Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Time 2021-06-08 11:14:03

Web Name: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

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Unleash your sense of wonder across 160 acres of plants, animals and unique habitats from around the world right here in Omaha, Nebraska. Reduce your wait at the gate and purchase your tickets ahead of time online. Face masks are encouraged.Purchase Tickets See the Asian Highlands Asian Highlands transports Zoo guests on an immersive journey through Asia, ranging from the grassland foothills of Northern India, through the Himalayan Mountains. Asian Highlands is set on a previously undeveloped eight acres inside Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium along the main path north of Simmons Aviary.The guest pathway totals 1,850 feet with 750 feet dedicated to animal viewing areas.Explore new habitats for snow leopard, Amur tiger and Indian rhino. Discover new species, such as Reeve's muntjac, sloth bear, Sichuan takin and Chinese goral. Also see red panda, white-naped crane, Père David's deer and tufted deer.Learn More The World's Largest Indoor Desert Immerse yourself in a desert environment at the Desert Dome, the world's largest indoor desert located under the world's largest glazed geodesic dome.See plant and animal life from three of the world's deserts: the Namib Desert of southern Africa, the Red Center of Australia and the Sonoran Desert of the southwest United States.Learn More The Largest Aquarium in a Zoo Navigate the ocean floor as sharks and other marine life circle overhead in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium, the largest aquarium within a Zoo.Discover polar regions, temperate oceans, coral reefs and the Amazon, as well the wildlife that inhabit these areas, from Antarctic penguins, puffins, sea turtles, jellyfish, stingrays, Giant Pacific octopus, moray eels and colorful fish.Learn More North America's Largest Indoor Rainforest Explore the natural rainforest environment as you walk through the Lied Jungle, North America's largest indoor rainforest.Cross a unique swing bridge, through wet caves and beyond swooping tree limbs to the sounds of crashing waterfalls, see gibbons and other primates swinging in the canopy and experience exotic plant life.Only upper level is open at this time from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Learn More Explore the African Grasslands Travel through the 28-acre African Grasslands exhibit with the likes of elephant, white rhino, cheetah, sable antelope, bongo, ostrich and impala rising into view upon your every move. See eye-to-eye with reticulated giraffe from the all-new Giraffe Encounter. Feed and brush the African pygmy goats at the kraal. View the African lions from the peak of the exhibit, while they gaze into the distance over the entire exhibit. Also learn about the life of a wildlife manager at Wildlife Management HQ, where you can see the tools of the trade, communicate over radio and sit in a real grounded Bell 47 helicopter or Land Rover.Learn More Our Education Programming is Virtual Social distance from home while interacting with our staff online from different parts of the Zoo, where you will meet new animals, learn a variety of topics and meet some of our zookeepers—just like you were here. Engage with our staff in 45 - 60 minute experiences, such as virtual camps, backstage experiences, field trips and more.Register Today Face masks are encouraged during your visit.Hubbard Gorilla Valley will be closed for renovations until July, as well as Hubbard Orangutan Forest and the Elevator Building.Walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics are being held at the main entrance of the Zoo on June 9 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and June 16 from 1 - 4 p.m. in partnership with Children's Hospital and Medical Center and the Douglas County Health Department for ages 12 and older. No advance registration required.Don t miss out on the amazing perks of being an Omaha s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium member. Once you join our family, receive free Zoo and Lozier Giant Screen Theater admission, access to our annual Member s Day event, discounts on Zoo events, educational programming, concessions, gifts and rides purchases, reciprocal privileges to more than 100 zoos nationwide and more!Learn More Get directions to Omaha s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium typing in your address in the box below.Explore and experience other ways to do the Zoo!Hop on the tram, come hand to fin with stingrays, or see a show at the Lozier Giant Screen Theater.Learn More Backstage ExperiencesSee the Zoo from a new point of view from the comfort of your couch! Join us backstage and see what it takes to run one of the best zoos in the world. Reservations are required.Go Behind the Scenes Our Dedication to Conservation Consistently ranked as one of the world's top five zoos, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is an independent not-for-profit organization accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.As a leader in conservation, the Zoo focuses on areas to benefit animal husbandry and species conservation. Focus areas include conservation genetics, conservation medicine, rare plant conservation, reproductive sciences and comparative nutrition. The Zoo is recognized nationally for its conservation, animal care and exhibit design.Learn More Creating a Back-Up Plan for Africa's Smallest Cat Species Dr. Jason Herrick, our director of reproductive sciences, spent time in South Africa with the Black-Footed Cat Working Group, a small international team of scientists dedicated to studying and conserving the black-footed cat, a little-known and feisty cat species. Herrick serves as the reproduction advisor for the Felid Taxon Advisory Group and the black-footed cat, sand cat, snow leopard and tiger Species Survival Plans.He and other biologists have been working together in the field through radio-collar studies and collecting sperm samples in the hopes of increasing the population of this vulnerable species.Learn More Saving a Critically Endangered Species Close to Home The Zoo's Salt Creek Tiger Beetle conservation program started off producing around 30 beetles per year. Today, that number has increased to more than 700. Since its inception, about 5,000 beetle larvae have been produced from the Berniece Grewcock Butterfly and Insect Pavilion, which has helped the adult population more than double since 2014 and remain stable at 370 individuals in the last two years. 2018 was another successful year for the program with 750 larvae produced from beetles that eclosed (emerged as an adult from a pupa) in the Zoo’s lab. These beetles will play a vital part in future releases and pairings. About 100 adult beetles were released into the saline wetlands with their wild counterparts in summer 2018.Learn More New Tiger Breeding Center, Genome Resource Bank Aim to Save Wild Tiger Populations Wild tiger populations have been declining to dangerously low numbers due to extinction threats like human conflict and poaching for the illegal wildlife trade. To save this cherished animal, numerous efforts approach the problem from every angle, from protecting tigers in their natural habitat, to ensuring there is enough stored genetic material to protect the species. Contributing to the second part of the equation, the Zoo, in partnership with the Association of Zoo and Aquariums’ Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP), has created a new Tiger Breeding Center in Omaha and has been selected to participate in the Tiger Genome Project.Learn MoreMake learning an adventure worth while. We have many trailheads to get you started, and there s something for everyone. Now choose a program and get out there and explore! For kids of all ages, the Zoo offers unique, hands-on opportunities to play, explore and learn about the natural world and the animal kingdom.Learn More Make your vacation a stay-cation with an overnight experience at the Zoo and us as your travel guide! Just tell us where we are going and who is coming with.Learn More The Zoo is hitting the road! Let us bring fun, interactive and education programs to your group, large or small.Learn More Enhance your curriculum and inspire your students! The Zoo has the resources with programs designed to meet state and national standards.Learn More COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Omaha’s Zoo Monday, Jun 7, 2021 Children s Partners with Douglas County Health, Omaha s Zoo to Protect Eligible Individuals 12 Up. On June 9 and 16, Children s Hospital Medical Center, Douglas Cou...

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