Blue Whale of Catoosa

Catoosa, Oklahoma

Built in the early 1970s by Hugh Davis as an anniversary gift, the 20-foot tall iron and cement Blue Whale turned into a swimming park, and closed in 1988. It has now been restored by the City of Catoosa and volunteers.Nearby is the Animal Reptile Kingdom (A.R.K.) and a wooden replica of an ark, now in disrepair and not open to the public.Today, the Blue Whale remains one of the most popular stops on Route 66. In 2022 the attraction celebrated its 50th anniversary!Read more at ... https://www.route66roadtrip.com/blue-whale-route-66-catoosa-oklahoma.htm