Vacation Ideas - Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo In Omaha, Nebraska, Usa
Posted by Goody on 03/12/08 in Travel and Leisure
The Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo is located at 3701 S. 10th Street with hours of 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. The zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The zoo has progressed from the small Riverview Park zoo established in 1894 into the world class tourist attraction and leader in environmental education it is today.
Admission Fees
Children (2 and under) Free; Children, ages 3 through 11) $7.00; adults (ages 12 and over $10.75; seniors (age 62 and over) $9.25
Upcoming Event in October 2007
The Haunted Tram at Wildlife Safari event is October 19 to 21 and October 26 to 28, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wear a costume and bring a candy bag for this event. There will be supper, s’mores, treats and you can make a craft. The activity is outside. Reservations are required. Cost is $18 per person. Space is limited. Call 402-738-2092 for reservations.
The Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo exhibits include:
• Cat complex
• Center for Conservation and Research
• Cheetah Valley
• Dairy World and Petting Zoo
• Desert Dome
• Durham Family Bear Canyon
• Garden of the Senses
• Giraffe Complex
• Hoofstock
• Hubbard Gorilla Valley
• Hubbard Orangutan Forest
• Kingdoms of the Night
• Lagoon Islands
• Lied Jungle and Durham’s TreeTops Restaurant
• Little Australia
• Owen Sea Lion Pavilion
• Pachyderm Hill
• Scott Kingdoms of the Seas Aquarium
• Simmons Aviary
• Sue’s Wildlife Carousel
• Wild Kingdom Pavilion
Birthday Parties at the Zoo
Requires at least 3 weeks advance notice to reserve. You can call the Education Department at 402-738-2092. Party policies include:
• Birthday child must be turning a minimum of 4 years old
• Parties can be scheduled up to 6 months in advance
• A non-refundable deposit is required one week after selection of party date
• Full payment is due no later than 3 weeks before the party date
• Maximum children and adults at the party is 25
Party Features include:
• Invitations
• 1 ½ hour room rental
• Dedicated party host
• Fun craft and animal tattoos
• Guided tour
• Bio-fact information
• Birthday cake, ice cream and orange drink
• T-shirt for the Birthday child
• Group photo
• Members of the private party receive full admission to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
Party packages include:
• Go Wild! Cost is $132 for 12 people and $11 for each additional child or adult
• Close Encounters! Cost is $252 for 12 people and $21 for each additional child or adult
Times you can book a party at the zoo are:
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday only; 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Monday through Sunday); 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday
Source: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo Online
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