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Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Closes Due to COVID-19

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 16, through the end of the month. The decision was made based on the announcement yesterday by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts of the state’s first case of community spread and Nebraska’s publication of guidance on events and public gatherings. The

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Omaha Zoo

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Closes Due to COVID-19

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 16, through the end of the month. The decision was made based on the announcement yesterday by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts of the state’s first case of community spread and Nebraska’s publication of guidance on events and public gatherings. The

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Omaha Zoo

Food Operations Job Fair on March 12

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is looking to fill seasonal part-time and part-time Food Operations positions at a job fair on Thursday, March 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. The job fair will be conducted in the Zoo’s Durham TreeTops Restaurant. Applicants should enter through the main Guest Services lobby. Positions are available in the

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Omaha Zoo

Food Operations Job Fair on March 12

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is looking to fill seasonal part-time and part-time Food Operations positions at a job fair on Thursday, March 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. The job fair will be conducted in the Zoo’s Durham TreeTops Restaurant. Applicants should enter through the main Guest Services lobby. Positions are available in the

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Omaha Zoo

Annual Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair at Zoo

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will host almost 300 of science and engineering’s best and brightest sixth through 12th graders at the 41st annual Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF) on Thursday, March 5, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.   This year’s fair has 283 students registered to compete, with 240 projects representing seven high schools and 15 middle schools. The student competitors

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Omaha Zoo

Annual Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair at Zoo

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will host almost 300 of science and engineering’s best and brightest sixth through 12th graders at the 41st annual Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF) on Thursday, March 5, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.   This year’s fair has 283 students registered to compete, with 240 projects representing seven high schools and 15 middle schools. The student competitors

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Omaha Zoo

Celebrating 125 Years

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce that the Zoo is celebrating its 125th year anniversary in 2020.  Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium can track its history back to Riverview Park, which was founded as part of the park and boulevard system for the city of Omaha. This forward-thinking vision for

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Omaha Zoo

Celebrating 125 Years

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce that the Zoo is celebrating its 125th year anniversary in 2020.  Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium can track its history back to Riverview Park, which was founded as part of the park and boulevard system for the city of Omaha. This forward-thinking vision for

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Omaha Storm Chasers

'50 Summers' Digital Release

It’s been 16 months since the baseball documentary “50 Summers” premiered at the Dundee Theater. Director Dan Napoli’s feature-length project from Hurrdat Films, which explores the first five decades of the Omaha Storm Chasers franchise, saw a second screening at Alamo Drafthouse before being included in a number of film festivals in the United States.

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Still Looking for a Way to Celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for Trivia Night with a Romantic Comedy Theme

Bring your 90’s romantic comedy expertise to Trivia Night tonight, Thursday, February 13, at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in the Lozier Giant Screen Theater®. This quizzical evening will include Animal Ambassadors, drinks, snacks, and of course, a ton of trivia!  The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and questions will begin promptly at 7:30

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