Henry Doorly Zoo

Omaha’s Wildly Bright Holiday Tradition returns! Zoolightful presented by Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, begins on Friday, November 22 with festivities until December 30. The Zoo will once again transform into a captivating world of dazzling…

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is proud to announce its continued accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission. This accreditation means that the Zoo has met the rigorous…

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce the return of Ghouls & Glow presented by Veridian Credit Union. This year, Ghouls & Glow is “short but extra sweet” with two weekends of family friendly fun: October…

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is proud to introduce a new addition to our popular Late Nights at the Zoo event series, Croctoberfest. This unique celebration blends the festive spirit of Oktoberfest with the fascinating world of…

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is proud to announce the appointment of Megan Rachal as the new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Senior Vice President of People and Culture. In this role, Megan will lead the strategy and vision…

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is proud to announce the appointment of Megan Longo as the new Senior Vice President of Guest Experience, Brand and Revenue. This pivotal role will see Megan spearheading the development, implementation…

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is proud to announce an exciting lineup of experiences for the 2024 summer season. From the reimagined Hubbard Orangutan Forest to the return of Late Nights at the Zoo, there’s something for everyone…

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating Earth Day with an educational event hosted by the Zoo Academy high school students. Party for the Planet will feature a sustainability market, educational booths, a scavenger hunt and more….

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, the Desert Dome and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park all took first place spots in the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for Best Zoo, the…

Meet Hondo, the name of our newest African elephant calf. Pronounced “hon-doh,” the name as chosen by a Zoo donor and their family and in African countries, means “warrior” or “fighter.” Hondo, who is…

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce an Easter event, Hoppin’ Hotcakes on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The family-favorite Breakfast with the Bunny returns with an…

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is thrilled to announce the birth of a male African elephant calf just before 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 18. The mother of the calf is 12-year-old Omma.  This is the fifth calf born at…

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce its nomination in three categories for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Zoo,” the Desert Dome for “Best Zoo Exhibit” and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife…

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is saddened to announce that Timu, a 28-year-old female western lowland gorilla, passed away on Thursday, January 4. The animal health and animal care teams performed several diagnostic tests last week,…

Brian, a six-year-old male Indian rhino, made his public debut in Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s Asian Highlands exhibit Sunday, October 15. His arrival marks an exciting step forward in Indian rhino conservation. Brian…