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Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
Thank You for Making Us #1. Again.
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Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park have once again earned top national recognition in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking #1 in all four categories in which we were nominated.
This continued recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the strong connection this community has with our Zoo and Safari Park.
This year’s honors include:
#1 Best Zoo – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zo...
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Friday, Jun 6, 2025
Zoo Hosts Event for Venom Research and Innovation
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium welcomed leading scientists, conservationists and animal care and medical professionals for the nationally recognized North American Society of Toxinology’s (NAST) Venom Week Symposium. The three-day event, held June 4 through 6 spotlighted the latest advances in venom research and its real-world applications in medicine, wildlife conservation and antivenom innovation.
This year’s symposium carried special significance. It marked the 2...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Zoo Hosts Rhino Experts
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is proud to host the International Rhino Keeper’s Association (IRKA) workshop event from May 18-21, welcoming nearly 150 rhino experts, animal care professionals and conservation leaders from across the globe. This respected industry event reinforces the Zoo’s standing as a global leader in animal care, wellbeing and conservation.
“Hosting the IRKA annual event is an incredible opportunity to collaborate with fellow professionals who...
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at Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Monday, Apr 14, 2025
Jeff Ewelt Named New Chief Zoological Officer
We’re thrilled to announce Jeff Ewelt as the new Chief Zoological Officer at our Zoo.
With over 14 years of leadership at ZooMontana and decades of experience in animal care and the zoo and aquarium industry, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven ability to inspire teams and advance organizational goals.
In this role, Jeff will lead the strategy and vision for all aspects of animal care, solidifying the Zoo’s status as a global leader in animal care and conservation.
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Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024
Zoo Receives Prestigious AZA Accreditation
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Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is proud to announce its continued accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission. This accreditation means that the Zoo has met the rigorous standards of AZA and will continue to set a precedent for excellence in the zoological community. Fewer than ten percent of the 2,800 wildlife exhibitors licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are AZA accredited. Omaha’s ...
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Monday, Jan 8, 2024
Zoo Mourns the Passing of Beloved Gorilla Timu
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is saddened to announce that Timu, a 28-year-old female western lowland gorilla, passed away on Thursday, January 4.
The animal health and animal care teams performed several diagnostic tests last week, including a CT scan, to discover that Timu was in acute kidney failure. As Timu’s health continued to rapidly deteriorate during the week, the Zoo’s veterinarians performed multiple medical procedures and treatments, but she passed a...
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