What's New at the Zoo?

Zoolympics featuring Flumpa

Walk, waddle, crawl and hop over to Zoolympics, Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Act like an animal as you test your athletic skills compared to those of the Zoo’s animal residents at various stations located throughout the Zoo.

In conjunction with Zoolympics, Flumpa the tree frog will also be performing at Omaha’s Zoo September 6 -7 at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Flumpa and Friends LIVE! will present a lively and interactive adventure for Omaha Zoo visitors by combining music, energetic physical movement and colorful sets with science “fun facts” and the wonders of biological earth and physical sciences. Featuring Flumpa, the six-foot-six, blue-eyed tree frog and Wendy, the Singing Scientist, the show engages youngsters natural curiosity and stimulates their vivid imaginations.

This event is free with an Omaha Zoo Membership or with regular admission.

Critter Ride
Bike Ride Through Omaha's Zoo

Families can ride bikes through Omaha’s Zoo on Saturday, September 20 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Hosted by Friends of the Omaha Zoo (FOOZ), participants will enjoy grilled hot dogs, chips, drinks and cookies as they explore the Zoo on two wheels until 7:30 p.m. Participants will also enjoy special animal encounters!

Cost is $15 per person. Register here or call (402) 738-2038.

FOOZ is a volunteer organization dedicated to the support of the Omaha Zoological Society and the advancement and growth of Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo.

Visit the Berniece Grewcock Butterfly and Insect Pavilion

See the magic inside Omaha's Zoo newest exhibit. Watch hundreds of free-flying butterflies or discover new amazing insects.

2008 Year of the Frog!

Omaha's Zoo is joining the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Amphibian Ark in highlighting 2008 as Year of the Frog, marking a major conservation effort to address the amphibian extinction crisis and engage the public in amphibian conservation. To learn more about the amphibian crisis, please click here.

DID YOU KNOW? The blood cells of a frog are 5 times larger than those of an elephant!

Wild Ocean 3D
Now Playing at the IMAX

See an unbelievable feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of sardines migrate up the Kwazulu-Natal Coast. Wild Ocean 3D captures spectacular breaching whales, feeding sharks and diving birds up-close on the giant screen.

Click here to see the full IMAX schedule.

Omaha's Zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

The train runs on weekends only through October.

The Budgie Encounter is open daily. Budgie sticks are only sold on weekends.

Sue's Carousel and the tram run daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. through September 12.

www.omahazoofoundation.org.

Build the future of Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo has grown and prospered over the past several decades, becoming truly more than a zoo! In addition to remaining one of the area's most popular family destinations, we have become one of the largest, most respected and most environmentally active zoos in the world!

For people who would like to be even more connected to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and help us to remain true to our mission of conservation, education, research and recreation, a gift to the Omaha Zoo Foundation is the perfect way to show your support. We have a range of giving opportunities from animal adoption programs to planned giving that will help ensure the Zoo's future and help establish your legacy to the community and the environment. Whether you're part of the Director's Circle or the 1894 Club, you are an integral part of Omaha's Zoo and your generosity is sincerely appreciated.

Please consider supporting Omaha's Zoo, in addition to your membership. You may make your gift online by using our secure form at www.omahazoofoundation.org or by mail: Omaha Zoo Foundation, 3701 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68107, (402) 738-2073.

Your support will continue to keep Omaha’s Zoo among the best in the world!

You can receive monthly zoo news updates through e-mail. If you would like updates on zoo reminders and events, e-mail hdzpromo@omahazoo.com and type "E-mail list" in the subject heading and include your name. To receive special notifications through regular mail, please include your name and mailing address.

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