The following are not allowed inside the Zoo:

• Firearms or weapons, including lawfully concealed firearms (in accordance with Nebraska Revisited Statute 69-2441 (2) & (5))
• Tobacco (including cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipes and similar items)
• Alcoholic beverages not provided by the Zoo
• Open fires (including grills, campfires and firepits)
• Sports equipment (including balls, frisbees and hacky sacks)
• Balloons, streamers, projectile water toys or loud noise-making items
• Bikes, skateboards, scooters, segways, wheeled shoes, skates or rollerblades

Out of the safety of visitors, our staff and animals, Zoo personnel reserves the right to inspect bags, strollers, wagons and other items carrying belongings on site.

The Zoo is a smoke- and tobacco-free facility. This includes cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipes and similar items.

Pets are not allowed on Zoo grounds. However, we do have a limited number of kennels available for dogs on a first come, first serve basis inside Guest Services, located at the main entrance of the Zoo. We encourage that your pets not be left inside of your vehicle during your Zoo visit.

Contact our Guest Services Department at (402) 733-8401 for more information.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, a non-profit organization, prides itself on being a good member of the community and does its best to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

To that end, the Zoo follows the requirements outlined by the U.S. Department of Justice in providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Zoo supervisory staff have received specific education regarding the service animal component of these requirements.

When someone arrives with a service animal, a Zoo supervisor asks two questions to determine if the animal meets the criteria established by the U.S. Department of Justice:

1. Is the service animal required because of a disability?

2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

If these two questions are answered, and if the answers fit within the requirements, the person and service animal may enter the Zoo.

The Zoo does not have lockers available. Guests are welcome to bring their own bags, coolers and wagons to carry around the Zoo. No glass containers or alcohol are allowed.

The Zoo allows outside food and beverages on grounds. These items can be brought with you inside of a bag or cooler. Glass containers and alcohol are not allowed.

Moms may nurse their children in any public location at the Zoo. According to Nebraska law: "In Nebraska, women may breastfeed their children in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to go."

A Baby Care Center, located within Children's Adventure Trails near the North Entrance of the Zoo, has two private nursing rooms. Also visit the Mother's Den, located at Glacier Bay Landing.

Other private areas include the family restrooms at the Zoo's main entrance, Expedition Madagascar, the Sea Lion Pavilion, Wildlife Management Headquarters at the Lion Viewing Area of the African Grasslands and the African Lodge.

Each of these areas offer a private restroom, chair and changing table.

Strollers and wagons are available to rent on a first come, first serve basis.

A single stroller is $10 for the day. Double strollers or wagons are $14 for the day. They are available at the Main Gift Shop year round or at the Zoo's North Entrance Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Guests are also welcome to bring their own strollers or wagons from home.

Electric shop riders are available for $30 each per day. Manual wheelchairs and adult chairs are $10 each per day.

Operator must be 16 years of age or older with a valid Driver’s License or State I.D. and all operators aged 16-18 must have a legal parent or guardian over the age of 21 with them.

Both are available at the Main Gift Shop, located near the main entrance of the Zoo, year round. Rentals are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Guests are also welcome to bring their own motorized or manual wheelchairs or take advantage of our train, tram or Skyfari. Click here to view operating hours.

For hotel and lodging information, please check out Visit Omaha by clicking here. 

We encourage that your pets not be left inside of your vehicle during your Zoo visit.

For your convenience, we have a limited number of kennels available for dogs on a first come, first serve basis inside Guest Services, located at the main entrance of the Zoo.

Contact our Guest Services Department at (402) 733-8401 for more information.

Parking is free and available on a first come, first serve basis.

There are times when certain animals will be off display or an exhibit may be closed. Please visit Today at the Zoo or contact our Guest Services Department at (402) 733-8401 to learn of any closures before your visit.

For information on pricing, click here.

Please note: The Lozier Giant Screen Theater is now considered a paid feature within the Zoo. Admission to the theater will only be issued to guests visiting with an Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium membership or with regular paid admission. Guests cannot use admission from a previous day to purchase Lozier Giant Screen Theater tickets. Same-day admission only.

The Zoo does offer the ability to purchase day passes online. Click here to purchase your day passes.

Contact our Guest Services Department at (402) 733-8401 for more information.

The Zoo does offer a discount on a two-day pass. Must be used consecutively with first day admission. To get your half price admission on your second day, please present your prior day tickets or receipt at our ticketing windows.

Another way to save is to become a member! An annual household membership would allow access to the Zoo for two adults and dependent children (ages 0-20) from one address along with reciprocal privileges to many other zoos across the country.

Click here for more information.

When departing the Zoo, a hand stamp will be given to each visitor for re-entry.

Group discounts are offered to parties of 50 or more with a reservation.

For more information or to make a reservation click here.

The Zoo offers a military discount on daily admission.

Click here for more information on military discounts for daily admission. 

No. The Zoo does not offer or participate in programing that provides SNAP or EBT discounts for Zoo admission.

The Zoo does not offer discounts on daily admission for AAA or other clubs.

The Zoo strives to keep our admission costs low in order for families to visit multiple times. At this time there are no discounts for admission.

The Zoo does not offer pro-rated admission for late entry.

The Zoo does not offer any discounts for home school families. Large groups may contact the Education Department to arrange a possible group discount at (402) 738-2092.

For large families, a household membership would be a great value. A household membership admits two adults and up to six dependent children (ages 0-20) from one address. Click here for more information.

For more information on daily admission fees, click here.

Zoo admission covers entry into all of our main exhibits. The following require an additional charge: train, tram, Skyfari, Sue's Carousel, the Lozier Theater, Stingray Beach, Budgie Encounter, Giraffe Encounter, concessions and gift shop purchases.

Ride Tickets are non-refundable. If guests have a ticket remaining with the exception of the all-day ride pass, it may be used on another visit. The all-day ride pass must be redeemed on the date of purchase.

The Zoo does offer an all-day rides pass seasonally. This is for unlimited rides on train, tram, Sue's Carousel and Skyfari. The pass is valid one day only.

Click here for more information on pricing and availability.

All rides are weather dependent and will not operate if there is rain, snow, ice or if the temperature will not reach 50 degrees by 1 p.m. Skyfari will not operate if there are high winds.

You must be at least 12 years old to ride Skyfari without an adult. Children under the age of 12 will be required to ride with an adult.

You must be at least 42 inches tall to ride Sue's Wildlife Carousel without an adult.

Click here for hours of operation, pricing and other information.

BNPL allows you to purchase your Zoo membership or tickets today and pay in smaller installments over time, instead of paying the full amount upfront. 

Yes — BNPL is available for memberships, general admission tickets, and special event tickets (where applicable). If your purchase is eligible, you’ll see the BNPL option alongside other payment methods during checkout. 

Members are asked to present a valid membership card and photo I.D. on each visit. If you misplaced your membership card, please visit Guest Services, located at the main entrance of the Zoo to inquire about recieving a replacement.

The individual membership admits the listed cardholders only. Military and household memberships will admit up to six children at the owner's address (ages 0-20). The grandparent membership will admit up to six grandchildren of the two listed cardholders (ages 0-20).

To admit an extra adult for each visit, please consider purchasing the plus-one membership add on. Click here for more information.

Memberships do not admit daycares. Certified daycares receive school group admission. Click here for more information.

Yes. The household and military memberships admit dependent children (ages 0-20) from the owner's address. Click here for more information.

The individual-level membership admits the owner only. All other levels of memberships will admit only two adults per visit. To admit an extra adult for each visit, please consider purchasing the plus-one membership add on. Click here for more information.

If you are renewing your membership, once we update your record, your current membership card should be used for admission. For new members, your card will be mailed to your home within two weeks from the date your order is received. 

Access your membership card via your mobile device using your digital wallet app!

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Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, a non-profit organization, prides itself on its contributions to the surrounding communities. In an effort to give back, the Zoo is willing to consider requests from the local community. Click here for more information.

Special Pass memberships are provided to non-profit agencies meeting certain criteria set by Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Click here for more information.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has guidelines in place for non-commerical and commerical photography and videography on grounds. Click here for more information.

Click here for a list of films and showtimes.

The average show played at the Lozier Giant Screen Theater® is 20 minutes.

The Lozier Giant Screen Theater is now considered a paid feature within the Zoo. Admission to the Lozier Giant Screen Theater will only be issued to guests visiting with an Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium membership or with regular paid Zoo admission. Guests cannot use admission from a previous day to purchase a tickets to the Lozier Giant Screen Theater. Same-day admission only.