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| Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory - Myriad Botanical Gardens |
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100 Myriad Gardens (301 West Reno Avenue)
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-5014
405/297-3995
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| The outside gardens are free. Admission to the Crystal Bridge is based on age. Call for details. |
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| Hours of Operation: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, 12/25, and 1/1. |
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The Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory is the centerpiece of the Myriad Botanical Gardens, a 17-acre park in downtown Oklahoma City. The bridge is another example of structural engineering merging with architectural design. Upon entering, visitors experience the warm, humid air of a rainforest. A cloud-making system was specially engineered to provide the environment necessary for the rainforest to flourish. A path alongside a 35-foot waterfall leads up a "mountain" of natural-looking rock formations, which were created by taking latex molds from actual rock outcroppings. Along the skywalk, one encounters other exotic gardens--and animals.
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Who Made It: I.M. Pei and Conklin Rossant Architects of New York
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| Photo Credit: Courtesy www.ellensplace.net |
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