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Henry Doorly Zoo

3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107
402-733-8401
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Ranked #1 of 76 attractions in Omaha
Type: Zoos, Aquariums, Theaters
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Description: This world-class zoo is famous for its involvement with breeding endangered species from around the world.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Tucson, Arizona
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We wish we would have arrived earlier and was able to stay later. So much to see, make sure you have on comfortable walking shoes.

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Winnipeg
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We decided to head out to Omaha for the long weekend and the zoo was one of our top things we wanted to do. We actually just came back from San Diego a few weeks ago and spent a day at the famous zoo out there. I can honestly say that the Henry Doorly Zoo is just as good, and... More

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Effort, Pennsylvania
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Open, airy, and well maintained. My favorite part was the penguins. Bathrooms are plentiful and clean.

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madaboutred
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35 reviews 35 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

If you go plan on spending the day and plan on crowds. We really enjoyed all of the exhibits, especially the Lied Jungle, big cats and the aquarium. Some of the areas get rather tight due to all of the strollers, but it is worth it. Only complaint is that they need to add water stations to refill water containers... More

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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59 reviews 59 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

this is a great zoo. it is large and has great diversity of animals. The aquarium is a highlight, with unique displays of everything from jellyfish to sharks.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We got there right at 9 and didn't leave until 5:30. So much to see, its easy to spend the whole day there. The zoo itself is beautiful and has many different areas to visit. Overall great experience and worth the trip!

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Bella Vista, Arkansas
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33 reviews 33 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We arrived right before the zoo opened and there was already a line, so you know it's a very popular place. However, the size of the zoo makes it able to accommodate LOTS of people without feeling crowded. The newer exhibits are closest to the front of the zoo and our favorites were: Lied Jungle, Butterfly Pavilion and Aquarium. The... More

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Brashear, Missouri, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We loved the skyfari. So many things to see the only thing I didn't like was the ton of schools there on a field trip could barley walk through some exhibits. I would recommend going in the afternoon it wasn't very busy around two.

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Omaha, NE
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Amazing exhibits, friendly staff, and easy to get around. Unless you are mauled by a bear, it would be impossible not to enjoy a day at the Omaha Zoo!

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Melville, Canada
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36 reviews 36 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

We were told by relatives if we're ever in Omaha to be sure to go the zoo so when we had a chance to stay a few days on a trip back from Branson we did. My wife and I and our daughter who is handicapped and in a wheelchair as well as my son, his wife and two children... More

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