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Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022

Celebrate the Holiday Season with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for some of your family’s favorite holiday traditions, Cookies with the Clauses, Penguins and Pancakes, along with special holiday-themed camps. Cookies with the Clauses will be held on both Saturdays, December 10 and 17, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Guests will listen to a story from Santa and Mrs. Claus, decorate delicious cookies and learn how to make gifts for the animal in our own backyards. Fini... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022
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Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022

Omaha's Zoo and Aquarium Announces New Holiday Market and Black Friday Membership Deal

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is hosting its first ever Holiday Market and offering a Black Friday Membership Deal this November. The Holiday Market is Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion. Visitors can shop sustainable gifts from 15 local artists and makers who have handmade and one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. Access to Holiday Market is free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022
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Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Offers Free Admission to Military Families on Veterans Day

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is pleased to offer free gate admission to all active and retired military members, veterans, and their immediate families on Veterans Day, Friday Nov. 11.  Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will be open on Friday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Zoo grounds and buildings close at 5 p.m. with the excep... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022
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Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022

Join Us for Comedy Night at Omaha's Zoo and Aquarium

What’s so funny you might ask? Find out at the 9th Annual Comedy Night at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. With a cocktail in hand for this adult 21 and older event, join comedian Nick Hoff for a roaring good time at two shows on Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12. New this year, get the VIP experience at Comedy Night! VIP ticket holders receive early event admission at 6 p.m. with exclusive cocktail hour access to the Scott Aquarium, an open bar, appetizers, up cl... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022
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Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022

Omaha's Zoo and Aquarium Installs Solar Panels as Part of Sustainability Mission

As part of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s mission to inspire, educate and engage people to serve as lifelong stewards for the conservation of animals and their habitats, solar panels were installed on the Lozier Giant Screen Theater building, which also houses the Zoo’s Gift Shop. The 168 solar panels were installed on the south-facing, sloped roof as part of the Desert Dome Plaza renovation project. The panels will generate 116,000 KWH, which equals one-third of t... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022
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Monday, Oct 31, 2022

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Opens Lied Jungle and Desert Dome After No Further Cases of Avian Influenza

The Lied Jungle and Desert Dome at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium are open to guests beginning today, Monday, October 31, 2022. No further cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been identified on Zoo grounds after two Pink-backed pelicans died of HPAI on October 13 and 14. The Lee G. Simmons Aviary will remain closed as the Zoo moves from level 5 to level 4 of its prevention and response plan. Veterinary staff have tested several birds from the Simmons Aviary an... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Monday, Oct 31, 2022
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Friday, Oct 14, 2022

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Closes Simmons Aviary, Lied Jungle and Desert Dome Due to Avian Influenza Death

The Simmons Aviary, Lied Jungle, and the Desert Dome at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will be closed to guests beginning Saturday, October 15, 2022, due to the death of a Pink backed pelican from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). These exhibits will be closed for at least 10 days. The rest of the Zoo, including Mahoney Kingdoms of the Night, will remain open. The pelican died yesterday, October 13, and was tested as part of the Zoo’s continued surveillance fo... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Oct 14, 2022
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Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022

Join Us for Fall Fun at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium and Wildlife Safari Park

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is welcoming fall with something for everyone from a family outing to a night out with friends (21 and older). Eat, drink and be scary! Join us on Thursdays, October 13 and 20, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. for a frightfully fun version of Late Nights at the Zoo: Halloween Edition. Adults 21 and over can sink their teeth into local food truck cuisine and drinks at the most interesting cocktail hour in town. New for the Halloween Edi... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022
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Friday, Sep 23, 2022

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Announces Late Nights at the Zoo: Halloween Edition

Eat, drink and be scary! Join us at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on Thursdays, October 13 and 20, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. for a frightfully fun version of Late Nights at the Zoo. Adults 21 and over can sink their teeth into local food truck cuisine and drinks at the most interesting cocktail hour in town. Tickets for all dates are now available. To guarantee admittance, reserve your tickets now. Save $5 per event admission by purchasing online ahead of time... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Sep 23, 2022
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Friday, Sep 16, 2022

Omaha's Zoo Announces a Larger Ghouls & Glow Event Returning for the Halloween 2022 Season

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium proudly announces the return of Ghouls & Glow presented by Veridian Credit Union. This light-time adventure for the whole family is bigger than ever this Halloween at Omaha's Zoo and Aquarium. This zero frightful and all delightful event is an illuminated spectacle for all ages being held October 7 - 9, October 14 - 16, and October 21 - 30, 2022. Over 400 larger-than life lanterns, custom-made for the Zoo, will illuminate the... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Sep 16, 2022
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