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Monday, Apr 21, 2025
Zoo Academy Hosts Party for the Planet
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating Earth Day with an educational event hosted by the Zoo Academy high school students. Party for the Planet will feature a sustainability market, educational booths, a scavenger hunt and more, all with the goal of educating guests about conservation.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s Zoo Academy is a two-year program for high school juniors and seniors in the Omaha and Council Bluffs metro. Zoo Academy provides st...
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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, 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 ...
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Monday, Mar 17, 2025
Zoo Announces Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Introducing our Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Jennifer Kros-Dorfmeyer.
After an extensive search, Jennifer joins the Zoo team with a diverse marketing and business background, spanning retail, eCommerce, manufacturing, business-to-business and business-to-consumer industries, right here in Omaha. Jennifer’s reputation for transforming brands, elevating customer experiences and fostering meaningful connections makes her an excellent fit to spearhead the mission-critical...
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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 ...
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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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Friday, Dec 6, 2024
Zoo Welcomes Male Reticulated Giraffe
Geoff, a young male reticulated giraffe, arrived at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on Friday, December 6. Geoff’s relocation to Omaha represents an exciting step forward in the Zoo’s commitment to giraffe conservation.
Geoff, who came from an AZA-accredited facility in the Southeast, arrived in the mid-morning hours and has already begun acclimating to his new surroundings. His move to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium was recommended by the Associatio...
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Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024
Zoo and Safari Park Announce Insect Adventure and Black Friday Sale
Insect Adventure is crawling, buzzing and flying into Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park this spring. The all-new giant journey into their tiny world will feature 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders. Guests can experience Insect Adventure when they purchase or renew their Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Wildlife Safari Park combo membership during the Black Friday sale starting Wednesday, November 27 and ending Wednesday, December 4.
Opening in May 2025, Insec...
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Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024
Zoo Leads a New Era in Animal Health
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Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is excited to share the construction of the Bill and Berniece Grewcock Animal Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 32,000 square-foot facility designed to meet the diverse medical needs of the Zoo’s animals. The new hospital, located on the northeast side of the Zoo, will feature enhanced medical technology and species-specific care spaces, ensuring the highest standards of care for all animals.
The Bill and Berniece Grewcock Animal Hospital will rep...
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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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