In the News
Category: Reproductive Sciences
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
Zoo Announces Bornean Orangutan Pregnancy
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is thrilled to announce that Ruby, a 26-year-old female Bornean orangutan, is expecting. The infant, sired by 23-year-old male Denda, is anticipated to arrive in February 2026.
Ruby has been a valued member of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium since 2007 and this is her first pregnancy. Denda joined the Zoo in 2024 with the opening of the reimagined Hubbard Orangutan Forest, an immersive habitat that brings guests closer to orangutans and ...
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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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