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Aquariums

Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium

Name: Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium
Address: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Omaha, NE 68108, Omaha, NE, US
Telephone: (402) 733-8401
Rating: 4.9

★★★★☆ 4.9 (527 reviews)

📍 Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Omaha, NE 68108

📞 (402) 733-8401

🌐 www.omahazoo.com/suzanne-and-walter-scott-aquarium

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–4 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4 PM
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	10 AM–4 PM

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About Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium

Ocean exhibits & a glass shark tunnel. Marine animal & ecosystem displays (from reefs to polar regions), plus a 70-foot glass shark tunnel. Features a 70-foot glass shark tunnel where visitors can walk underneath and observe sharks, stingrays, fish, and turtles swimming overhead. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 527 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aquarium
Location: Part of Omaha Zoo
Main Attraction: 70-foot shark tunnel with sea turtles
Exhibits: Polar regions, coral reefs, Amazon, temperate oceans
Size: Largest aquarium in a zoo

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features a 70-foot glass shark tunnel where visitors can walk underneath and observe sharks, stingrays, fish, and turtles swimming overhead
⭐Offers interactive 'nose-to-nose encounters' with sea turtles and allows visitors to pet jellyfish, creating hands-on marine animal experiences
⭐Maintains exhibits spanning diverse marine ecosystems including coral reefs, Antarctic regions, polar waters, temperate oceans, and the Amazon
⭐Achieved a 4.9-star rating from 527 reviews, indicating exceptional visitor satisfaction and popularity as a landlocked aquarium in Omaha

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit during weekday mornings or consider attending during off-peak hours to avoid the significant crowds that can detract from the experience. Multiple reviewers noted that crowds were the main drawback, making this timing critical for enjoying interactive exhibits like the shark tunnel.
💬Plan for 3-4 hours to experience the aquarium fully. You can rush through in about 3 hours, but allowing extra time lets you enjoy interactive elements like the jellyfish petting, penguin viewing, and the shark tunnel without feeling rushed.
💡Prioritize the shark tunnel and jellyfish exhibits—these are consistently highlighted as the most memorable and interactive experiences. The tunnel is particularly popular with kids, so visit early in your trip or during quieter times to avoid bottlenecks where visitors congregate.
💬The aquarium is located within Henry Doorly Zoo, so consider purchasing a combined zoo and aquarium ticket or membership for better value if you plan to explore both attractions on the same visit.
💡The walk-through ocean tunnel and interactive nose-to-nose sea turtle encounters are particularly engaging for young children and make the aquarium highly stroller-friendly with well-lit, accessible pathways throughout.