Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Special Events
For more information, please call (402) 738-2038 or email communications@omahazoo.com.
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Yoga in the Aquarium - March 22 and March 29, 2014
 Strike a pose at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's new, one-of-a-kind class: Yoga in the Aquarium! This class will take place on Saturday, March 22, and Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. inside the Education Conference Center at the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium. It will be taught by special guest instructors from the Omaha Yoga and Bodywork Center. Guests will be able to take in the beauty and serenity of the Aquarium while exercising their body and imagination through yoga. Open to individuals ages 16 and up. Participants must bring their own yoga mats, water bottle and any other necessary equipment.
Pre-registration cost is $15 per person for Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members and $16 for non-members. Cost is $20 at the door for both members and non-members. Cost includes a one-hour yoga class and admission to the Zoo. Click here to register.
Saturday, March 22, is SOLD OUT. There are only spots remaining for Saturday,
March 29.
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Teddy Bear Weekend - April 5-6, 2014
 Bring your favorite stuffed animal to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for repair and care on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Your animal will go through a check up, including height, heartbeat, ear and eye exams and, if needed, a trip to the emergency room. There will be music and activity stations for everyone to enjoy.
Event activities are free to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission. Children, ages 3-12, who bring in their favorite stuffed animal will receive FREE admission to the Zoo. What are you waiting for? Being healthy is smart and fun! Cuddle up with your favorite stuffed animal and make your way to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
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Party for the Planet - April 19, 2014
 Join Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as we celebrate Earth Day and discover ways you can help save our planet at Party for the Planet on Saturday, April 19, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by one of our conservation-themed booths. Your toes will be tappin' as Omaha Street Percussion performs music on recycled trash cans and buckets. Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
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Mothers, Muffins, Macaws (and Mimosas) - May 11, 2014
 Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on Sunday, May 11, 2014, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet our resident Macaws while feasting on a brunch the whole family can enjoy. Enjoy a scrumptious spread of delights that will make your Mother's Day a memorable one. After lunch, stay and explore the Zoo to see which of our residents are mothers, too.
Member cost is $35 for adults and $30 for children (ages 3-11). Non-member cost is $40 for adults and $35 for children (ages 3-11). Children 2 and under are free. Reservations are required. Tickets are non-refundable. Event is rain or shine. All children must be accompanied by a paid adult.
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Endangered Species Day - May 17, 2014
Celebrate Endangered Species Day on Saturday, May 17, 2014, by visiting the endangered species who call Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium home. Endangered Species Day is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the endangered species at the Zoo. Look for the list and find these endangered species throughout the Zoo. Can you find them all? The list will be available for download at the beginning of May 2014.
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Memorial Day Weekend - May 24 - May 26, 2014
Kick-off your summer by joining Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and
Aquarium for fun-filled activities Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 24, to Monday, May 26, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be wild entertainment including b
ounce houses, face painting and special animal presentations for all ages.
Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
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World Oceans Day - June 8, 2014
 Make a splash and celebrate World Oceans Day with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Saturday, June 8, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Participate in family friendly and educational activities that bring recognition to ocean conservation while allowing Zoo visitors to l
earn how their everyday actions impact the world’s oceans and inhabitants.
Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
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ZOOm - June 15 - 16, 2014
How fast can a cheetah run? Put the pedal to the metal and
ZOOm on over to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Father’s Day weekend Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to find o
ut. See new, classic, antique and environmentally friendly cars while exploring your favorite animal exhibits and learning about animal speeds.
In addition to the car displays, ZOOm will feature Fast Action Motorsports Entertainment (F.A.M.E). There will be R/C Racing Tournaments with a first place trophy for the fastest driver, a Tire Change Challenge tournament complete with trophies and a Race Car Simulator. The addition of F.A.M.E will not only be popular with children but also with the “Big Boys”. The games are interactive, competitive and family friendly.
Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
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Moo at the Zoo - June 28 - 29, 2014
 Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for a fun-filled country and agriculture themed event Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Moo at the Zoo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get up close to multiple breeds of dairy cow, savor some country cooking and join in the watermelon and pie eating contests. Get your Moo on by playing carnival games and life-size checkers, as well as face painting, music and much more.
Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission. So bring your appetite and get ‘moo’ving to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
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Red, White and Zoo! - July 4 - 6, 2014
 Celebrate Independence Day with the
red, white and blue creatures of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Friday,
July 4, to Sunday, July 6, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Throughout the holiday weekend, Red, White & Zoo! visitors can "parade" through the Zoo on a self-guided tour in search of red, white and blue animals. How many can you find? There will be wild entertainment including bounce houses, face painting and special animal presentations for all ages.
Event
activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with
regular paid Zoo admission.
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Member Appreciation Days - July 30 and August 6, 2014
 Member Appreciation Days are fun-filled ways for
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to say thank you for the support
throughout the year. Members with last
names beginning with A-L can enjoy the fun activities on Wednesday, July 30, 201 4, from
1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Members with last names beginning with M-Z can enjoy the fun
activities on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.
If you are unable to visit us on your
designated date, please join us on the alternate date. A complete schedule of activities will be available on Monday, July 28, 2014.
Event activities are free
to Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
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Tour de Zoo - July 31, 2014
 Bring your bike and ride during Tour de Zoo, a family fun event on Thursday, July 31, 2014, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. There will be dinner, snacks and refreshments plus special animal encounters during the fun-filled evening.
If registered in time, guests will receive a FREE T-shirt. Cost is $20.00 per person for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members and $25.00 per person for non-members. Children 2 and under are free, do not require a registration and will not receive a t-shirt. Reservations are required. Ride-in registrations are available but will not receive a T-shirt.
The bike ride is an open format with water stations throughout the Zoo. Buildings are not open to ride through. Helmets are encouraged but not required.
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Shark Week - August 9-10, 2014
Learn
what makes sharks so cool at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in
celebration of Shark Week on Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10,
2014, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be special shark talks,
educational activities and fun giveaways for kids of all ages. Event activities are free to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
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Back to School Bash - August 16, 2013
Hey kids, before the bell rings for your first class this school year, visit Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on Saturday, August 16, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for one last hurrah.
Get into the school spirit by hanging out with local mascots while enjoying kid-friendly music from Omaha Street Percussion. Finish summer with a bash. Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
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Labor Day Weekend - August 30 - Sept. 1, 2014
Say goodbye to summer and hello to one
last hurrah on Saturday, August 30, through Monday, September 1, 2014, from 8:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. for Labor Day Weekend at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. There will be wild entertainment including
bounce houses, face painting and special animal presentations for all
ages. Event
activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with
regular paid Zoo admission.
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Family Fiesta! - Sept. 21, 2014
Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Sunday,
September 21, 2014, from noon to 5 p.m. for a fiesta the whole family can enjoy! The annual celebration highlights Latin
American culture via dance, a live mariachi band while entertaining the kids with face painting and more. Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry
Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
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Zoo Run - Sept. 28, 2014
Lace up your shoes for the 34rd annual Zoo Run on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Check in begins at 8 a.m. This fun run is great for runners of all levels with the choice between a five-mile run and a one-mile run/walk.
Participants will receive bagels, bananas and free Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium admission on the day of the run. Plus, if registered in time, participants will receive a FREE T-shirt.
Cost is $25.00 for Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members and $30.00 for non-members. Children 2 and under are free, do not require a registration and will not receive a T-shirt.
Reservations are required and will be available August 2014.
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Spooktacular - October 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and Nov. 1, 2014
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® for Spooktacular presented by Hy-Vee. Join in the fun on October 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and November 1, 2014, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance for $7 per person for Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® members or $8 per person for non-members beginning in September online or at Guest Services. Children 2 and under are free.
When the sun goes down, what happens at the Zoo? Visit the Lied Jungle® to see free-flying bats or stop by Kingdoms of the Night® to see nocturnal animals during their daylight cycle. The evening includes admission to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium after-hours, trick-or-treating and fun activities. Get up close and person with different Animal Ambassadors, special animals used for educating visitors.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's admission gates and exhibit buildings will close early on October 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and November 1. Admission gates will close at 3:30 p.m. and exhibit buildings will close at 4:30 p.m. Zoo grounds will be cleared at 4:30 p.m. with re-admittance beginning at 5:30 p.m. for the event with a pre-purchased ticket.
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Comedy Night - November 7, 2014
 Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for an evening of
laughter as we host our second annual Comedy Night at the Zoo. This event is for adults 21 and over and
takes place Friday, November 7, 2014, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. inside the Suzanne
and Walter Scott Aquarium. Admission
cost is $50 per person and includes heavy hors d‘oeuvres, two free drink
tickets to our cash bar, special animal encounters and performances by comedians.
With a cocktail in hand, it will be a night filled with laughs all
around as guests are invited to take advantage of the beauty and serenity of
the Scott Aquarium after-hours.
This event is for adults 21 and over (no infants or children, please). The program content may include explicit language and adult situations. Reservations are required and will be available September 2014. Tickets will not be available at the door. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges
will be made.
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Veteran's Recognition Day - November 11, 2014
In honor of those who proudly served our nation,
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will be offering free gate admission to
all veterans and their immediate families on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November
11, 2014. The free admission applies to active or
retired Veterans and their immediate families.
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Holiday Happenings - December 6, 13 and 20, 2014
Catch a glimpse of special holiday characters as they dive
into the shark tunnel inside the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium on
Saturdays, December 6, 13 and 20, 2014, at 10:45 a.m. Also, Zoo residents will be
getting special enrichment gifts throughout the day. Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
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Penguins and Pancakes - December 27-29, 2014
Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for a formal
affair – Penguins and Pancakes – on Saturday, December 27, to Monday, December 29,
2014, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. (no formal-wear required). Enjoy pancakes from The Pancake Man,
crafts and animal visits from the African penguins. Cost is $15.00 for
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members, $20.00 for non-members, children 2 and under
are free and includes a pancake breakfast, plush penguin toy and admission to
the Zoo.
Tickets are non-refundable. Event is rain or shine. All
children must be accompanied by a paid adult. Pre-registration is required and will be available December 2014.
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Noon Year's Eve - December 31, 2014
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1! Party with the animals and celebrate New Year's Eve at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Have a wild time with entertainment from Joe Cole’s Magic Show, fun activities and an early countdown to 2015 complete with a beach ball drop at noon. Enjoy this fun family event without having to stay up until midnight. Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
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Bird Watch - May 10, 2014
 Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with our feathered friends on Saturday, May 10, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wildlife Safari Park. Learn about birds, design bird crafts or explore on your own to catch a glimpse of various ducks, geese and cranes. Event activities are free to Wildlife Safari Park members or with paid Park admission.
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Frog Day - June 7, 2014
 Leap on over to Wildlife Safari Park to learn about the amazing world of amphibians for Frog Day on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Participate in froggy crafts and other educational activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also, sign up to be a Frog Watch volunteer. Learn how to test for chytrid fungus, identify frog calls and all things that make frogs go ribbit. Event activities are free to Wildlife Safari Park members or with paid Park admission.
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Going Buggy - August 9, 2014
 They creep and crawl, dangle and fly...come discover what else bugs can do on Saturday, August 9, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fly over to Wolf Canyon to check out bug displays, learn about their important role in nature and participate in buggy crafts. Before leaving the area, be sure to explore the area and see what type of creepy crawlies you can find on your own. Event activities are free to Wildlife Safari Park members or with paid Park admission.
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Sounds of Fall - September 6, 2014
 Become an animal detective for a day. Learn to identify animals by their sounds, tracks and evidence they leave behind at Wildlife Safari Park during the Sounds of Fall event on Saturday, September 6, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy touching and feeling animal artifacts, participating in crafts and enjoying other special activities at Wolf Canyon. Event activities are free to Wildlife Safari Park members or with paid Park admission.
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Haunted Safari - October 10-11, 2014
 Go on a haunted hike, take a spooky ride, enjoy a hot dog supper, roast marshmallows and play ghostly games for candies in the great outdoors from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wildlife Safari Park on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, 2014. Event does not include general Park admission during the operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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