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Fourth Beer in Zoo Brew Series: Snow Leopard Wit

On Friday, April 26, the fourth beer in Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Zipline Brewing Co.’s Zoo Brew Series will hit stores and Zipline tasting rooms. Snow Leopard Wit is the final beer to be sold as part of the introductory series. Through the use of traditional ingredients (bitter orange peel, chamomile and

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Celebrate Earth Day with Us!

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Wildlife Safari Park will be celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 20 with conservation-focused events. Party for the Planet at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature local conservation-based organizations sharing their expertise and resources about living more sustainably within our communities.

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Vote for Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium for Best Zoo in America

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards has selected Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® as a contender for “Best Zoo” and Wildlife Safari Park for “Best Wildlife Park” in America. The Lied Jungle® at the Zoo has been nominated as “Best Zoo Exhibit” in the country. The public is now being called upon for their votes.  The public has until Monday,

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Join Us for Teddy Bear Weekend

Guests are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® for repair and care at the ninth annual Teddy Bear Weekend presented by MedExpress Urgent Care, a neighborhood healthcare provider, on Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children, ages 3-11, who bring

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New Behind-the-Scenes Experiences!

Registration is now open for three additional behind-the-scenes experiences at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Giraffe Backstage PassMeet the Zoo’s herd of reticulated giraffes as you tour exclusive behind-the-scenes areas in the Syd and Betty Cate Family Giraffe Herd Rooms. This experience will be offered on the second and fourth Tuesday beginning April through

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2019 Membership Drive

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is currently offering discounted memberships during its annual Membership Drive, which concludes on March 31. Nearly 800 volunteers assist the Zoo in selling memberships throughout the drive. This… Source link

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Job Fair at Omaha's Zoo and Aquarium

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is looking to fill 250 part-time Guest Services positions, as well as a handful of supervisor positions at a job fair on Sunday, March 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. The job fair will be conducted in the Zoo’s… Source link

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Zoo Staff Leads National Organizations

Recently, two members of leadership at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium were chosen to lead national organizations representative of their career field. Julie Napier, D.V.M., senior veterinarian at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, was named the President of the American Association of Zoo and Veterinarians (AAZV) for 2019. AAZV has a mission to

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Moon Gazing at Wildlife Safari Park

Enjoy views of the full moon from the prairie at Wildlife Safari Park for its Moon Gazing Telescopes and Prairie Skies event from 7-10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19. Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the moon with the Omaha Astronomical Society and enjoy moon-themed treats, including Moon Pies and Tang. Telescopes

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Gorillas on the Line…Answer the Call

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is partnering with World Gorilla Day for Gorillas on the Line…Answer the Call, a cell phone recycling campaign beginning on February 1 through April 30. For gorilla conservation, guests will have the option to leave old mobile phones, iPads, iPods, cameras and chargers in secure locations for recycling.  With

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