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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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Friday, Apr 29, 2022

Join Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium In the 2022 City Nature Challenge

Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to identify and count plants and animals that live among us. You can make a difference by participating in the City Nature Challenge to help document Omaha Metro biodiversity on April 29 through May 2, 2022. For the past five years, Omahans have participated in the City Nature Challenge, which is an annual, global, community science competition to document urban biodiversity. Last year more than 419 cities from all ove... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Apr 29, 2022
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Monday, Aug 28, 2017

Road Closures and Travel Information

Now into 2018, there will be road closures that may affect how you get to the Zoo. The Nebraska Department of Roads has provided a timeline of these closures and the suggested detours. Click here for some parking and safety tips to help you get on your way.   Timeline of Road Closures and Suggested Detours   Additional Updates Westbound Loop Ramp to I-80 The westbound loop ramp to I-80 from northbound 13th Street will be closing at 5 a.m. on Monday, October 16 for about 30... Read More
Posted by Andrea Hennings at Monday, Aug 28, 2017
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