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Location
Best time
Visit in warmer months (spring/summer/fall) rather than winter when many outdoor exhibits close due to cold weather. October is noted as having perfect weather. If visiting in winter, focus on indoor highlights like the Desert Dome, Lied Jungle, and Aquarium.
Visitor tip
The Aquarium is the standout exhibit that visitors consistently highlight as exceptional and unlike other zoo aquariums. Prioritize this along with the Desert Dome, Lied Jungle, and butterfly exhibit for the most memorable experience.
Visitor tip
Parents with young children should bring layers and something to carry coats—the Desert Dome and Jungle habitats are warm indoor environments where kids will remove outerwear. The splash pad is a great cooling-off spot for active children during warm months.
About Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Animal exhibits plus a giant desert dome. Domed indoor habitats, including desert & rainforest ecosystems, plus open-air animal exhibits.
Quick Facts
- Ranking
- #1 Zoo in the Nation
- Size
- 160 acres
- Admission
- Adults $33.95, Children (3-11) $25.95
- Highlights
- Backstage experiences, tram rides, Giant Screen Theater, overnight safaris
What visitors say
It was an amazing experience!! I had so much fun with my family there, so much to see! I thought the aquarium was the best part, I’ve NEVER been to one like this one! There is also quite a big selection of food there when you get…
This zoo is absolutely enormous! Super well thought out and designed to be enjoyable during all times of the year, great way to get out and about with the kids on a cold day. Recommend bringing something to hold all the coats if you…
Really well planned zoo and aquarium. Brought our youngest children who are teenagers and they had a blast. We loved how they had some inventive ways of presenting nocturnal animals. Our favorite was the penguin exhibit. We visited in…
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Did You Know?
- Features a giant Desert Dome with indoor domed habitats including desert and rainforest ecosystems, representing a unique architectural approach to animal exhibits
- Spans 160 acres with diverse exhibits including a Louisiana bayou-themed nocturnal animal section, desert dome, jungle habitat, and aquarium with sharks and sea life
- Membership provides reciprocal privileges to 100+ zoos nationwide, offering significant value beyond single-visit admission
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