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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha, NE

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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

3701 S 10th St · Omaha, NE

Why you should go…

This Omaha zoo is known for its large indoor habitats. The Desert Dome holds plants and animals from three deserts, and beneath it Kingdoms of the Night leads you through a wet cave, a canyon and a swamp of nocturnal animals. The Lied Jungle, an indoor rainforest, fills a building 80 feet tall. In the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium you walk through a 70-foot shark tunnel, and outdoors you can visit Hubbard Gorilla Valley and the Scott African Grasslands.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, ordered by straight-line distance.

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    2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

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    Visitor information for Council Bluffs, Iowa, a Missouri River city across from Omaha at the gateway to the Loess Hills.

    4.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing