Zoos
PAWsitively Wild Animal Encounters
📍 767 W 13th St, Atoka, OK 74525🕐 Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 1–5 PM |
About PAWsitively Wild Animal Encounters
PAWsitively Wild Animal Encounters is a zoo in Atoka, OK. PAWsitively Wild Animal Encounters is specifically designed for accessibility, featuring tactile and auditory animal experiences that allow visually impaired visitors to fully engage with animals through touch and sound, with well-maintained clear pathways throughout enclosures. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 179 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Petting Zoo & Animal Encounters
- Best For
- All ages, including visitors with visual impairments
- Highlights
- Fennec foxes, capybaras, kangaroos, sloths, lemurs, hands-on animal interactions
- Accessibility
- ADA accessible with clear walkways, sensory-friendly experiences
- Admission
- Very affordable
💡 Did You Know?
- PAWsitively Wild Animal Encounters is specifically designed for accessibility, featuring tactile and auditory animal experiences that allow visually impaired visitors to fully engage with animals through touch and sound, with well-maintained clear pathways throughout enclosures
- The facility operates as both a petting zoo and animal rescue center, actively rescuing animals from various backgrounds and integrating them into their interactive exhibits
- Visitors can hold and directly interact with fennec foxes, a rare exotic species, as part of the fully hands-on encounter experience
- The attraction maintains a diverse collection of exotic animals including capybaras, kangaroos, sloths, lemurs, and fennec foxes in a single petting zoo facility
💬 What Visitors Say
- This is the most interactive petting zoo in the region — you can hold fennec foxes, feed capybaras, and pet baby kangaroos. Come prepared for genuine hands-on animal encounters, not just viewing from a distance.
- Supervise small children closely, as some animals require careful handling and the responsibility for safety falls on visitors rather than staff restrictions. This hands-on freedom is what makes it unique, but requires active parental oversight.
- The venue is exceptionally accessible for visually impaired visitors — tactile and auditory animal experiences are fully integrated, and clear walkways throughout all enclosures make navigation safe and enjoyable for those with visual impairments.
- Visit on weekdays or during non-peak hours to avoid crowds, especially since the facility relies on seasonal teenage staff who may be busier during high-traffic periods.
- The venue rescues animals from various backgrounds and maintains excellent animal welfare standards. You're supporting animal rescue efforts while getting one of the most affordable and interactive animal experiences available.
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