The Omaha Zoo Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Kiley Thiele as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Thiele brings over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the position and assumes the role as a successor to Tina Cherica following her departure to join Heritage Omaha as its new President.  

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium welcomed leading scientists, conservationists and animal care and medical professionals for the nationally recognized North American Society of Toxinology’s (NAST) Venom Week Symposium. The three-day event, held June 4 through 6 spotlighted the latest advances in venom research and its real-world applications in medicine, wildlife conservation and antivenom innovation.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is proud to host the International Rhino Keeper’s Association (IRKA) workshop event from May 18-21, welcoming nearly 150 rhino experts, animal care professionals and conservation leaders from across the globe. This respected industry event reinforces the Zoo’s standing as a global leader in animal care, wellbeing and conservation. “Hosting

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating Earth Day with an educational event hosted by the Zoo Academy high school students. Party for the Planet will feature a sustainability market, educational booths, a scavenger hunt and more, all with the goal of educating guests about conservation.  Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s Zoo Academy

We’re thrilled to announce Jeff Ewelt as the new Chief Zoological Officer at our Zoo. With over 14 years of leadership at ZooMontana and decades of experience in animal care and the zoo and aquarium industry, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven ability to inspire teams and advance organizational goals. In this

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park have once again claimed top national honors in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, securing first place in every category for the third year in a row. Best Zoo – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium (Third consecutive win) Best

Introducing our Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Jennifer Kros-Dorfmeyer. After an extensive search, Jennifer joins the Zoo team with a diverse marketing and business background, spanning retail, eCommerce, manufacturing, business-to-business and business-to-consumer industries, right here in Omaha. Jennifer’s reputation for transforming brands, elevating customer experiences and fostering meaningful connections makes her an excellent fit

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has once again been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, this year in four categories– Best Zoo, Best Zoo Exhibit for the Desert Dome, Best Safari Park for Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park and, new this year, Best Zoo Membership. The 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards encourage

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is closing out the year with three exciting ways for families to celebrate the holiday season: free admission for children, a new experience at Zoolightful and Noon Year’s Eve. Free Admission for Children It’s the Zoo’s gift to the community! Children under 12 can enjoy free daytime admission to

Geoff, a young male reticulated giraffe, arrived at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on Friday, December 6. Geoff’s relocation to Omaha represents an exciting step forward in the Zoo’s commitment to giraffe conservation. Geoff, who came from an AZA-accredited facility in the Southeast, arrived in the mid-morning hours and has already begun acclimating to