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Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo
3701 S 10th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
Phone:(402) 733-8400
Web Site: http://www.omahazoo.com
Description: Nationally recognized for its leadership in wildlife conservation, research, and education, the Henry Doorly Zoo is proud to be one
of America's best zoos. First established in 1894 as the Riverview Park Zoo, the zoo was renamed in 1963 after a generous donation by Margaret Hitchcock
Doorly, who asked that the zoo be named for her late husband Henry Doorly.
The zoo features some of the largest exhibits of their kind in the world.
One of the most popular and visible is the Desert Dome, which stand an impressive 13 stories tall and 230 feet in diameter. The Desert Dome is home to
hundreds of desert species such as roadrunners, meerkats, pumas, and snakes. Directly beneath the Desert Dome is the Kingdoms of the Night exhibit, the
largest nocturnal wildlife exhibit in the world.
Another one-of-a-kind exhibit found at the Henry Doorly Zoo is the Lied Jungle, the largest indoor
rain forest exhibit in the world. Measuring at 80 feet tall the Lied Jungle's 123,000 square feet is called an "immersion exhibit" allowing visitors to
see, touch, hear and smell what a real rainforest environment would be like.
The Scott Aqaurium is another must-see attraction at the Henry Doorly Zoo.
The Scott Aquarium features a 70-foot long shark tunnel decorated with coral and rock formations. Children and adults will also enjoy watching penquins and
puffins play in a man-made winter wonderland.
These are just a few of the more popular attractions at the Henry Doorly Zoo. There is so much to see
at the Henry Doorly Zoo you will want to take a couple of days to see it all if possible. We hope you enjoy your visit!
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