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Thursday, Mar 23, 2023

Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park Opens Saturday for 25th Season

The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland, Nebraska, will open for its season on Saturday, March 25, and will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October. “We always look forward to welcoming visitors back to the Wildlife Safari Park, but especially this year to celebrate the 25th anniversary,” said Gary Pettit, superintendent of the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park. “We plan to make this an extra-special year, kicking off with dinosaurs arriving May 5 fo... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Thursday, Mar 23, 2023
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Friday, Mar 17, 2023

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium, Asian Highlands & Wildlife Safari Park All Take First Place Spots in 2023 USA TODAY 10Best

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as the Best Zoo, Asian Highlands as the Best Zoo Exhibit, and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park as the Best Safari Park. This is the first number one ranking by 10Best for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, which was named the second Best Zoo last year; Asian Highlands has won four years in a row and the Wildlife Safari Park has won each of the past three years. “We are bey... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Mar 17, 2023
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Friday, Feb 24, 2023

Help YOUR Zoo Become Everyone’s Favorite Too! Vote Now for Omaha’s Zoo, Asian Highlands and Wildlife Safari Park

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as a contender for “Best Zoo” and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park for “Best Safari Park” in America. Asian Highlands at the Zoo have also been nominated as “Best Zoo Exhibit” in the country. Supporters are asked to cast their votes online through March 6 to determine the winners.  “Last year, the Safari Park and Asian Highlands took fir... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Feb 24, 2023
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Monday, Feb 6, 2023

Vote Now for Omaha’s Zoo, Asian Highlands and Wildlife Safari Park in 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Awards

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as a contender for “Best Zoo” and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park for “Best Safari Park” in America. Asian Highlands at the Zoo have also been nominated as “Best Zoo Exhibit” in the country. Supporters are being asked to cast their votes online to determine the winners.  The public has until Monday, March 6,&nbs... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Monday, Feb 6, 2023
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Friday, Jun 3, 2022

Asian Highlands at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium and the Wildlife Safari Park Both Take First Place Spots in 2022 USA TODAY 10Best

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Asian Highlands at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as the Best Zoo Exhibit in North America in 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park has also been named the Best Safari Park in North America by USA TODAY readers. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium moved up on the list and was named the second Best Zoo in the country, while the Li... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Jun 3, 2022
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Tuesday, Apr 26, 2022

Vote for Omaha's Zoo, Asian Highlands, Lied Jungle and Wildlife Safari Park in 10Best Readers' Choice

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as a contender for “Best Zoo” and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park for “Best Safari Park” in America. Asian Highlands and the Lied Jungle at the Zoo have also been nominated as “Best Zoo Exhibit” in the country. Supporters are being asked to cast their votes online to determine the winners.  The public has until ... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Tuesday, Apr 26, 2022
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Friday, Jun 4, 2021

Asian Highlands and Wildlife Safari Park Both Take First Place Spots in 2021 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Asian Highlands at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as the Best Zoo Exhibit in North America in  2021 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park has also been named the Best Wildlife Park in North America by USA TODAY readers. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® ranked near the top of the leader board and was named the third “Best... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Jun 4, 2021
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Monday, Apr 26, 2021

Vote for Omaha’s Zoo, Asian Highlands & Wildlife Safari Park in USA TODAY 10Best Awards

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as a contender for “Best Zoo” and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park for “Best Safari Park” in America. Asian Highlands at the Zoo has also been nominated as “Best Zoo Exhibit” in the country. Supporters are being asked to cast their votes online to determine the winners.  The public has until Monday, May 24, ... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Monday, Apr 26, 2021
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Friday, Jul 17, 2020

Asian Highlands Takes First Place as Best Zoo Exhibit in 2020 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Asian Highlands at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as the Best Zoo Exhibit in North America. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Wildlife Safari Park also ranked at the top of the leader board in the 2020 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium was named the third “Best Zoo” in the country, while Wildlife Safari Park ranked as the second... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Jul 17, 2020
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Monday, Jun 29, 2020

Vote Now for the Zoo, Asian Highlands, and Wildlife Safari Park in 2020 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as a contender for “Best Zoo” and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park for “Best Safari Park” in America. Asian Highlands at the Zoo has also been nominated as “Best Zoo Exhibit” in the country. The public is being asked to cast their votes online to determine the winners.  The public has until Monday, July 6, a... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Monday, Jun 29, 2020
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