Hours and Admission

Hours and Admission

Hours and Admission

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is open year-round including Thanksgiving Day. Closed on Christmas Day. During inclement weather, please call (402) 733-8401.

The Zoo is a tobacco-free facility and parking is free to guests. If you would like to receive bi-monthly e-newsletter with news, events and education updates, please click here. 

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Zoo Hours

April 1 - October 31

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Buildings will stay open until 6 p.m.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is open year-round except Christmas Day. During inclement weather, please call (402) 733-8401.

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November 1 - March 31

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Buildings will stay open until 5 p.m.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is open year-round except Christmas Day. During inclement weather, please call (402) 733-8401.

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General Zoo Admission

Summer (May 1 - September 30)

Adults (ages 12 and over): $21.95
Children (ages 3-11): $15.95
Seniors (65 and over): $20.95
Children (2 and under): FREE
Military Adult (12 and over): $20.95
Military Child (ages 3-11): $14.95

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Spring and Fall (March 1 - April 30, October 1 - November 30)

Adults (ages 12 and over): $18.95
Children (ages 3-11): $12.95
Seniors (65 and over): $17.95
Children (2 and under): FREE
Military Adult (12 and over): $17.95
Military Child (ages 3-11): $11.95

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Winter (December 1 - February 29)

Adults (ages 12 and over): $15.95
Children (ages 3-11): $10.95
Seniors (65 and over): $14.95
Children (2 and under): FREE
Military Adult (12 and over): $14.95
Military Child (ages 3-11): $9.95

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Reciprocal Zoo Admission

Summer (May 1 - September 30)

Adults (ages 12 and over): $10.95
Children (ages 3-11): $7.95
Seniors (65 and over): $10.45
Children (2 and under): FREE

Click here to view a list of zoos and aquariums currently participating in the reciprocal program.

Spring and Fall (March 1 - April 30, October 1 - November 30)

Adults (ages 12 and over): $9.45
Children (ages 3-11): $6.45
Seniors (65 and over): $8.95
Children (2 and under): FREE

Click here to view a list of zoos and aquariums currently participating in the reciprocal program.

Winter (December 1 - February 29)

Adults (ages 12 and over): $7.95
Children (ages 3-11): $5.45
Seniors (65 and over): $7.45
Children (2 and under): FREE

Click here to view a list of zoos and aquariums currently participating in the reciprocal program.

Zoo Entrances

South (Main) Entrance

Open daily except Christmas Day. Open on Thanksgiving Day.

Located off of 13th Street and Burt Murphy Avenue. Nearby exhibits to the entrance include the Desert Dome, Kingdoms of the Night, Scott Aquarium and Lied Jungle.

North Entrance

Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. from April 19 - 21, 27 - 28 and May 4 - 5. Open daily starting May 11 also 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Located nearest to 13th Street and Bob Gibson Boulevard. Nearest exhibits to the entrance include the Bay Family's Children's Adventure Trails, the Dick and Mary Holland Meadowlark Theater and the future site of Carousel Plaza.