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Henry Doorly Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 67 attractions in Omaha
Traveler Description: This world-class zoo is famous for its involvement with breeding endangered species from around the world.
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Attraction type: Zoo, Aquarium, Theater
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: 3701 S 10th St Omaha, NE 68107
Tel: 402-733-8401
Fax: 402-733-7868

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5 of 5 stars
Jeff7520 1 contribution
Orange County, CA
Jun 24, 2009

This is an incredible zoo with innovative exhibits you will find nowhere else. The Desert Dome, Kingdoms of the Night, Lied Jungle, the aquarium, expansive ape and cat houses, etc... the list goes on and on. To see the entire zoo in one day would require a monumental effort. There is also a second park for a North American Wildlife... more

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5 of 5 stars
smot 6 contributions
kansas city, mo
May 25, 2009

We spent the day at the Henry Doorly Zoo and can't wait to go back! Our favorite exhibit was the "Kingdom of the Night," but we loved the Aquarium and the Jungle and had a delightful day just walking in the sunshine and seeing all the animals. So impressed that the prices for the Skyfari, Carousel, Train, and Tram were... more

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5 of 5 stars
LionelTwain 11 contributions
Chicago
May 19, 2009

Really one of the nicest zoos I have seen. The family loved almost every aspect of it. The old train was a real plus as well, GREAT JOB EVERYONE! more

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5 of 5 stars
fsurox06 2 contributions
Tallahassee, Florida
May 5, 2009

I lived in Omaha for 18 years and would go to the zoo about 10 times a year. It is a very peaceful place to just spend the day with kids or by yourself. It has some of the coolest exhibits such as the Lied Jungle, the Desert Dome, and the Aquarium are among my favorites. I haven't been there... more

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5 of 5 stars
StopDropAnd 2 contributions
Omaha, NE
Jan 22, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I've been to zoos in DC, Chicago and Denver, and Henry Doorly has them all beat. Among its features are the world's largest indoor desert, world's largest indoor rainforest and a super-creepy exhibit on creatures of the night, complete with a "rickety" pier surrounded by alligators. With all those great things, my favorite part is still Bear Canyon. Their polar... more

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5 of 5 stars
mygeogiscrap 9 contributions
Topeka, Kansas
Jan 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I live 3 hours from Omaha and when we want a nice day trip the Omaha Zoo is the place to go! We have been several times and we never get bored with it. They have a great Gorillia exhibit. The aquarium is simply amazing, tons of penguins! They have these round bubble like windows you can sit in to... more

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5 of 5 stars
TxJaysFan 7 contributions
Omaha, Nebraska
Nov 21, 2008

This is definitely the top attraction in Omaha or even in the state. The Desert Dome, Aquarium and Jungle are all amazing features. I haven't been to the new Butterfly exhibit but I have definitely heard nice things and can't wait to check it out. If you are in Omaha, you'd be missing out if you skip out on the... more

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3 of 5 stars
PunchieGirl 10 contributions
Lincoln, Nebraska
Sep 18, 2008
0/3 found this review helpful

This is a nice zoo, but it's definitely not on my list of top zoos I've been too. They do have some very interesting exhibits, and the aquarium was awesome (esp the penguins and the tunnel under the water), but overall, it's just average. For me the problems stem from poor crowd control, inefficiency, and some shoddy exhibits. First the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Musik_1 1 contribution
Fort Collins, Colorado
Aug 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

There is nothing like this zoo anywhere. I've been to some very impressive zoos: San Diego, LA, Denver, even Berlin, Germany to name a few. The zoo in Omaha is second to none. Amazing exhibits like I"ve never seen, such as huge indoor rain forests, enclosed desert-scapes, eerie nocturnal exhibits, outstanding cat exhibits, a wonderful aquarium with a clear walk-through... more

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3 of 5 stars
kbmarquette 1 contribution
Dubuque, Iowa
Aug 8, 2008
0/5 found this review helpful

I have been to the Omaha Zoo and it's nice. But there is no comparison between that zoo and the Milwaukee County Zoo. If Omaha's zoo is No. 4, I can't believe Milwaukee's zoo didn't make the top 10. more

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Henry Doorly Zoo Address

3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107
Tel: 402-733-8401 Fax: 402-733-7868