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Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026

Thank You for Making Us #1. Again.

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... Read More
Posted by Jennifer Kros-Dorfmeyer at Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
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Friday, Mar 13, 2026

Stay Wild: A Story More Than 130 Years in the Making

For more than 130 years, our Zoo and Wildlife Safari Park have been places where people come face to face with the wild. A child looking up at a towering giraffe.A family pausing as elephants move across the landscape.A family pausing as a herd of bison moves across the wide open landscape. Experiences like these stay with us. They spark curiosity, awaken joy, and remind us how closely connected we are to the living world. Those moments have shaped the story of this place for generations. ... Read More
Posted by Jennifer Kros-Dorfmeyer at Friday, Mar 13, 2026
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Omaha's Zoo and Aquarium is Nominated in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

Help Us Preserve a Legendary #1 Voting is open now for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and you can vote once per day, every day through March 9 on all of your devices. With your help, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium can remain the #1 Zoo in the Nation for a fourth consecutive year, while Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park earns national recognition as one of the country’s top safari experiences for its sixth year. Vote Now For more than 130 years, Omaha&rsq... Read More
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Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025

Zoo Announces National Wins

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park have once again claimed top national honors in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, securing first place in every category for the third year in a row. Best Zoo – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium (Third consecutive win) Best Safari Park – Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park (Fifth consecutive win) Best Zoo Membership – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium ... Read More
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Monday, Feb 10, 2025

Zoo Announces Nomination for Best Zoo in the Nation. Again.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has once again been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, this year in four categories– Best Zoo, Best Zoo Exhibit for the Desert Dome, Best Safari Park for Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park and, new this year, Best Zoo Membership. The 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards encourage fans to “voice their choice” and recognize the best of the best across various industries and categories. Following its big wins in ... Read More
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