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Zoo Announces Tomorrow’s Day 3 Gift of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving

As part of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, a Lozier Giant Screen Theater Gift Package is announced as the Day 3 Gift for tomorrow. One visitor to the Zoo on Sunday, Dec. 15, will be randomly selected on Zoo grounds by Santa’s Squad to win this prize.

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Zoo Announces Tomorrow’s Day 2 Gift of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving

As part of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, a Zoo Gift Basket is announced as the Day 2 Gift for tomorrow. One visitor to the Zoo on Saturday, Dec. 14, will be randomly selected on Zoo grounds by Santa’s Squad to win this prize. Prizes will continue

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Zoo Announces Tomorrow’s Day 1 Gift of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving

As part of the 12 Doorly Days of Giving from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, a $50 Gift Card for Durham TreeTops Restaurant is announced as the Day 1 Gift for tomorrow. One visitor to the Zoo on Friday, Dec. 13, will be randomly selected on Zoo grounds to win this prize. Prizes will

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Zoo Announces 12 Doorly Days of Giving as Holiday Gift to Community

In celebration of the Holiday season, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announces the 12 Doorly Days of Giving. One visitor to the Zoo each day will be randomly selected to win a prize beginning Friday, Dec. 13, and continuing daily through Tuesday, Dec. 24. Prizes are expected to range from special gifts to Behind

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Critically Endangered Bongo Calf Born

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2019 Critically Endangered Bongo Calf Born Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is proud to announce the birth of an Eastern mountain bongo calf. Marvin, named by his keepers, was born on Sept. 13, 2019, and currently weighs about 90 pounds. Marvin can be seen in the African Grasslands

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Zoo Announces Historic Birth of Endangered Indian Rhino Calf

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is proud to announce the birth of an Indian rhinoceros calf. The rhino was born on Friday, August 30. The calf is the first rhinoceros born in Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s 120-year history. Dennis Pate, Zoo Director and CEO, said, “This is one of the most important

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Zoo Brings First of Its Kind Lantern Experience to Omaha this Halloween

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will dawn about 400 larger-than-life lantern displays—creating the first experience of its kind in the country—as part of an all-new family friendly Halloween event, Ghouls & Glow presented by Veridian Credit Union, on September 27 – 29 and October 3 – 6, 10 – 13, 17 – 20 and

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Zoo Grows Critically Endangered Dusky Gopher Frog Population by 622

Earlier this month, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium was part of the fourth and most successful release of zoo-bred dusky gopher frogs to date. In collaboration with the Memphis Zoo, Detroit Zoo, Dallas Zoo and Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, the Zoo released 622 froglets of the critically endangered species into restored habitat in

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Two King Penguin Chicks Make Their Debut

Two king penguin chicks who hatched in March made their debut in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium.  The first chick hatched on March 14 and currently weighs 26 pounds. The second hatched on March 16 and weighs 32 pounds. Both of their genders are unknown at this time. Visitors will notice that the chicks

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Summer Late Night Event Series Back at the Zoo

Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for a relaxed evening of drinks, food trucks and wildlife as it hosts its summer series: Late Nights at the Zoo on Thursdays: May 23, June 27, July 25, August 8, August 22 and September 19 from7-11 p.m. This event is for guests ages 21 and older.  Each ticket to Late Nights

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