Wildlife and nature in Oklahoma
Prairies, forests, wetlands, and surprising diversity
Oklahoma brings together prairie habitats, cross-timbers woodland, wetlands, and open country, creating more ecological variety than many visitors expect from a central plains state.
Sightings
100
Places
5
Species
47
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Oklahoma
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Oklahoma.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Oklahoma.
Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Oklahoma's guide into an actual day out.
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Greenleaf State Park
You might spot Eastern Pondhawk, Green Treefrog, and Bronzed Tiger Beetle.
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Tulsa Zoo
You might spot Lion, Komodo Dragon, and Giraffe.
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Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
You might spot Lion, Tiger, and Indian Rhinoceros.
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Black Mesa State Park;Lake Carl Etling Public Fishing Area
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McGee Creek State Park
You might spot Three-Toed Box Turtle and Blackjack Oak.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Oklahoma
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Oklahoma.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Oklahoma
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Oklahoma.
Birds
Birding in Oklahoma
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Oklahoma.
60 Sightings26 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Oklahoma
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Oklahoma.
1 Sightings2 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Oklahoma
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Oklahoma feel richer.
15 Sightings7 Species
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