Hours and Admission

Hours and Admission

Hours and Admission

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Reduce your wait at the gate and purchase your tickets ahead of time. Tickets can be purchased up to eight days in advance. The Zoo is open year-round except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Face masks are encouraged.

 

 

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 our bi-monthly e-newsletter with news, events and education updates, please click here

Zoo Hours

April 1 - October 31

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

  • Buildings will stay open until p.m. with the exception of the Lied Jungle (closed at this time for roof maintenance)

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. The Lied Jungle is currently closed for roof maintenance.

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): $29.95
Children (ages 3-11): $22.95
Seniors (65 and over): $28.95
Children (2 and under): FREE
Military Adult (12 and over): $28.95
Military Child (ages 3-11): $21.95

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Two-day passes are available May 31 - September 5. The following prices are only valid for a second consecutive day visit and are in addition to first-day ticket summer pricing listed above.

Adults (ages 12 and over): $14.95
Children (ages 3-11): $11.45
Seniors (65 and over): $14.45
Children (2 and under): FREE
Military Adult (12 and over): $14.45
Military Child (ages 3-11): $10.95

 

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

Adults (ages 12 and over): $24.95
Children (ages 3-11): $17.95
Seniors (65 and over): $23.95
Children (2 and under): FREE
Military Adult (12 and over): $23.95
Military Child (ages 3-11): $16.95

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Winter (December 1 - February 29)

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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Reciprocal Zoo Admission

Reciprocal admission visitors must bring proof of membership and ID to the Ticket Window upon arrival. Online reservations are not required. Click here to view the AZA Reciprocal Zoo Admission Program list.

Summer (May 1 - September 30)

Adults (ages 12 and over): $14.95
Children (ages 3-11): $11.45
Seniors (65 and over): $14.45
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): $12.45
Children (ages 3-11): $8.95
Seniors (65 and over): $11.95
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): $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.

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 Saturdays and Sundays only.

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 Glacier Bay Landing.