...to the Zoo that is! Learn what to bring, what to leave behind, what to expect when you arrive at the main entrance and other general information to help you have the best Zoo experience possible before the whole family comes along.

Need a fun job to work your way through high school, pay for college or to stay active in the community? The Zoo is now hiring in all Guest Services areas, as well as other full-time, part-time and part-time seasonal positions.

Employees also enjoy free Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park membership, employee discounts, a behind-the-scenes look at new exhibits, get exposed to a variety of career paths, and most importantly, have a significant impact on the experiences of our visitors and the greater good of conservation, for animals and their habitats.

Touchscreen kiosks have been installed to help offset the shortfall in our labor force and ease the overall visitor experience within the Zoo. The kiosks, which are green, blue, red or yellow in color, can be used to to purchase admission tickets for entry, buy tickets or wristbands for our rides and attractions, and order food at our concession areas.

Each station only accepts credit cards or Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium gift cards for payment. Discounts available to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members and employees can also be applied by scanning your member card or entering your member number and last name.

Sue's Carousel, which was installed more than 20 years ago, has reopened in slightly different location since being refurbished. Now located at the former landing site of Glacier Bay Landing's seaplane, the ride now features a grander entrance, a newly painted covered structure, improved wheelchair accessibility and the ability for families to clearly see around the entire circumference to watch their children ride.

Alaskan Adventure is open for the summer weather-permitting with a newly enhanced and extended entrance, more space to accommodate strollers and more shaded seating areas, so families can be even closer to their children at play. Stop by the nearby Sundries Station, the Dockside Shop, for amenities, such as beach towels, sunscreen, sunglasses and misting fans, or to purchase rides tickets and wristbands at the kiosks.

The Suzanne and Walter Scott African Grasslands spans 28 acres and is the largest project undertaken in the Zoo's history, completely transforming the eastern boundary of the Zoo. Now among the panoramic views of grasslands and African wildlife, the first two African elephants born in the Zoo's history: Sonny and Eugenia.

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