Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, the Desert Dome and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park all took first place spots in the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for Best Zoo, the Desert Dome for Best Zoo Exhibit and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park for Best
Meet Hondo, the name of our newest African elephant calf. Pronounced “hon-doh,” the name as chosen by a Zoo donor and their family and in African countries, means “warrior” or “fighter.” Hondo, who is two weeks old today, now tips the scale at 248 pounds. He and the herd continue to serve as a reminder
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce an Easter event, Hoppin’ Hotcakes on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The family-favorite Breakfast with the Bunny returns with an all-new name and even more to enjoy! Hoppin’ Hotcakes will feature an egg hunt with age-specific prizes
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is thrilled to announce the birth of a male African elephant calf just before 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 18. The mother of the calf is 12-year-old Omma. This is the fifth calf born at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, joining half-siblings: 2-year-olds Eugenia and Sonny, 1-year-old Mopani
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce its nomination in three categories for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Zoo,” the Desert Dome for “Best Zoo Exhibit” and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park for “Best Safari Park.” The 10Best Awards, hosted by USA Today, spotlight the best of
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is saddened to announce that Timu, a 28-year-old female western lowland gorilla, passed away on Thursday, January 4. The animal health and animal care teams performed several diagnostic tests last week, including a CT scan, to discover that Timu was in acute kidney failure. As Timu’s health continued to rapidly
Brian, a six-year-old male Indian rhino, made his public debut in Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s Asian Highlands exhibit Sunday, October 15. His arrival marks an exciting step forward in Indian rhino conservation. Brian arrived from Ohio’s Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Tuesday, September 26. His move to Omaha was recommended per the Association
Introduction Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is no ordinary wildlife preserve. It’s a place where visitors get to immerse themselves in environments that mimic the natural habitats of the animals it shelters, be it the grasslands of Africa or the coasts of Alaska. The 1890s saw the humble beginnings of what was then known
Jayei, the matriarch of our African elephant herd at about 30 years old, gave birth to a female calf at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 6. “We have been anticipating the birth of Jayei’s calf,” said Sarah Armstrong, the Zoo’s elephant manager. “She is our most experienced mom and was pivotal in the successful births
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is happy to announce the full reopening of the Lied Jungle as of Friday, July 21. “Thanks to the great work of our staff and the overwhelming support of the Omaha community, the Zoo is proud to announce the reopening of the Lied Jungle, in full,” said Dr. Luis