Oklahoma Aquarium

Allocation: $12,000,000.00
Status: COMPLETE

Summary Update:

The final fund transfer was completed in June 2016.

Background:

Vision 2025 provides $12 million over approximately 13 years to retire the construction debt incurred to create this unique facility.

The Oklahoma Aquarium is a regional asset that supports education, tourism, and economic development for all of Tulsa County. The facility and programs also encourage the growth of business in new economic sectors associated with freshwater and marine biology, oceanography, aquarium support, wetlands and wildlife conservation. Capital support from Vision 2025 for the Oklahoma Aquarium will further enhance the facility and help to stimulate new private investment and development along the Arkansas River. The aquarium is expected to attract half a million visitors per year.