Arbuckle Wilderness

Here’s a fun place to go, especially with kids or grandkids - Arbuckle Wilderness in Davis, OK.

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Arbuckle Wilderness is a “400+ acre park set amid oak thickets, limestone outcroppings and the splendor of the beautiful Arbuckle Mountains.”

You can also enjoy “an old-fashioned hayride hosted by a park ranger and a cookout with hotdogs, hamburgers, or steak, available for groups of 25 or more with advance reservations.”

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Buy your tickets in the main building so you can meet some of the “family pets” including this cockatoo. The gift shop has all kinds of souvenirs, including mugs, rocks, tee shirts, and more.

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The grounds of around the main building have displays of Indian teepees, exotic bird exhibits, a petting zoo, and fun things to do in the summer like pony and camel rides, go-carts and paddle-boats.

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The most fun part for us was the 6-1/2 mile, drive-through safari. Make sure you buy some food to take with you in your car. You’ll quickly find new friends! This little guy was adorable. Some of our other new friends were a little too “friendly” - the emu are pretty aggressive!

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This big furry guy almost slimed Cindy with his tongue!

Photo © Copyright by Cindy Downes

The giraffes did a dance for us!

To see more photos of animals and the wilderness log on to Arbuckle Wilderness’ website and click on virtual tour.

For more info, ticket prices and hours, call: 1-580-369-3383 or check out their website.

For more info on Davis, Oklahoma, where to eat or spend the night, log on to Davis Chamber of Commerce.

History Buffs:

Read about Fort Arbuckle.