The Gene Autry Museum is the only one of its kind dedicated to the history and legacy of the singing cowboy. Visitors will find a number of interesting and informative displays that showcase some of the most famous movie cowboys in existence. You can see exhibits on Gene Autry, of course, as well as Roy Rogers, Ken Maynard, Eddie Dean, and more.

In addition, guests can peruse the movie posters from a variety of old western films, LPs, toys, comic books, and a whole lot of other collectibles. Anyone who is a fan of those old cowboy films, where the hero sang songs and saved the day will love a visit to this museum any time of year.

Many people choose to come out to the Gene Autry Museum for their annual Gene Autry Oklahoma Film & Music Festival. It is held in late September of every year, right around the time of Gene Autry’s birthday on September 29th. People come from all around the country to see cowboys, country singers, Western stars, lookalikes and more.

People can watch old films, attend panels that have their favorite Western actors and authors, and listen to some great live music. The festival is a blast. Be sure to stop by the museum’s gift shop The Blue Rooster as well.

Anyone who loves Westerns, especially the classic Westerns from yesteryear, will get a lot out of a trip to the museum. To find out more about the museum as well as the annual festival, you can visit their website at geneautryokmuseum.com.

The museum is open Monday through Saturday throughout the year and is closed on Sunday. The museum is also closed between Christmas and New Year’s each year.

Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum
PO Box 44
47 Prairie Street
Gene Autry, OK 73436

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