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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Omaha’s Zoo Announces the Return of Late Nights This Summer Starting May 25

Join Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for a relaxed evening of wildlife, food trucks and drinks as it hosts the first Late Nights at the Zoo of the summer on Thursday, May 25, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. This series is for adults only, ages 21 and older, and will also be held on the following Thursdays: June 1, 8 & 29, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, and August 3, 10, 17 & 24. Tickets for all dates are now available. To guarantee admittance, reserve your tickets now. Save $5 per event admission by pu... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Friday, Apr 28, 2023

Join Party for the Planet and the 2023 City Nature Challenge Saturday at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium

Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to celebrate Earth Day with Party for the Planet on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is also a great place to get started on the global City Nature Challenge happening this weekend. Party for the Planet includes a Sustainability Market, Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc. educational presentations, educational booths, a bounce house and scavenger hunt. All event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Apr 28, 2023
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Sunday, Apr 2, 2023

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Announces Giraffe Calf's Name

A female Reticulated giraffe calf born on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been named Hope.  The name was inspired by long-time supporter Peg Pease, who has been volunteering at the Zoo as a docent since 1995. On Tuesday mornings, Pease can be found in the Syd and Betty Cate Giraffe Herd Rooms educating visitors about the Zoo’s herd. "My all-time favorite and most important task," she said. Pease had been calling the calf "Hope." Once the Z... Read More
Posted by Lauren Allen at Sunday, Apr 2, 2023
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Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Mourns Loss of Beloved Rhino

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium sadly announces the death of Jontu, a male, Greater one-horned rhino, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from complications related to a gastrointestinal illness. He was 15 years old. Jontu arrived at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in May 2011 and was a popular resident of the Zoo’s Asian Highlands, where he was visited by millions of guests.  “After spending most of his life in Omaha, Jontu was an incredible representative of... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Saturday, Apr 1, 2023
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Thursday, Mar 30, 2023

Only a Few Days Left to Get Your Discounted Membership for Omaha’s Zoo and/or Wildlife Safari Park

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is coming to the end of its Annual Membership Drive, but there is still time to get your membership for the Zoo and/or the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park. The 2023 Membership Drive ends this Sunday, April 2. As a non-profit, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium exclusively relies on the proceeds from membership sales and ticketed programs to support the Zoo’s animals and operations. By putting your dollars into Omaha’s Henry ... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Thursday, Mar 30, 2023
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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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Wednesday, Mar 22, 2023

Giraffe Calf Born at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announces the birth of a female Giraffe calf at 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She successfully stood for the first time at 1:30 a.m., weighed 108 pounds and was measured at 5 feet, 7 inches tall. Her mother is Zola, an 8-year-old Giraffe, and father is Jawara, who is 14 years old.  The Veterinary and Animal Care teams are providing around-the-clock care for the calf, as mother Zola did not show the expected level of maternal care toward... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Wednesday, Mar 22, 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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Thursday, Mar 2, 2023

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Welcomes Elephant Calf

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is thrilled to announce the birth of a male elephant calf at 2:20 a.m. this morning, March 2, 2023. The mother is Lolly, an 11-year-old African elephant. Both Lolly and her calf are doing well.  This is the third African elephant calf born at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, joining half-siblings, Eugenia and Sonny, who were both born in January 2022. Callee, the sire to all three calves, is 22 years old and joined Omaha’s Hen... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Thursday, Mar 2, 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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