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Vote Now for Zoo and Wildlife Safari Park in 2020 USA TODAY 10Best Readers? Choice Awards

March 20, 2020

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as a contender for “Best Zoo” and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park for “Best Safari Park” in America. Asian Highlands…

Zoo Extends Closing Date Due to COVID-19

March 19, 2020

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is extending the date that it will be closed to the public through April 30, 2020. The decision was made based on the directions yesterday by Douglas County Health Department, and Nebraska’s…

Omaha?s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Closes Due to COVID-19

March 15, 2020

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 16, through the end of the month. The decision was made based on the announcement yesterday by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts of the state’s first…

ONP Wire: Omaha World-Herald: Omaha fund established to assist people impacted by coronavirus pandemic

March 8, 2020

Omaha’s philanthropic community has established a rapid response fund to assist people in the metro area impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The Omaha Community Foundation has joined with several other local foundations to establish the COVID-19 Response Fund. The fund will provide

Food Operations Job Fair on March 12

March 6, 2020

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is looking to fill seasonal part-time and part-time Food Operations positions at a job fair on Thursday, March 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. The job fair will be conducted in the Zoo’s Durham TreeTops…

Annual Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair at Zoo

March 4, 2020

Omaha’s Henry?Doorly?Zoo and Aquarium will host almost 300?of science and engineering’s best and brightest sixth through 12th?graders at the 41st?annual Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF)?on Thursday, March 5,?from 8 a.m….

Celebrating 125 Years

March 3, 2020

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce that the Zoo is celebrating its 125th year anniversary in 2020. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium can track its history back to Riverview Park, which was founded…

Still Looking for a Way to Celebrate Valentine?s Day? Join Omaha?s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for Trivia Night with a Romantic Comedy Theme

February 13, 2020

Bring your 90’s romantic comedy expertise to Trivia Night tonight, Thursday, February 13, at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in the Lozier Giant Screen Theater®. This quizzical evening will include Animal Ambassadors, drinks,…

How to Support Australian Wildlife and Their Habitats

January 9, 2020

“Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is greatly concerned about the devastating impact of the bushfires on Australian wildlife and their habitats,” said Dr. Cheryl Morris, vice president of conservation at Omaha’s Henry Doorly…

Ring in the ?Noon Year? at Zoo

December 27, 2019

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium invites guests to ring in the new year at its annual Noon Year’s Eve event on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Noon Year’s Eve is a family-friendly event that allows guests of…

Zoo Announces Tomorrow?s Day 12 Gift of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving

December 23, 2019

For the final day of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is giving the community the gift of free admission to children under the age of 12 beginning Thursday, December 26 through Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

Zoo Announces Tomorrow?s Day 11 Gift of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving: Meet Marshall

December 22, 2019

As part of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, a Meeting with Marshall, an Indian rhinoceros calf born on Friday, August 30, is announced as the Day 11 Gift for tomorrow. One visitor to the

Zoo Announces Tomorrow?s Day 10 Gift of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving

December 21, 2019

As part of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, an Aquarist Experience in the Scott Aquarium is announced as the Day 10 Gift for tomorrow. One visitor to the Zoo on Sunday, Dec. 22, will

Give the Gift of Membership to Omaha?s Zoo and Aquarium and See Santa Claus Dive with the Sharks

December 20, 2019

Still have some holiday shopping to do? Make the Zoo your one stop to finish shopping for everyone on your list. Give the gift of a Zoo membership, where no two experiences are ever the same! Gift wrap some adventure with Zoo

Zoo Announces Tomorrow?s Day 9 Gift of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving

December 20, 2019

As part of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, a Giraffe Experience is announced as the Day 9 Gift for tomorrow. One visitor to the Zoo on Saturday, Dec. 21, will be randomly selected on

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