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Registration is now open for the second conservation-based program in Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s Nancy Armitage Wildlife Lecture Series. The Banana Slug String Band will perform on Saturday, November 3 at 10:30 a.m. (doors open at 10 a.m.) in the Zoo’s Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion Auditorium. The Banana Slug String Band is a group of musicians, songwriters and educators who blend music, theater, puppetry and audience participation to create a... Read More

Guests are invited to bring their little ghouls and goblins to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® for Spooktacular presented by Veridian Credit Union on October 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28, 2018 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Zoo offers Spooktacular as a safe, not-so-scary way for families to have fun with Halloween. This fun-filled evening includes admission to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium after-hours, trick-or-treating and fun activities! During Spooktacular,... Read More

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Wildlife Safari Park are offering up fun fall programming, including day camps and Zoo Troop programs for the kids and exploration events for the entire family.  Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium •    Endangered Animals and Conservation – October 20 and November 17, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Through activities and investigation, participants will learn about threatened species from around the globe and... Read More

Staff at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s passion for conservation extends beyond its gates and into their free time through volunteer work. Most recently, Dennis Pate, president and CEO of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, has been elected to sit on the board for the prestigious Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (DFGF).   DFGF, whose mission is dedicated to the conservation, protection and study of gorillas and their habitats in Africa, was founded in... Read More

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is partnering with United Way of the Midlands and the 2-1-1 Helpline to provide free household memberships to eligible families for the “Bring Your Family to the Zoo” program. This is the third year of the program.  The “Bring Your Family to the Zoo” program is focused on creating family and community engagement in hopes of improving academic achievement. This year, third grade students in 44 area Omaha-Council Bluffs... Read More

The second of four beers in Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Zipline Brewing Co.’s Zoo Brew Series, African Elephant XPA, will make its debut in Zipline’s tasting room on  Friday, September 28 and select retail outlets by Saturday, September 29.  African Elephant XPA, an extra pale ale, is brewed and dry-hopped exclusively with Southern Star hops from South Africa. Drinkers can expect a crisp, bright taste with tangy berry notes. Proceeds generated from... Read More