Australian Sea Apple - Biodiversity Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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In the same tank as the Red Spined Star is the Australian Sea Apple. Again, this is an ultra colorful creature found around Australia and points immed... | 
Oklahoma Aquarium
A day of wonder, fun and education that everyone can enjoy!
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On Thursday, March 24, 2011 during spring break, we took an early morning drive to Tulsa, Oklahoma (really Jenks) to visit the Ok... | 
Feeding the Red Ear Sliders in the turtle tank
Fishes of Oklahoma exhibit in the Oklahoma Aquarium
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As we entered the Oklahoma Aquarium, all eight galleries are situated along a huge central corridor. Some to the left, some to th... | 
Paddlefish - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Scientific name: Polydon spathula (Many teeth and Spoon shaped)
These odd looking native Oklahoma fish grow to 25... |
Shovelnose Sturgeon - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Scientific name: Scaphirhynchus platorynchus (Shovel-nosed and having a broad and flat nose)
Another peculiar beast... | 
Alligator Snapping Turtle - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Scientific name: Macroclemys temminckii (Temminki's large turtle)
Normally growing up to 26 inches, the Alligator S... | 
Channel Catfish - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Scientific name: Ictalurus punctatus (catfish and spotted)
This commonly fished bottom feeder grows to 10 to 20 inc... | 
Blue Catfish - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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I wish I could have gotten a better picture of this huge fish, every time I checked on him, he was quite shy. There are many myths about Blue Cats tha... |
Alligator Gar - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Having lived near Alligators (some very large) for the past decade, I did not know what to expect from viewing Oklahoma's Alligato... | 
Mammals of Oklahoma - Hayes Family Ozark Stream Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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In the back of the Fishes of Oklahoma exhibit, you will find the Hayes Family Ozark Stream, an exhibit of beavers, raccoons and ot... | 
Largemouth Bass - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
Scientific Name: Micropterus salmoides (having short wings and trout-like body)
Size: 10-20 inches and 2-12 pounds.... | 
Striped Bass - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Scientific Name: Morone saxatilis (foolish among rocks)
Size: 12-25 inches and 10-30 pounds.
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American Bullfrog - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
Scientific Name: Rana catesbeiana (Frog in honor of Mark Catesby)
Size: 12-14 inches with state record of 18 inches!
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Albino Red Ear Slider - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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While you visit the Oklahoma Aquarium, don't miss seeing the Albino Red Ear Slider. This is a rarity in nature and it is doubtful that it would surviv... | 
Lesser Siren - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
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Scientific Name: Siren intermedia (Mythical sea nymph / in between)
This salamander can grow up to 14 inches with a current maximum siz... | 
Red Spined Star - Biodiversity Exhibit
Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa
Scientific Name: Protoreaster linckii (First star / partaining to Johann Heinrich Linck)
This was one of the most interesting things in... |
