Help Us Preserve a Legendary #1 Voting is open now for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and you can vote once per day, every day through March 9 on all of your devices. With your help, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium can remain the #1 Zoo in the Nation for a fourth

How decades of conservation work is saving the Puerto Rican crested toad Native to Puerto Rico and found nowhere else in the world, the Puerto Rican crested toad once played a steady role in the island’s ecosystems. Due to habitat loss, invasive species, and disease, populations reached near extinction. By the late 20th century, it

Inside the opening of the Bill and Berniece Grewcock Animal Hospital For decades, a world behind the scenes at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium has quietly supported every animal in our care. It’s where exams happen out of view, where monitoring never stops, and where critical decisions are made with precision, focus, and responsibility.

Celebrating together with members, families, and the community A new year brings a fresh start, and at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, it also brings new ways to gather, celebrate, and feel welcome. As the calendar turns, the Zoo is leaning into what it does best: creating moments that are meant to be shared.

Give the Gift of Joy this Holiday Season As the holidays settle in, many of us start searching for gifts that feel thoughtful and meaningful. Here at the #1 Zoo and Safari Park in the Nation, this season has its own kind of magic. Cooler days, festive lights, and families spending time together make the

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is thrilled to announce that Ruby, a 26-year-old female Bornean orangutan, is expecting. The infant, sired by 23-year-old male Denda, is anticipated to arrive in February 2026. Ruby has been a valued member of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium since 2007 and this is her first pregnancy. Denda

Nourishing Wildlife, Protecting Habitat A partnership between The Nature Conservancy and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium benefits both Zoo animals and local grasslands   Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are partnering to provide high quality nutrition in the form of fresh browse for Zoo animals while protecting one

We are excited to welcome Mandy Haase-Thomas as the new Vice President of Guest Experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park. A proven leader in organizational operations, Mandy brings nearly two decades of experience creating meaningful, engaging experiences for guests of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Prior

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is now home to four new juvenile Mexican spider monkeys following a multi-organization rescue effort after the animals were confiscated from illegal wildlife trafficking. The journey of the four spider monkeys to Omaha spanned multiple states and zoos, beginning with their confiscation by wildlife authorities at the southern U.S.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is approaching a moment of significant meaning this summer as it welcomes its one millionth visitor of the 2025 calendar year. This milestone is expected to happen between July 24–28 and serves as a powerful reflection of the joy shared by Zoo guests and the unwavering support of members,