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Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Opens Lee G. Simmons Aviary After Renovation

On Friday, July 23, the Lee G. Simmons Aviary will open at 9 a.m. to the general public after being closed for renovations. An elevated and on ground boardwalk takes visitors through the Aviary with a special section dedicated to flamingo viewing. Easier walking and viewing provide a great bird watching experience with more than

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Omaha Zoo

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Opens Lee G. Simmons Aviary After Renovation

On Friday, July 23, the Lee G. Simmons Aviary will open at 9 a.m. to the general public after being closed for renovations. An elevated and on ground boardwalk takes visitors through the Aviary with a special section dedicated to flamingo viewing. Easier walking and viewing provide a great bird watching experience with more than

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Movie Reviews

M. Night Shyamalan Delivers a Suspense Classic

M. Night Shyamalan returns to peak filmmaking form with a brilliantly twisted thriller. Old takes a unique premise and runs with it to true existential horror. What begins as a dream vacation turns into an unshakeable nightmare for a pair of families and couples. The film builds with a slow burn until the characters grasp

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Kate Beckinsale Rages in Forgettable Thriller

Kate Beckinsale takes anger management to the extreme in a mostly forgettable action-comedy. Jolt is the head-smashing, bone-crunching tale of Lindy Lewis. A woman that suffers from, drumroll please, “Intermittent Explosive Disorder”. It’s a manic condition that leads to aggressive fits of rage; an actual mental problem and not just a clever pun on IEDs.

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Wine-cation in Omaha: Part 1

While Omaha’s growing as a craft beer destination, we’re toasting to its equally enticing wine scene. Yes, Omaha area wine is worth traveling for. When you combine wine made from grapes grown in the area’s rich soil with Omaha’s local flavor and the region’s breathtaking views, you can expect a special and memorable experience. Also, visitors

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Omaha Zoo

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Welcomes One Millionth Visitor of 2021

This year’s millionth visitor to walk through the redemption gates at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium was Jenny Atkinson from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Atkinson entered the Zoo at about 10:35 a.m. today, July 18. Atkinson is visiting the Zoo with her family: Christopher Unger, Henri (age 9) and Charlie (age 3).     As the Zoo’s special

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Omaha Zoo

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Welcomes One Millionth Visitor of 2021

This year’s millionth visitor to walk through the redemption gates at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium was Jenny Atkinson from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Atkinson entered the Zoo at about 10:35 a.m. today, July 18. Atkinson is visiting the Zoo with her family: Christopher Unger, Henri (age 9) and Charlie (age 3).     As the Zoo’s special

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Omaha’s Zoo Celebrates World Snake Day with First-Time Birth

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium made history of its own with the Zoo’s first-time birth of four endangered eastern indigo snakes on Wednesday, July 14, and Thursday, July 15. The offspring, whose eggs were laid on Wednesday, April 14, with the first one pipping on Tuesday, July 13, emerged just in time for World

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Omaha Zoo

Omaha’s Zoo Celebrates World Snake Day with First-Time Birth

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium made history of its own with the Zoo’s first-time birth of four endangered eastern indigo snakes on Wednesday, July 14, and Thursday, July 15. The offspring, whose eggs were laid on Wednesday, April 14, with the first one pipping on Tuesday, July 13, emerged just in time for World

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Movie Reviews

LeBron James Soars in Hilarious Looney Tunes Sequel

LeBron James flies high in a clever sequel that will delight generations of Looney Tunes fans. Space Jam: A New Legacy has the basketball superstar battling an aggrieved artificial intelligence for the affection of his son. The father and son coming to terms storyline is admittedly hokey; but the hilarious toons, supporting characters, and slick

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