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Category: Noon Year's Eve
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025
A New Year at the Zoo
Celebrating together with members, families, and the community
A new year brings a fresh start, and at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, it also brings new ways to gather, celebrate, and feel welcome. As the calendar turns, the Zoo is leaning into what it does best: creating moments that are meant to be shared.
From special perks for members to kid-friendly celebrations and a community-wide invitation to visit, the start of the year is filled with reasons to come together.
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Monday, Dec 23, 2024
Zoo Announces Gift to the Community, Noon Year's Eve and a New Zoolightful Experience
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is closing out the year with three exciting ways for families to celebrate the holiday season: free admission for children, a new experience at Zoolightful and Noon Year’s Eve.
Free Admission for Children It’s the Zoo’s gift to the community! Children under 12 can enjoy free daytime admission to the Zoo from December 26 through December 31. Up to six children, under 12, can be admitted to the Zoo for free with a paid adult. This offer do...
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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...
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Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022
Celebrate the Holiday Season with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for some of your family’s favorite holiday traditions, Cookies with the Clauses, Penguins and Pancakes, along with special holiday-themed camps.
Cookies with the Clauses will be held on both Saturdays, December 10 and 17, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Guests will listen to a story from Santa and Mrs. Claus, decorate delicious cookies and learn how to make gifts for the animal in our own backyards. Fini...
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