Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Park

Address: 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107, United States

Website: https://www.omahazoo.com

Hours: Daily (seasonal hours) - typically 9:00am-5:00pm; check website for current hours

Admission: Adults $24-$30 (varies by season); check website for current rates

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a major zoological park in Omaha, Nebraska, known for extensive indoor biomes and a wide range of animal exhibits; the institution dates back to the late 19th century.

Signature attractions include a large indoor desert biome, an expansive indoor rainforest, and substantial aquarium and nocturnal exhibits, alongside outdoor habitats and breeding programs. The site covers well over 100 acres and combines climate-controlled indoor environments with extensive outdoor enclosures.

The zoo began as Omaha’s municipal zoo in the 1890s and has since expanded through the 20th and 21st centuries into a complex of specialized exhibits and conservation initiatives.

The zoo is located within the city of Omaha, accessible from central Omaha by a short drive or public transit, and is one of the region’s primary family attractions.

• Size and founding: The zoo was founded in the 19th century and today covers more than 130 acres with a mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits, making it one of the larger zoological parks in the United States.
• Visiting tips: Peak visiting times are weekends and summer months; early mornings on weekdays are generally less crowded for the indoor conservatories and popular exhibits.

What to See#

• Desert Dome: Desert Dome houses a large climate-controlled indoor desert environment and is one of the zoo’s headline attractions for its arid-ecosystem displays.
• Lied Jungle: Lied Jungle is an indoor rainforest complex featuring multi-level walkways, tropical plantings and free-roaming primates and birds.
• Aquatic exhibits: The aquarium and aquatic exhibits include large tank habitats for sharks, rays and other marine species and are grouped under the zoo’s aquatic and aquarium complex.

From downtown Omaha, drive south across the river on I‑480 and follow signs to S 10th Street. The zoo is adjacent to Fontenelle Forest and well signed from major arterial roads; limited public transit serves the area.

• Arrive at opening to see big-cat and aviary exhibits with smaller crowds and active animals
• Don't skip the Lied Jungle and Desert Dome-these are signature, immersive exhibits unique to this zoo
• Buy tickets online in advance during summer and holiday weekends to avoid long lines