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Learn about the importance of protecting endangered species and everyday actions that you can take to help during Endangered Species Day on May 18, 2012.

Kick-off your summer by joining Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo for fun-filled activities Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 26 to Monday, May 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be wild entertainment and special animal presentations for all ages.

Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

Make a splash and celebrate World Oceans Day with Omaha’s Zoo Friday, June 8, 2012 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 learn how their everyday actions impact the world’s oceans and inhabitants!
Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

Celebrate flight with feathered friends on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Wildlife Safari Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! 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 with paid Park admission.

Wildlife Safari Park is operated by Omaha’s Zoo and is located off Nebraska’s I-80, Exit 426. Admission prices for Wildlife Safari Park are Child (3-11) $4.50, Adult (12 & over) $6.50, Senior (65 & over) $5.50. Omaha's Zoo members receive $1 off admission per person.

How fast can a cheetah run? Put the pedal to the metal and ZOOm on over to Omaha’s Zoo Father’s Day weekend Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to find out! See cool classic cars, antique cars and environmental friendly cars while exploring your favorite animal exhibits and learning about animal speeds.

Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo for a fun-filled country and agriculture themed event Saturday, June 30 and July 1, 2012 at Moo at the Zoo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get up close and personal with different species of dairy cows, join in the watermelon and pie eating contests plus enjoy games, live music and much more.

Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

Bring your family to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo Wednesday, July 4 to Saturday, July 6, 2012 from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. to celebrate Independence Day weekend! There will be wild entertainment and special animal presentations for all ages. See how many red, white or blue animals you can find.

Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

Member Appreciation Days are fun-filled ways for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo to say thank you for the support throughout the year. Members with last names beginning with A-L can enjoy the fun activities on July 25, 2012 from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Members with last names beginning with M-Z can enjoy the fun activities on August 1, 2011 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!

Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

Member Appreciation Days are fun-filled ways for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo to say thank you for the support throughout the year. Members with last names beginning with A-L can enjoy the fun activities on July 25, 2012 from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Members with last names beginning with M-Z can enjoy the fun activities on August 1, 2011 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!

Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

Bring your bike and ride through Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo during this family fun event on August 2, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be dinner, snacks and refreshments plus special animal encounters during the fun-filled evening.

If registered by July 18, 2012, receive a FREE T-shirt. Cost is $15.00 per person for Omaha's Zoo members, $20.00 for non-members, children 2 and under are free. Reservations are required and will be available in June 2012. Walk-in registrations are available but are not guaranteed a t-shirt.  Formally known as Critter Ride.

Learn what makes sharks so cool at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo in celebration of Shark Week on Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be special Keeper Question and Answer sessions, a shark feeding at 1:30 p.m. (Saturday only) and educational activities.

Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

They creep and crawl, dangle and fly...come discover what else bugs can do on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Wildlife Safari Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Fly over to Wolf Woods to check out bug displays, learn about bugs’ important role in nature and participate in buggy crafts. Before leaving Wolf Woods, be sure to explore the area and see what type of creepy crawlies you can find on your own! Event activities are free with paid Park admission.

Wildlife Safari Park is operated by Omaha’s Zoo and is located off Nebraska’s I-80, Exit 426. Admission prices for Wildlife Safari Park are Child (3-11) $4.50, Adult (12 & over) $6.50, Senior (65 & over) $5.50. Omaha's Zoo members receive $1 off admission per person.

Hey kids, before the bell rings for your first class this school year, visit Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for one last hurrah. Get in the school spirit by hanging out with local mascots while learning at the Zoo without sitting at a desk.

Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

Gather your family and friends for one last hurrah Saturday, September 1 to Monday, September 3, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Labor Day Weekend at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo! There will be wild entertainment and special animal presentations for all ages.

Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

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 8, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy touching and feeling animal artifacts, participating in crafts and enjoying other special activities at Wolf Woods. Event activities are free with paid Park admission.

Wildlife Safari Park is operated by Omaha’s Zoo and is located off Nebraska’s I-80, Exit 426. Admission prices for Wildlife Safari Park are Child (3-11) $4.50, Adult (12 & over) $6.50, Senior (65 & over) $5.50. Omaha's Zoo members receive $1 off admission per person.

Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 12 to 5 p.m. for a fiesta for the whole family during Family Fiesta! Featuring soccer mascots, a live mariachi band, face painting and more, the event will be filled with fun family-friendly activities.

Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

Lace up your shoes for the 32nd annual Zoo Run on Sunday, October 14, 2012! 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 or one mile run/walk.

Participants will receive bagels, bananas and free Omaha’s Zoo admission on the day of the run. Plus, if registered by September 28, 2012, participants will receive a FREE t-shirt.

Cost is $20.00 for Omaha's Zoo members and $25.00 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 2012. Registrations made after Thursday, October 11 or walk-in registrations are available but will not receive an official time and will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Go on a haunted hike, take a spooky ride, enjoy supper, roast marshmallows and participate in ghostly games from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wildlife Safari Park during Haunted Safari on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13, 2012!

Haunted Safari is a safe and fun Halloween event for families. Wear your costume and dress warm as this is an outside activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Reservations are required and cost is $15.00 per person. Event cost covers admission to Wildlife Safari Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Event cost does not cover general park admission during regular operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission prices for Wildlife Safari Park are Child (3-11) $4.50, Adult (12 & over) $6.50, Senior (65 & over) $5.50. Omaha's Zoo members receive $1.00 off admission per person.

In honor of those who proudly served our nation, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo will be offering free gate admission to all veterans and their immediate families on Veteran’s Day, Sunday, November 11, 2012.

Free admission for active or retired Veterans and their immediate families.

Santa is coming to town… and he will be making a special stop at Omaha’s Zoo on Saturdays, December 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

Watch Santa have a great time swimming among sharks, stingrays and sea turtles. The 70 foot-long tunnel in the Scott Aquarium gives visitors a great view of Santa swimming as well as a glimpse from the bottom of the ocean floor. Santa’s visit isn’t the only special activity going on - many Zoo residents will be getting special enrichment gifts throughout the day! A full enrichment schedule will be available December 2012.

Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at Omaha's Zoo during Supper With Santa on Thursday, December 20 through Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a night of fun-filled holiday spirit!

Enjoy supper, crafts, pictures with Santa and more. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost is $15.00 per person, children 2 and under are free. Pre-registration is required and will be available in November 2012.

Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo for a formal affair – Penguins and Pancakes – on Thursday, December 27 to Saturday, December 29, 2012 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 $12.00 for members, $15.00 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 2012. 

Party with the animals and celebrate New Year's Eve at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo on December 31, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Have a wild time with activities, entertainment and an early countdown to 2013 complete with a beach ball drop. Enjoy this fun family event without having to stay up until midnight!

Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.