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Category: holiday
Friday, Nov 1, 2024
Zoo Announces Return of Zoolightful
Omaha’s Wildly Bright Holiday Tradition returns! Zoolightful presented by Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, begins on Friday, November 22 with festivities until December 30.
The Zoo will once again transform into a captivating world of dazzling lights and unforgettable holiday experiences for all ages. Featuring returning favorites like the igloos at Peppermint Pines and the larger-than-life light sculptures down Holiday Way, plus added experiences of a snowball toss and an extended footprint, ...
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Thursday, Dec 23, 2021
Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Announces Final Gift of the 12 Days of Giving as a Present to the Community
For the final day of the 12 Days of Giving, Omaha's Zoo and Aquarium is giving the community the gift of free admission to children under the age of 12 beginning Sunday, December 26, through Friday, December 31, 2021. Up to six children can be admitted free to the Zoo with each paid adult.
This is the fifth year Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has offered this holiday gift to the community. The free admission for children under the age of 12 is an exciting culmination to the ...
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Friday, Dec 10, 2021
Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Announces Third Year of 12 Days of Giving as Holiday Gift to Community
In celebration of the Holiday season, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 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 Monday, Dec. 13, and continuing daily through Friday, Dec. 24.
Prizes are expected to range from Simmons Wildlife Safari Park packages to same-day animal experiences. The day’s prize will be announced each morning at 7 a.m. CST on Facebook, Insta...
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Thursday, Dec 24, 2020
Zoo Announces Final Gift of the 12 Days of Giving as a Present to the Community
For the final day of the 12 Days of Giving, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is giving the community the gift of free admission to children under the age of 12 beginning Saturday, December 26, through Thursday, December 31, 2020. Up to six children can be admitted free to the Zoo with each paid adult.
This is the fourth year Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has offered this holiday gift to the community. The free admission for children under the age of 12 is an exciting culmin...
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Friday, Dec 20, 2019
Give the Gift of Membership to Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium and See Santa Claus Dive with the Sharks
Still have some holiday shopping to do? Make the Zoo your one stop to finish shopping for everyone on your list.
Give the gift of a Zoo membership, where no two experiences are ever the same! Gift wrap some adventure with Zoo classes filled with discovery. You can adopt a favorite zoo animal in someone’s name. With a present from the Zoo, your loved ones get to open packages that open opportunities for education and delight. For more information about gifting options, please visi...
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Friday, Nov 30, 2018
Holiday Happenings at the Zoo
Kickoff the holiday season by joining Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for festive-filled encounters on December 1, 8 and 15.
From 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium, holiday helpers, such as elves and reindeer, will make a dive in the shark tunnel. Throughout the Zoo, keepers will place
Holiday-themed animal enrichment at the following times:
• 10 a.m. Lied Jungle Enrichment
• 10:30 a.m. Desert Dome Enrichm...
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