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Description:

It's a different crowd when the sun goes down. Come experience our version of nightlife at the most interesting cocktail hour in town. Adults 21 and over can join Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for a relaxed evening of drinks, local food truck cuisine and wildlife as we host our Late Nights at the Zoo summer event series from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on select Thursday nights June through August.

Remaining 2022 Event Dates:

Thursday, June 30 - Sponsored by FNBO
Thursday, July 14 - Sponsored by FNBO
Thursday, July 28
Thursday, August 4 - Sponsored by Thrivent
Thursday, August 11
Thursday, August 18

These events are for guests ages 21 and older with a valid photo ID. Entry will not be allowed without a valid photo ID. No outside beverages are allowed to be brought on to Zoo property. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at the Zoo.

Event Admission:

Event capacity is limited to 5,000 total attendees. To guarantee admission, purchase your ticket online now! Last admission to this event is 9:30 p.m.

Omaha's Zoo and Aquarium Members: $15 online or $20 at the door
Non-Members: $25 online or $30 at the door

Late Nights at the Zoo event tickets do not include daytime general Zoo admission. 

This is an after-hours, adults-only event.  ALL GUESTS must be 21 or older and must bring a valid ID to the event.  No exceptions made for any reason, including infants. Please drink responsibly.

Admission Purchase Includes: 

• Access to select Zoo exhibits after-hours
• Ability to purchase cuisine from local food trucks
• One complimentary drink ticket (NEW! Must pick up at ticket kiosk; See instructions below.)
  • Complimentary drink ticket can be used for 1 alcoholic OR 2 non-alcoholic beverages.
    • Additional drink tickets can be pre-purchased online with your event admission or onsite at multiple kiosks throughout the event area. Drink tickets are not valid for food truck purchases.

Drink Tickets:

Drink tickets are $8 each. 1 drink ticket = 1 alcoholic beverage OR 2 non-alcoholic beverages.

NEW! Drink tickets can now be pre-purchased online with your event admission AND must be picked up from our new ticket kiosks. Here’s how it works:

1. Purchase your event admission now at OmahaZoo.com (see links below).
2. When at the event, visit a ticket kiosk at the main entrance of the Zoo. Scan your emailed event ticket barcode.
3. The kiosk will print your one complimentary drink ticket (included with every admission) AND any additional drink tickets that you pre-purchased. You also can purchase more drink tickets onsite at this time, or at another kiosk once inside the Zoo.
4. Take the drink tickets and enjoy the event! All drink tickets expire the same day they are printed and cannot be used for a later event date.

Alcoholic Beverages: Miller Lite, Coors Light, Brickway Brewery Omaha Stylee Juicy IPA, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Glacial Till Original Cider, White Claw Hard Seltzer, and Infinite Monkey Theorem White Wine (products subject to change)

Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Bottled Water

Please Note: Last event admission is 9:30 p.m. Drink Ticket Kiosks stop selling at 9:45 p.m. Bars close at 10 p.m. Food sold at trucks until 10:30 p.m.

Zoo Member Event Admission

Zoo members must log in with their member number or card number to receive a discount. Event capacity is limited to 5,000 total attendees. To guarantee admission, purchase your ticket online now!

Non-Member Event Admission

Thank you to our July 14th event sponsor:

Participating Vendors for July 14:

Check back for updates to this list!
Beyond BBQ
BVM The Fries Guys
Deviled Egg Co.
eCreamery Ice Cream and Cookies
El Viejon Food Truck
Haven Express
Hawk's Pizzas
Johnny Ricco's Brooklyn Pizza
J's Smokehouse
Pim's Thai Food Truck
Sauce Bosses BBQ
Streetside Foods
The Paddy Wagon
Willie Dogs

Event map coming soon!

Zoo Exhibits Open During Event: 

• Buildings: Scott Aquarium, Desert Dome, Kingdoms of the Night and Hubbard Gorilla Valley (indoor family quarters only)
• Outdoor Exhibits (weather dependent): African Grasslands, Stingray Beach, Harper Event Center, Glacier Bay Landing, Asian Highlands and Owen Sea Lion Shores
  • Asian Highlands will close at 10 p.m. All other exhibits open until 10:30 p.m.

Stingray Beach:

Stingray Beach is an add-on experience for Late Nights at the Zoo guests. This exhibit closes at 10:30 p.m.

Stingray Beach Pricing:

• $5 for non-members
• $4 for Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members (must have membership card and valid photo I.D. present)
• Free for Patron members (valid for 2 named members + 2 additional guests)
• Feeding cups are available for $1.50 (limited quantities daily)

Healthy You, Healthy Zoo:

Please note that Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is committed to taking the necessary precautions to protect the health and wellness of all staff, guests and animals. We have adopted the principals of a "healthy you, healthy Zoo."

Proceeds from ticket sales at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium special events will be allocated toward animal health, wellness and enrichment programs as well as furthering conservation efforts worldwide. Thank you for helping us to zoo more good!