The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been nominated for Best Zoo in the USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Desert Dome was nominated for Best Exhibit, while the Wildlife Safari Park is up ...

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards in four different categories.

Humans and gorillas share around 98% of their genetic makeup. So it’s not surprising they exhibit human-like behaviors, ...

A snow leopard sleeps in the rocks at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. African elephants Mopani, left, and Hondo play at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and ...

Omaha's zoo is a contender for national recognition once again. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been nominated for Best ...

Last January, a winter storm dumped 9 tons of snow on the zoo, causing $2 million of damage to animal enclosures.

Flurries with a high of 12 °F (-11.1 °C) and a 58% chance of precipitation. Winds NNW at 12 to 14 mph (19.3 to 22.5 kph). Night - Clear with a 49% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 6 to ...

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