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The Aquarium is quickly gaining a reputation as a top destination spot in northeast Oklahoma. The Aquarium, located along the bank of the Arkansas River in Jenks, features 200 exhibits, including a 400,000-gallon shark tank. The facility also showcases many of Oklahoma's native fish species.

Anglers will want to be sure to visit the Karl and Beverly White National Fishing Tackle Museum located at the Aquarium. The Museum houses an historic collection of over 20,000 antique lures and tackle pieces. The $4 million collection is the most complete and comprehensive collection of vintage fishing tackle in existence.

To complement its recreational appeal, the Aquarium also has five "wet labs" where students can conduct freshwater and marine experiments. As a whole, the facility functions as a learning laboratory for students of all ages. Along with a wide array of natural exhibits, the Aquarium will offer plenty of thrills, including a shark viewing dome that puts visitors within inches of these majestic fish.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Tulsa-area offices are located at the Aquarium complex.

“We encourage everyone who comes by the Aquarium to stop in and see us,” said Colin Berg, education supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “Visitors can stop in and pick up a Hunting Guide, buy a fishing license or find out about other Department services.”

 Oklahoma Aquarium offers discounts for hunters and anglers

It pays to be a hunter or angler - at least it does at the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks.

Hunters and anglers who show their Oklahoma hunting or fishing license at the Aquarium will receive $2 off the regular admission price every Tuesday through the end of the year.

For more information about the Oklahoma Aquarium call (918) 296-FISH (3474), or go to their Web site at okaquarium.org.

Other general information and directions to the Aquarium are available on the Aquarium's web site Oklahoma Aquarium. To contact the Aquarium call (918) 296-FISH (3474).