The Blue Whale Of Catoosa | Route 66 Oklahoma

OBSCURIST TOURIST 079 - The Blue Whale of Catoosa is a waterfront structure, just east of Catoosa, OK on old Route 66. Hugh Davis built the Blue Whale in the early 1970s as a surprise anniversary gift to his wife Zelta, who collected whale figurines. Originally, the pond surrounding the massive Blue Whale was spring fed and intended only for family use. However, as many locals began to come to enjoy its waters, Davis brought in tons of sand, built picnic tables, hired life guards, and opened it to the public. By 1988, the Davis' were not able to continue managing the attraction, so they closed it to the public.
Come along with me as I explore this classic Route 66 attraction and some of its surrounding grounds.
Music by Obscurist Tourist/C. Patrick
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[@mitcho5452]

Such a cute little stop. I'm pretty sure noahs ark and the mushrooms and aviary cage (what you thought was a fountain) were all part of an onsite petting zoo that was part of the attraction for some time. The ark was filled with a bunch of different animals and all behind it are little enclosements. Loved seeing this place again i havent been in a decade

[@burningsandsexploration3711]

I'm really enjoying your videos, particularly, the Route 66. Thank you!

[@ObscuristTourist]

Thanks so much for watching!!!! 🤗😍

[@joshualewis6941]

Dude looks a little stoned cracked me up but amazing video ive never been there and have lived in Oklahoma all my life

[@marcbear8034]

Yes when you passed through 😂yeah pot was totally legal you just had to have a license to get and use it
The mushrooms are part of enchanted forest and petting zoo attraction’s besides the blue whale
They closed the park in the early nineties as it became increasingly infested with snakes 🐍

[@Tenebrous227]

"Dude looks a little stoned"-Lmao. Yes medical marijuana is legal here

[@ObscuristTourist]

😂😂😂