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OKLAHOMA CITY - The countdown to spring break has begun, and many Oklahomans are searching for entertainment during the days out of school.

For those people looking to stay nearby, Oklahoma City’s Adventure District has a variety of options to entertain spring breakers.

With 1,900 animals spread out over 110 acres, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is a full-day adventure. Visitors enjoy exploring animal exhibits such as Oklahoma Trails, the Great EscApe and Cat Forest/Lion Overlook.

From March 17 to 23, the zoo offers special animal enrichment feedings during Munch Madness. A schedule posted at the zoo informs visitors which animals will be munching on special goodies from their keepers.

Destination Space at Science Museum Oklahoma launches visitors into the world of space exploration. From space suits and toolboxes to human physiology and personal hygiene, visitors learn what it takes to be an astronaut.

Also on display at Science Museum Oklahoma is the special exhibit, “Our Body: The Universe Within.” Comprised of actual human bodies and organs that have been preserved, the exhibit offers a rare opportunity to study the inner workings of the human body.

Special exhibits abound at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. With historic rodeo photography, decoratively beaded gloves and American Indian paintings, Exhibitions West features three exhibits, “The Rodeo Photography of Louise Serpa,” “Real Western Wear: Beaded Gauntlets from the William P. Healey Collection,” and “Stomp Dance and Stickball: Southeastern Imagery from the Silberman Collection.”

These exhibits complement the permanent galleries at the National Cowboy Museum, which include a turn of the century cattle town, fine art, artifacts and more.

Spring breakers hoping to catch a few movies head to Cinemark Tinseltown USA. From “Horton Hears a Who!” to “College Road Trip,” Tinseltown features the latest family-friendly movies on the big screen. With 20 theaters featuring stadium seating and state-of-the-art sound equipment, guests of all ages enjoy movies at Tinseltown.

The excitement of live Quarter Horse racing is back at Remington Park Racing Casino every Thursday through Sunday until June 1. When they’re not watching the horses race, visitors try their luck in Remington Park’s casino.

Rounding out spring break, the USA Softball Women’s National Team plays four games at the ASA Hall of Fame Complex. Monday, March 24, Team USA will play Oklahoma State University, followed by the University of Oklahoma on March 25 and DePaul and Virginia Tech on March 26.

Located at the junction of I-35 and I-44 in northeast Oklahoma City, the Adventure District includes Science Museum Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, Remington Park Racing Casino, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, National Softball Hall of Fame, Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum and Cinemark Tinseltown USA.

For more information on Oklahoma City’s Adventure District and its attractions, call 405-290-7529 or visit www.okcadventure.com.

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