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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Zoo Prepares for Departure of Male African Elephant

Callee, a 22-year-old adult male African elephant, will soon join eight African elephants at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas. His move was recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ African Elephant Species Survival Plan. “Callee has made a lasting impression on both the elephant care staff and every elephant in our herd, including his calves,” said Sarah Armstrong, elephant manager at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. “While he will be... Read More
Posted by Andrea Hennings at Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Wednesday, Dec 28, 2022

Watson, an Interactive Animal Program Favorite, Announces Retirement from Omaha’s Zoo - Plus Holiday Fun at the Zoo -

Watson, a wire-haired terrier mix, who has been a favorite of the Interactive Animal Program (IAP) at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium, will retire on Dec. 30, 2022. Watson retires after almost 10 years of service as an Animal Ambassador and leaving countless pawprints on the hearts of the community, Zoo volunteers and staff. Watson was adopted by Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in 2013 from R.u.F.F Rescue Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska.  His personable demeanor, strong work d... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Wednesday, Dec 28, 2022
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Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022

Omaha Zoo Foundation Granted AmeriCorps VISTA Member Position for Volunteer & STEM at Wildlife Safari Park

This month, the Omaha Zoo Foundation was granted an AmeriCorps VISTA grant to provide an AmeriCorps VISTA member to begin service to strengthen and diversify the volunteer program at the Wildlife Safari Park by recruiting, training, and overseeing both youth and adult volunteers. The AmeriCorps VISTA grant was awarded by the ServeNebraska Volunteer Service Commission in partnership with the AmeriCorps Federal Agency. The grant supports AmeriCorps VISTA members as they build capacity for commu... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022
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Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021

Puma Cub Finds New Home With Help of 3 Nebraska Organizations

A male Puma cub now calls Riverside Discovery Center home. The male Puma cub was first found by Nebraska Game & Parks abandoned in Northeast Nebraska. Trail cameras showed that the cub was underweight and had been without a mother for an extended period of time. The cub was initially taken to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland, Nebraska. Veterinary staff from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium examined the cub and Wildlife Safari Park staff cared for him while in qu... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021
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Friday, Apr 23, 2021

Apply Online Before and Then Attend Part-Time Job Fair

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is looking to fill almost 200 part-time Guest Services and Education positions at a job fair on Thursday, April 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. All who plan to attend the job fair must apply online at least 24 hours prior to the fair at OmahaZoo.com/WorkHere. Applicants must wear face masks at the job fair. The job fair will be conducted in the Zoo’s Durham’s TreeTops Restaurant. No appointments are necessary and immediate interviews will be avail... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Apr 23, 2021
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Saturday, Dec 12, 2020

Zoo Announces 2nd Year of 12 Days of Giving as Holiday Gift to Community

In celebration of the holiday season, the Zoo announces the 12 Days of Giving. Visitors to the Zoo or the Zoo’s social media pages each day will be randomly selected to win the prize of the day beginning Sunday, Dec. 13, and continuing daily through Thursday, Dec. 24. Prizes are expected to range from gift cards to Lozier Giant Screen Theater® packages to baskets from the Gift Shop. The day’s prize will be announced each morning at 7 a.m. CST on Facebook, Instagram and Twitte... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Saturday, Dec 12, 2020
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Monday, Nov 9, 2020

Omaha Zoo Offers Free Admission to Military Families on Veterans Day

The Omaha Zoo is pleased to offer free gate admission to all active military members, veterans, and their immediate families on Veterans Day, Wednesday Nov. 11.  Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will be open on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Zoo grounds and buildings close at 5 p.m. This is the eleventh year that Omaha’s ... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Monday, Nov 9, 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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Thursday, Jun 25, 2020

Zoo Announces Reopening of the Lied Jungle, Alaskan Adventure, and Lozier Giant Screen Theater

The Zoo is happy to announce the reopening of the Lied Jungle on Friday, June 26; the Alaskan Adventure splashgrounds on Saturday, June 27; and the Lozier Giant Screen Theater on Monday, June 29.  “Thanks to the great work of our employees and the overwhelming support of the Omaha community, the Zoo is continuing to take one careful step at a time back toward regular operations,” said Dennis Pate, president and CEO of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquariu... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Thursday, Jun 25, 2020
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Tuesday, Jun 23, 2020

Zoo Announces Reopening of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium and the Desert Dome

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is pleased to announce the reopening of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium and Desert Dome on Wednesday, June 24. Along with welcoming guests back into these exhibits, the Zoo is also excited to announce the completion of the Scott Aquarium renovation.  “Beginning to open indoor exhibits is a day we have been looking forward to. We are thrilled to welcome visitors back into the Aquarium and Dome,” said Dennis Pate, President and... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Tuesday, Jun 23, 2020
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