Oklahoma Aquarium

The Oklahoma Aquarium sits on the west bank of the Arkansas River in Jenks, welcoming visitors since it opened to the public in May 2003. The facility is known for its world-renowned bull shark collection and for its research into coral biology, giving events here a backdrop that few other venues can match. For weddings and private celebrations, couples can choose from ocean-front settings including Polynesian Reef, Sea Turtle Island, and Shark View, each placing guests amid the aquarium's living exhibits for a ceremony or reception. The venue combines indoor and outdoor space with river views, and its event package includes setup and breakdown of tables, chairs, and linens, a day-of venue host, dressing room access, a rehearsal hour, and guided planning walkthroughs. Beyond weddings, the aquarium's events team hosts birthday parties, wedding receptions, banquets, proms, corporate meetings, and company picnics, offering hosts a distinctive setting surrounded by thousands of aquatic animals.