About Jenks
Don’t take our word for it
"Jenks has a vibrant Main Street. You get the best of both worlds – you get that small town feel, and also you have the amenities of the larger communities."
-MARK TEDFORD, OWNER OF TEDFORD INSURANCE
A Growing City
"We were attracted (to Jenks) because of the dynamic growth in the south part of Tulsa County. There is energy and excitement about what is going on."
-TOM BENNETT JR., CO-CEO OF FIRST OKLAHOMA BANK
Home of the world-class Oklahoma Aquarium
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Visitor Draw: Opened in 2003, with 400,000+ annual visitors (40% from out of state).
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Bull Sharks: Features the world’s largest collection in a 380,000-gallon tank.
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Popular Exhibits: Includes Sea Turtle Island and The Secret Life of the Octopus.
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Research & Diversity: Hosts 100 exhibits, 10,000 animals, representing over 500 different species, and active marine research.
Top Tier Education System
Jenks is home to state’s top education system, Jenks Public Schools.
The district, which was presented the Malcom Baldrige Award in 2005, features multiple National Merit semifinalists each year, overall academic distinction in addition to athletic and extracurricular excellence.
The district features several unique programs for students including Southeast Elementary’s Chinese Immersion Program, East Elementary’s Spanish Dual Language Program and the Middle School Global Program. The district also features a STEM lab at every site.
For more information, visit jenksps.org.
