Myriad Botanical Gardens — Attraction in Oklahoma City

I have mixed feelings about my visit. I've been wanting to go to the gardens for years and it's been hyped up in my mind for a while now as some amazing, magical, tropical, indoor jungle. And while it was beautiful and had many interesting plants and trees, it was not all that it had been hyped up to be.

Most of the plants growing are common houseplants that can be found at Walmart with the only truly unique thing being the sheer size at being grown in their ideal environment. The tropical fruit trees and occasional spice or herb used for perfumery or indigenous medicinal purposes were points of interest of course, but none of them were in bloom or fruiting. I was underwhelmed by the size of the conservatory, as I had expected something that was spread across acres.

I was also shocked to see that several of the plants had mealy bugs or spider mites and were a bit under the weather. The papyrus were completely infested with mealies. And several of the alocasias had spider mites so bad you could see them without much inspection.

I happened to visit during the orchid show and the orchids were mostly stunning. Soany beautiful orchids. I only wish they had more orchids for sale in the gift shop and I really wish they hadn't been perpetuating the claim that you can adequately water an orchid with ice cubes. The gift shop was woefully lacking plants actually. They had about 5 plants all together in the gift shop, two of which were infested with spider mites, the rest were very very common pothos or philodendron for 3x the amount you would pay at a typical plant shop. $20 for a 3inch plug of golden pothos cuttings is ridiculous.

Overall, it was enjoyable to see so many plants being grown in one place, being able to grow to their full size with the help of a carefully controlled climate. I love plants and seeing how large they can get when given the right circumstances is inspiring and motivating, but I had expected something more and I came up sadly short.

Maybe I will go back in late spring or early summer and the outdoor gardens will be flourishing and they will have the inside pest problems...

The garden itself is very beautiful, however we had a terrible experience thanks to the information center employees, who were very rude.

We paid for our tickets with those employees and then entered the paid area. After exploring the garden we left through the gift shop. One of the women working at the desk ran after us and started shouting, claiming that we had not paid for admission. She was treating us like trespassers, raising her voice, and being very rude overall. My husband told her that we had paid and then walked with her back to the desk to point out who we had completed the transaction with. After the other employee confirmed that we had paid for admission, the first lady was clearly embarrassed, but she did not apologize even once for her rude behavior.

My husband told her that she shouldn’t be shouting at us, but she just denied ever shouting. “I did not shout at you sir” which was a blatant lie. She had come out in a fury, clearly thinking she was in the right, but she wasn’t.

I completely understand that honest mistakes can happen, however there is no excuse for treating anybody with this much disrespect, let alone a paying customer. Even then, you should own up to your mistake and apologize, which she did not.

Again, the garden is beautiful, but until the employees learn to be more polite, we will not be returning.

For any management reading this, the visit took place on Monday March 31, 2025 and the incident took place around 1:50pm. We unfortunately did not get the name of...

Myriad Botanical Gardens is hands-down one of the best botanical gardens I’ve visited. Even though it was extremely cold outside, the indoor conservatory (the large glass "tube" greenhouse) offered the perfect escape—warm, inviting, and full of life.

Parking was easy and stress-free, which is always a plus. As soon as we stepped inside, we were welcomed by friendly staff and volunteers who offered arts and crafts for the kids—a thoughtful touch that made the whole experience feel family-friendly from the start.

The garden was hosting a tulip-themed exhibit, with beautiful floral arrangements and local artwork displayed in the entry gallery—the pieces were stunning and truly enhanced the experience. Inside, the garden was filled with vibrant flowers, tropical plants, and peaceful corners that brought an instant sense of joy and serenity.

A gorgeous waterfall greets you near the entrance, and just above it are colorful hanging umbrellas, adding a whimsical touch to the space. Every plant is labeled with plaques, making it easy to learn as you explore.

But the surprise star of the visit? Muffin the parrot! Say “hi” to him, and he’ll say “hi” right back—charming and unforgettable!

Highly recommend—this is a gem in OKC for nature lovers and...