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Omaha’s Zoo Announces a Larger Ghouls & Glow Event Returning for the Halloween 2022 Season

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium proudly announces the return of Ghouls & Glow presented by Veridian Credit Union. This light-time adventure for the whole family is bigger than ever this Halloween at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium. This zero frightful and all delightful event is an illuminated spectacle for all ages being held October 7 – 9, October

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Join Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium for Locked Zoo: Rare Breeds Edition

Can you crack the code on animal matchmaking? Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for Locked Zoo on Tuesday, August 23, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. to find out! Work in small teams to find clues and solve puzzles to escape the mystery of reviving endangered animal populations (just like zoos do) with Locked

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Late Nights at the Zoo

Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for the last Late Nights at the Zoo of the summer this Thursday, August 18, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. It’s an evening of wildlife, food trucks, drinks and fun. To celebrate this last “Zoorah” of the summer, the give-away gang will be golf-cart cruising through the Zoo

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Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Announces New President and CEO

Omaha’s Zoo & Aquarium announces Luis Padilla, DVM Dipl. ACZM, as its next President and CEO. Dr. Padilla will succeed Dennis Pate after his retirement in late 2022. Dr. Padilla is currently the Vice President of Animal Collections for the Saint Louis Zoo, where he is responsible for the overall oversight of the Saint Louis Zoo’s

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Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Welcomes One Millionth Visitor of 2022

This year’s millionth visitor to walk through the redemption gates at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium was Jeanina Hunt of Papillion, Nebraska. Hunt, a Zoo and Aquarium member, entered the Zoo at about 10:50 a.m. today with her daughters Camila, 7, and Juliana, who turned 4 today. Juliana had asked to come to the Zoo for her

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Join Us for Membership Appreciation Week at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium invites all members to celebrate Membership Appreciation Week beginning Monday, July 25, and continuing through Friday, July 29.  The Appreciation event has been redesigned this year and includes daily events focusing on different areas of the Zoo each day. Daily themes include African Safari, Primate Party, Aquarium Adventure, Air and Sea Voyage,

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Join Us for Wine Down Wednesday Yoga Classes at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium will be hosting Wine Down Wednesday Yoga Classes at the Harper Event Center on Wednesdays, July 6 and 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guests can take a mid-week break to re-focus and re-energize their mind and body in a class taught by Lotus House of Yoga instructors. The ticket includes 1

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Lee G. Simmons Aviary at Zoo and Bird Exhibits at Wildlife Safari Park Reopen

The Lee G. Simmons Aviary at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is now open to guests after being closed since March 3, 2022, due to concerns regarding the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus. The birds who live at the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park have also returned to their outside habitats. “The

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Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium’s Reforestation Efforts Reach 5 Million Trees Planted in Madagascar

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, in collaboration with the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership (MBP), and supported by the Arbor Day Foundation, has planted its 5-millionth tree in Madagascar. Representatives from governmental and environmental agencies from across the region attended the special event. For 13 years, these reforestation efforts have been focused on providing habitat for

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Part-Time Open Interviews on Wednesday at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is looking to fill part-time Guest Services and Education positions at Open Interviews on Wednesday, June 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. All who plan to attend the Open Interviews must apply online at OmahaZoo.com/WorkHere prior to arriving on Wednesday. Open interviews for part-time positions will be conducted in

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