Now is your chance to join us on a backstage tour to see what it takes to run one of the best zoos in the world. See you behind the scenes!
Pricing
Cost is $65 per person, $50 per member. Price includes admission to the Zoo. Tickets are non-refundable.
Ages
All participants must be at least 8 years old. Participants 17 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Arrival Time
Participants should check-in at the Robert B Daugherty Education Center at least 15 minutes before their tour begins.
Aquarium Backstage Experience
Saturdays (Year-round) and Wednesdays (May-September) at 10:30 AM
Have you ever wondered how much water is above your head as you walk through the tunnel of the Walter Scott Aquarium, or how we feed the sharks and rays who call the aquarium home? Join us behind the scenes to explore the aquarium from the other side of the glass.
Giraffe Backstage Experience
Sundays at 1:30 PM (April 1st-September 3rd)
Get to know the Zoo's herd of reticulated giraffes during a tour of the Syd and Betty Cate Family Giraffe Herd Rooms. Learn how we care for animals that stand 15 feet above the ground, and how our herd rooms are specially designed for the Zoo's tallest residents.
Sea Lion Backstage Experience
Fridays at 1:30 PM (April 14th-September 1st)
Now's your chance to see these magnificent marine mammals up close! Head behind the scenes of our Sea Lion Care Quarters to find out how we care for our resident pinnipeds, then head out to the Sea Lion Amphitheater for a training demonstration.
Elephant Backstage Experience
Friday-Sunday at 11 AM (April 28th-May 28th); Thursday-Sunday at 11 AM (June 1st-September 3rd)
Take a behind the scenes tour of the largest family herd room in North America and learn about the colossal care we give our growing African elephant herd. Visitors will have a chance to hear from our animal care staff about how they train and enrich the lives of our largest Zoo residents.
Center for Conservation and Research Backstage Experience
*Private bookings only. Visitors must reserve 3 weeks in advance and book at least 6 spots. Please contact the Education Department at educate@omahazoo.com or call 402-738-2092 to reserve your tour!
Head behind the scenes of our Center for Conservation and Research to learn about the work Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is doing to help protect animals both in the wild and in Zoos and Aquariums around the country.
Register Here
Private Backstage Experiences
Don't see what you're looking for? Call today to book a private Backstage Experience! Special arrangements can be made by contacting the Education Department at educate@omahazoo.com or 402-738-2092. Groups must have at least 6 participants and contact the Education Department at least 3 weeks in advance.
Virtual Backstage Experiences
Looking to go behind the scenes virtually? Book one of the above experiences for your group by contacting educate@omahazoo.com or 402-738-2092. See you virtually behind the scenes!
Pricing:
- $350 for up to 30 device connections.
- $450 for 31-100 device connections.
- $500 for 101-250 device connections.
How Does It Work?
- A Zoom link will be sent to all participants prior to the program.
- Connection is easy. Particpants at home only need a computer or mobile device, audio and internet connection. (a webcam and microphone are optional).
- Programs will be delivered via Zoom through a secure platform. Zoo staff will deliver a live tour and will answer questions from our virtual participants!
- Program Duration: 45-60 minutes.
If you can’t make it around the Zoo in one day, you’re not alone. Let us take you to some of our most popular exhibits on the far side of the Zoo from the comfort of our golf cart. Visitors will have the chance to journey behind-the-scenes during their tour and learn how we care for over 30,000 animals at the Zoo.
This tour is available for visitors of all ages and will include some walking.
Offered daily (April through October) 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Off season bookings taken upon request.
Pricing
Cost is $70 per person, $55 per member. Price includes admission to the Zoo. Tickets are non-refundable.
Ages
All ages.
Arrival Time
Participants should check-in at the Robert B Daugherty Education Center at least 5 minutes before their program begins.
Register Here
LIMITED EDITION Animal Ambassador Discovery
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM until May 14th
Get an up-close meet and greet with some of our resident animals! During this experience, animal care staff will introduce visitors to two of our amazing animal ambassadors. Visitors will meet a small reptile and mammal or a small reptile and bird.
*The animals you meet will depend on animal care schedules and availability. We are unable to guarantee a specific animal or species.
Pricing
Cost is $40 per person, $35 per member. Price includes admission to the Zoo. Tickets are non-refundable.
Ages
All ages.
Arrival Time
Participants should check-in at the Robert B Daugherty Education Center at least 5 minutes before their program begins.
LIMITED EDITION Early Morning Cheetah Discovery
Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30 AM until May 17th
Meet one of our cheetah ambassadors during an early morning encounter at Meadowlark Theater! Visitors will learn about the amazing adaptations of the world's fastest land mammal, and have the opportunity to watch a private training session with our animal care staff.
*This experience is weather dependent. Please be sure to check your email the day before your booking.
Pricing
Cost is $50 per person, $45 per member. Price includes admission to the Zoo. Tickets are non-refundable.
Ages
All ages.
Arrival Time
Participants should check-in at the Robert B Daugherty Education Center at least 5 minutes before their program begins.
Register Here
Have one of our informative guides give your group a tour! Customize your experience by selecting your exhibits and timeline.
Visitors must reserve 3 weeks in advance and have at least 10 people in their group. Please contact the Education Department at educate@omahazoo.com or call 402-738-2092 to book your tour!
Offered Year-round.
Pricing
$10 per person for a one-hour tour. This cost does not include Zoo admission. Tickets are non-refundable.
Ages
All ages.