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Omaha’s Zoo & Aquarium President and CEO Announces Retirement Plans

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium President and CEO, Dennis Pate, has announced his intention to retire early next year after 47 years working in zoos, 13 of those years in Omaha. Pate joined Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium as the President and CEO in 2009 and has maintained the state’s top accolade as

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Omaha’s Zoo & Aquarium Announces Timed Ticketing to Visit Elephant Calves

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce that the Elephant Family Quarters will open each day between 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. beginning on Monday, February 14. Reservations can be made online for Monday starting Sunday. This will allow visitors to see Eugenia and Sonny, the first two African Elephant calves born at the Zoo.

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Adventurous Outdoor Dining Spots Across the U.S. to Warm Your Next Vacation

Chill out in igloos in Nebraska In Omaha’s buzzy Capitol District you can book aprivate igloo set up in a winter wonderland landscape on the main plaza. Though there isn’t one particular restaurant associated with the igloos, numerous surrounding restaurants in the area participate by offering exclusive “igloo menus,” and the food and drinks are

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Omaha’s Zoo & Aquarium Announces Timed Ticketing to Visit Elephant Calves

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce that the Elephant Family Quarters will open each day between 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. beginning on Monday, February 14. Reservations can be made online for Monday starting Sunday. This will allow visitors to see Eugenia and Sonny, the first two African Elephant calves born at the Zoo.

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Omaha’s Zoo Announces Male Elephant Calf’s Name

The male African elephant calf born at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on January 30, 2022, has a name and it is Sonny. “All of us at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium are beyond thrilled to have welcomed two healthy African elephant calves in January. What a way to start 2022!” said Dennis

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with One-of-a-Kind Yoga Classes at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is hosting one-of-a-kind yoga events at the Zoo to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Bring out your inner yogi and strike a pose at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Lotus House of Yoga will help you take a moment to “paws” and reflect while exercising your mind and body during

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Omaha’s Zoo Announces Male Elephant Calf’s Name

The male African elephant calf born at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on January 30, 2022, has a name and it is Sonny. “All of us at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium are beyond thrilled to have welcomed two healthy African elephant calves in January. What a way to start 2022!” said Dennis

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with One-of-a-Kind Yoga Classes at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is hosting one-of-a-kind yoga events at the Zoo to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Bring out your inner yogi and strike a pose at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Lotus House of Yoga will help you take a moment to “paws” and reflect while exercising your mind and body during

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It’s a Boy! Omaha’s Zoo & Aquarium Welcomes Second Elephant Calf This Month

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is thrilled to announce Claire, a 13-year-old African elephant, gave birth to a male calf at 9:08 p.m. yesterday, January 30, 2022. Mom and calf are doing well. The weight of the calf is unknown at this time. The is the second African elephant calf born at Omaha’s Henry

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It’s a Boy! Omaha’s Zoo & Aquarium Welcomes Second Elephant Calf This Month

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is thrilled to announce Claire, a 13-year-old African elephant, gave birth to a male calf at 9:08 p.m. yesterday, January 30, 2022. Mom and calf are doing well. The weight of the calf is unknown at this time. The is the second African elephant calf born at Omaha’s Henry

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