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Zoo Plants Two Millionth Tree in Madagascar

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, in partnership with Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership (MBP), planted its two millionth tree in Madagascar today. Since 2012, the organizations’ reforestation efforts have been focused on providing… Source link

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Zoo Announces Nancy Armitage Wildlife Lecture Series

For the first time ever, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will host the Nancy Armitage Wildlife Lecture Series, a series of three lectures created to honor the memory of Nancy Armitage. The free lecture series will feature various… Source link

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Zoo Provides University of Nebraska at Omaha with Opportunities for Research and Partnerships

Once the Bay Family's Children's Adventure Trails opened, two assistant professors from the University of Nebraska at Omaha's College of Education set to work collecting 64 hours of observational data and interviews through qualitative… Source link

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Zoo Partners with Lauritzen Gardens for Boy Scouts Conservation Event

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Lauritzen Gardens are partnering for a Boy Scouts for Wildlife Conservation event on Saturday, August 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The event, open to Cub and Boy Scouts, will focus on the… Source link

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2018-2019 School Year to Begin at the Zoo

Zoo Academy, Kindergarten, Little Lions Preschool and Pre-K students are kicking off the 2018-2019 school year at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s Robert B. Daugherty Education Center on Wednesday. Middle School Zoo Academy… Source link

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Sea Lion Exhibit Next Step in Master Plan

Exciting things are happening at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as it continues to move forward with the next phases of its master plan. Owen Coastal Shores, a new habitat for the Zoo’s sea lions is scheduled to open in spring… Source link

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The Omaha Zoo Railroad Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

The Omaha Zoo Railroad is celebrating its 50th anniversary today and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will be celebrating all week long.  The Railroad’s official Golden Spike dedication ceremony took place on July 23, 1968…. Source link

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Pygmy Hippo Calf Makes His Debut

A male pygmy hippopotamus calf, born on April 30, is now in its habitat in Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s Lied Jungle®.  The calf, named Silas by his keepers, can be seen in the exhibit’s African rainforest… Source link

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King Penguin Chick to Join Other Penguins in Scott Aquarium

A four month old King penguin chick will enter its habitat in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium for the first time tomorrow. The chick, whose sex is currently unknown, is extremely valuable to the North American King penguin population as it… Source link

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World Giraffe Day

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will be celebrating World Giraffe Day on Thursday, June 21 with giraffe-centered programming in African Grasslands and Facebook Live streaming events.  Facebook Live programs will take place on the… Source link

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