Class Fee $20
Marine Scientists Classes
Life under water is amazing. Discover the countless creatures that call the water their home and meet a few of our very own water-loving animal crew members.
January 15th 9am-12pm - Marine Scientist-Sharks
January 22nd 9am-12pm - Marine Scientist-Coral Reef Conservation
January 29th 9am-12pm - Marine Scientist-Mammals
February 5th 9am-12pm - Marine Scientist-Birds
February 12th 9am-12pm - Marine Scientist-Jellyfish and Eels
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Class Fee $20
Marine Scientists Classes
Life under water is amazing. Discover the countless creatures that call the water their home and meet a few of our very own water-loving animal crew members.
February 19th 9am-12pm - Marine Scientist-Sharks and Rays
February 26th 9am-12pm - Marine Scientist-Coral Reef Expedition
March 5th 9am-12pm - Marine Scientist-Mammals
March 12th 9am-12pm - Marine Scientist-Aquatic Birds
March 19th 9am-12pm - Marine Scientist-Diving into the Deep
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Join us for an exciting Family Class as we shower our Elephant Mothers with decorated boxes and cards.
February 5th 9 am-11 am
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Photo by Mike Benkis
January 29th 8-10 am - Penguin Awareness Photography Class SOLD OUT
No need to travel to Southern Hemisphere to capture the beauty of King, Gentoo, and Rockhopper penguins. In celebration of Penguin Awareness Day* come to the Omaha Zoo to spend a morning photographing penguins interacting in their exhibit located in the Scott Aquarium. While you are working, you will learn about these penguins behaviors and lifestyle as well as conservation issues different species face in the wild. You will even get the inside scoop from one of our own Penguin Keepers about their life here at the Zoo! This experience will be before general admission hours to ensure a private viewing of the penguin exhibit.
Date: Saturday, 1/29/22
Cost: $40 per person
NEW 2nd CLASS - February 5th 8-10 am - Penguin Awareness Photography Class
No need to travel to Southern Hemisphere to capture the beauty of King, Gentoo, and Rockhopper penguins. In celebration of Penguin Awareness Day* come to the Omaha Zoo to spend a morning photographing penguins interacting in their exhibit located in the Scott Aquarium. While you are working, you will learn about these penguins behaviors and lifestyle as well as conservation issues different species face in the wild. You will even get the inside scoop from one of our own Penguin Keepers about their life here at the Zoo! This experience will be before general admission hours to ensure a private viewing of the penguin exhibit.
Date: Saturday, 2/5/22
Cost: $40 per person
This class is run by the talented Mike Benkis, who will teach you photography skills needed to get the perfect shot through exhibit obstacles such as glass, quick moving targets, and underwater shots. See more information on your instructor below.
*Please note Penguin Awareness Day is 1/20/22, the class will be held on the following day, 2/5/22.
Photo by Mike Benkis
May 21st 8-10 am - Endangered Species Photography Class
There are over 41,400 species listed on the IUCN Red List, with the number growing every day. Help us celebrate Endangered Species Month by highlighting the beauty of endangered species through photography. Our Zoo is home to many different endangered animals from the African Elephant to the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle. As part of this experience you will take a tour through our Center for Conservation research and learn about how the Omaha Zoo aids in the survival of endangered species. The first hour of this class will be before general admission hours to ensure a private viewing of our exhibits. Space is limited and registration is required.
Date: Saturday, 5/21/22
Cost: $40 per person
This class will be taught by the talented Mike Benkis who will teach you how best to photograph these amazing animals. For more information about your instructor see below.
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Photographer - Mike Benkis
Mike is a Nebraska native that started in Wildlife photography back in 2014 and has had his work published by the Omaha World Herald, Nebraskaland Magazine, Omaha Audubon Society, Nebraska Games and Parks, and various other publications. He has always been passionate about wildlife, especially birds. A clean, bold, dramatic, artistic photographic style has become the hallmark of his work.