Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

I went to the zoo with my girlfriend during the Christmas festival and had a great time. We enjoyed walking around looking at the Christmas lights and hearing Christmas music. We also got to go through the aquarium and kingdom of the night while we were there. The animals are very active at night! Very cool and only $23 to get in. We had a great time. Highly recommend.

I used to come here all the time and it has been about 5 years since I was last here. Normally, this place is 5/5 for me. However, with all of the construction inside the zoo and about 50% of the animals present, it’s a 3/5. You’ll find many exhibits are closed and some of the animals missing from the smaller buildings. It doesn’t help that the two food trucks and most of the restaurants were either closed and only sold drinks/chips. I went on a Friday afternoon. Admission prices should be less if they have less to offer the public. Basically a ghost town once you get inside. I recommend not coming here this year.

Absolutely beautiful zoo. Plenty of walking area. Even though it was a rainy day they were misters that are probably amazing in the summer for those hot days. My boyfriend told me they also have splash pads they open in the summer. They were also accommodating for the cold, all the animals were still in viewing areas just brought inside which I’ve never seen at a zoo. Not to mention the aquarium and butterfly garden. Both out of this world some of the best exhibits I’ve ever seen

The best zoo in the world! If you’re visiting Nebraska it’s a must see! If you’re from Omaha and haven’t been here in awhile or in many moons like some of my family members, you should definitely go! Downside currently being the orangutang and gorilla exhibit is currently under construction.

Awwwwwwwsome! Now I know why this place is known as the best zoo in the entire country!! I stopped by a little later in the day, so I only got to see maybe only a fourth of the entire zoo and that was enough to make me want to come back for a special trip (we live in Idaho). This is NOT your average zoo! It’s more like a giant family playground with many cool animals in it. It is highly interactive and you’re free to climb into most of the water features!! See a stream? Don’t just look at it…get in it!!! See a water fountain? Don’t just take pictures in front of it…get in it!!! We were here for only an hour or so, but we all had a blast!! …. Even though it rained! This is truly the best zoo in the country and I have no doubt about it. So forget about Omaha’s over-glorified steaks! THIS ZOO IS WHAT PUT OMAHA ON MY MAP. Tons of fun for old n young! Omaha is only 17 hours from Idaho so get going!! … and tell Mr. Buffet I said hi.