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OKLAHOMA CITY- Treat dad to a fun-filled day of excitement this Father’s Day in Oklahoma City’s Adventure District. The Adventure District consists of seven attractions conveniently located at the crossroads of I-35 and I-44 in northeast Oklahoma City. There is much entertainment offered at Omniplex Science Museum, Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, Remington Park Racing Casino, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum, Oklahoma State Firefighter Museum, and Cinemark Tinseltown USA.

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden offers dad the opportunity to experience the royal treatment by admitting him free of charge on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17. The whole family will get a glimpse into the habitats of the Oklahoma City Zoo’s friendly animals.

The zoo’s newest attraction is Oklahoma Trails, which made its grand opening March 10. Black bears, bison, and Western diamondback rattlesnakes are among the native Oklahoma animals you will see. Along with these exotic animals you will also be able to see breathtaking redbud trees and the state wildflower, the Indian blanket. This awe-inspiring exhibit houses 700 trees, over 500 plants, and 836 animals. Oklahoma Trails truly showcases the spirit of Oklahoma.

For more information on the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden call (405) 424-3344 or visit www.okczoo.com.

For dads who are movie buffs, Cinemark Tinseltown USA is the place to catch up on the newest releases; like Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End. Featuring 20 screens, stadium seating, a delicious restaurant and much more. The cost of regular evening admission for adults is just $5.50 and for children it’s $3.50.

Call (405) 424-0421 or visit www.cinemark.com for more information on Cinemark Tinseltown USA.

Let dad experience the life of a firefighter at the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum. Upon entering the museum grounds you will see the bronze “Fallen and Living Firefighters Memorial.” Try on firefighting gear and marvel at antique engines, station alarms, and a patch collection from stations around the world. The cost of admission for adults is $4, children over six are $2, and children under six enter for free.

For more information about the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum, call (405) 424-3440 or visit www.osfa.info.

If dad is a sports fan, stop in to the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum. It displays great athletes and non-players whose contributions have made the game one of America’s most popular team-sports. Admission for adults is only $6 and children under 12 get in for $3.

Call (405) 424-5266 or visit www.asasoftball.com for more information on the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Dad will enjoy the chance to win some money at Remington Park Racing Casino. Have him test his luck at the electronic gaming machines, or bet on his favorite horse from coast-to-coast with simulcast racing. Admission is free.

For more information on Remington Park Racing Casino call (405) 424-1000 or visit www.remingtonpark.com

Take dads who love science to Omniplex Science Museum. The 10-acre museum is home to hands-on science exhibits, aviation and space artifacts, a planetarium and the OmniDome Theater.

Take cover at OmniDome Theater during “Hurricane on the Bayou.” This movie offers a real-life experience into the devastation in Louisiana, brought on by Hurricane Katrina.

Slide down the nation’s tallest spiral slide at GadgetTrees, Omniplex’s newest addition. This two-story tree house integrates science, history, and creativity while interacting with nature.

For more information on Omniplex Science Museum call (405) 602-OMNI or visit www.omniplex.org.

If dad has always wished he could be a cowboy, then the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is the place for him. It offers a variety of stunning Western art, historical objects, and professional exhibitions.

Through January 6, 2008 the exhibit “Rushes to Statehood: The Oklahoma Land Run” will be displayed in the museum. This exhibit will discuss five land runs, which led to white settlement of Oklahoma Territory.

For more information on the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum call (405) 478-2250 or visit www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Oklahoma City’s Adventure District is home to seven world-class attractions located in northeast Oklahoma City. For more information on the Adventure District, call (405) 290-PLAY or visit www.okcadventure.com.

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