Press Room | Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo

2009 brought a number of changes to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo including the return of the addax. Omaha’s Zoo has 14 addax on display.

The addax are extinct in the wild except for a few small groups in Niger and Chad due to over hunting and loss ... Read More

Spooky Spider Month!
October 8, 2009, 7:26 PM
They creep and crawl… but what makes a spider so unique? Visit Omaha’s Zoo Butterfly and Insect Pavilion during ‘Spooky Spider’ month to get up-close-and-personal with the eight-legged creatures, plus other ‘Halloween-themed’ insects!

All of the insect displays have been transformed into Halloween-themed exhibits highlighting different black, orange and ... Read More

Sea Lion Training
August 21, 2009, 10:35 AM
Tanner Adams, winner of the Sea Lion Pup Naming Contest, participated in the sea lion training on August 20. Tanner selected the name Coco Pup which was chosen by the sea lion keepers out of 6,438 name submissions.

Training sessions for sea lions are during feeding time. Each sea lion ... Read More

Sea Lion Pup has a Name!
July 28, 2009, 1:40 PM
The sea lion pup born on June 14, 2009 officially has a name! Tanner Adams, three years old, came up with the name after seeing the pup’s picture in the newspaper. The name for her is Coco Pup.

Tanner will receive a special Omaha’s Zoo gift bag as well as ... Read More

Madagascan tree boa
July 20, 2009, 1:47 PM
A new Madagascan tree boa can now be seen on display at the Desert Dome Sunroom. The boa was born on May 31, 2009. It is red in color but that will change throughout it's first year. The parents of the tree boa are on ... Read More

Name the Sea Lion Pup
July 2, 2009, 8:55 AM
A female sea lion pup, born on June 14, 2009, is now on display at Owen’s Seal Lion Pavilion at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. The general public is invited to submit an entry to name the pup. The official entry box is located at the Sea Lion Pavilion. ... Read More

Blue Monkey Born on May 28, 2009 on Display
June 25, 2009, 3:52 PM
The newest addition to the Blue monkey family is on display in the Lied Jungle at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. Omaha’s Zoo is one of four AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) accredited zoos with Blue monkeys. There are only 14 Blue monkeys in zoos across North America ... Read More

Honey Bees Pollinating the Zoo
June 8, 2009, 11:19 AM
The Honey Bees are busy pollinating the Zoo from their hive located in the Butterfly and Insect Pavilion. The exhibit, on display since Wednesday May 27, 2009, allows outdoor access so the Honey Bees can travel to and from their hive freely, within a 3 mile radius. ... Read More

Penguin Chicks on Display
May 1, 2009, 2:40 PM
Visitors can now see three King penguin chicks on display in the Scott Aquarium penguin exhibit at Omaha’s Zoo. Since 1995, Omaha's Zoo has had 17 King penguin chicks hatch. Stop by and see them today! ... Read More

Conservation

Oriental Trading Company Adopts Flamingo Flock
October 12, 2009, 10:58 AM
Oriental Trading Company adopted the flamingo flock at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo on October, 9, 2009. The corporate symbol and mascot for the company is a pink flamingo, which made the partnership with Omaha’s Zoo a natural.

Omaha’s Zoo currently exhibits 13 American flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber), sometimes called ... Read More

Caribbean Coral Exhibit
September 30, 2009, 9:35 AM
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo has a new display outside the Shark Tunnel in the Scott Aquarium. This 8,000 gallon exhibit displays coral reefs of the Caribbean. Omaha’s Zoo staff members are participating in the SECORE (SExual COral REproduction) project to raise Elkhorn corals for captivity ... Read More

New Plants Descending into the Desert Dome
April 3, 2009, 9:30 AM
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo has received multiple saguaro cactus that were added to the unique landscape of the world’s largest indoor desert, the Desert Dome. On April 2, five large cactus, each weighing around 1,500 pounds, were carefully lifted via forklift from outside the Desert Dome through an opening ... Read More

Education

Costa Rica Trip
November 2, 2009, 12:06 PM
Travel to the Costa Rican Rainforest! Explore the biodiversity of this beautiful habitat. Trip dates are June 22-July 2 and camp dates are June 14-21. Please click on Education for more information. ... Read More

Haunted Safari
October 21, 2009, 10:34 AM
October 23, 24 & 30 at Wildlife Safari Park Go on a haunted hike, take a spooky ride, enjoy supper, roast marshmallows and participate in ghostly games! Haunted Safari is a safe and fun Halloween event for families. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear your ... Read More

Look Up
August 11, 2009, 8:52 AM
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo is home to many animals – large and small… fast and slow. In the Butterfly and Insect Pavilion, one of the resident Black-chinned Hummingbirds (Archilochus alexandri) recently began to build a nest along the walking path – right above the entrance to the butterfly wing. ... Read More

Omaha's Zoo Celebrates Shark Week
August 8, 2009, 10:58 AM
In celebration of Shark Week, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo will hold activities on Saturday, August 8, 2009 for visitors to enjoy.

Aquarium keepers will be available at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. at the end of the Shark Tunnel to answer questions and provide visitors with information. There will ... Read More

Aardvark Calf at Omaha's Zoo
August 6, 2009, 8:41 AM
Aardvarks are rarely found in captivity. The aardvark calf birth on July 12, 2009, is part of a recommended breeding program by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Aardvark Population Management Plan.

It is not uncommon for female aardvarks to have a difficult time rearing their young. Because of ... Read More

Wild About Omaha a Success
July 27, 2009, 10:11 AM
Saturday July 25 was the last day Mutual of Omaha's Wild About Omaha Weekend. Free gate admission was offered in celebration of Mutual of Omaha's 100th year anniversary and over 40,000 people took part in the activities. ... Read More

Ice Cream Safari FUN!
July 22, 2009, 3:47 PM
Over 2,200 people joined in on the festivities at the 19th Annual Ice Cream Safari on July 21. There were six different ice cream flavors from Flamingo Paradise to Hippo Chocolate Chippo. Omaha’s Zoo, American Dairy Association, Dairy Council of Nebraska and Meadow Gold Dairy sponsored the ... Read More

Vote for Omaha Zoo Day Camps
June 12, 2009, 4:38 PM
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo day camps have been nominated for a Nickelodeon Parent's Picks Award! Click here to vote. The Zoo's day camps are listed in the Omaha section, under Best Day Camp. ... Read More

Exhibit

Supper with Santa on December 18, 19 or 20
November 9, 2009, 8:23 AM
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at Omaha's Zoo for a night of fun-filled holiday spirit! Enjoy supper, crafts, pictures with Santa and more from 6 - 8 p.m. on December 18, 19 or 20. Registration is $15 per person (children ages two and under are free). Space is limited ... Read More

Walking Club Fall Festival
November 3, 2009, 10:31 AM
Lace up your sneakers to enjoy fresh air, friends and fun. Omaha Zoo Members, age 50 or older, are welcome to join Walking Club every Friday morning year-round!

If you are a current member of Walking Club or are interested in becoming a member, join us on Friday, November 6 ... Read More

Zoo Run Five Mile Results
October 27, 2009, 11:57 AM
Zoo Run on Sunday, October 18, 2009 was a huge success. It was a beautiful day and 811 runners came out for a run through Omaha's Zoo.

Click here to check out the results from the five mile run!

Special thank you to our sponsors: Bruegger's Bagels, Hy-Vee, ... Read More

Fall Festivals at Omaha's Zoo
October 26, 2009, 2:10 PM
Polar Bear and Cubs Club Fall Festival

Exercise, learn and explore Omaha’s Zoo with the Polar Bear and Cubs Club every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. This club is free to Omaha Zoo members who are parents of pre-kindergarten aged children.

Reserve a spot now for the Fall Festival, held ... Read More

Spooktacular - Sunday, October 25, 2009
October 21, 2009, 3:03 PM
Celebrating its 15th year, this event offers guests the opportunity trick or treat at Omaha's Zoo and fill their bags with goodies from over 20 special treat stations from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Purchase a starter goodie bag for a $1 donation, while supplies last. Take a spooky ... Read More

Zoo Run - Sunday, October 18, 2009
October 16, 2009, 8:19 AM
Lace up your shoes for the 29th annual Zoo Run!

Early check in is available on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Marketing Office. Please enter through Guest Services. Check in will begin at 8:00am on the day of the event at ... Read More

Sounds of Fall at Wildlife Safari
August 20, 2009, 9:00 AM
Become an animal detective for a day! Learn to identify animals by their sounds, tracks and evidence they leave behind at Wildlife Safari during the Sounds of Fall event on Saturday, September 19 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy touching and feeling animal artifacts, participating in ... Read More

Critter Ride 2009
August 14, 2009, 2:02 PM
August 13, 2009 was the 3rd Annual Critter Ride. 356 riders enjoyed riding their bikes through Omaha's Zoo. Dinner, snacks and dessert was available from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Look for other upcoming events at Omaha’s Zoo including Zoo Run on Sunday, October 18, 2009. ... Read More

Critter Ride 2009
August 13, 2009, 12:04 PM
Join Omaha's Zoo and Friends of the Omaha Zoo (FOOZ) on August 13 for Critter Ride. Bring your bike and ride through the Zoo during this family fun event from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. There will be dinner, snacks, refreshments plus special animal encounters during the fun ... Read More

2009 Member Appreciation Days
July 28, 2009, 12:10 PM
The 2009 Member Appreciation Days are July 29 and August 5 from 1:30–7:30 p.m. Member Appreciation Days are fun-filled ways for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo to say thank you for the support throughout the year. Check out our special events section for more details and to download a schedule ... Read More

Wild About Omaha July 25
July 20, 2009, 2:14 PM
Omaha's Zoo is celebrating Mutual of Omaha's Wild About Omaha Weekend on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo gate admission is free on that day. We anticipate that day's attendance to be higher than normal.

To accommodate those coming to Omaha's Zoo on July 25, ... Read More

Skyfari
May 21, 2009, 1:29 PM
Skyfari is now open and running daily (weather permitting) from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

One-way ride: $2 per person

Round-trip ride: $4 per person ... Read More