Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a world-class zoo known for its association with endangered species worldwide in Omaha, NE. The Zoo offers more than 9,000 children annual educational facilities, including full-time high school, kindergarten, and after-school programs. The Zoo was established to inspire, educate, and engage people to serve as lifelong stewards for animals, their habitats, and their conservation. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a splash area of $14 million featuring more than 75 bronze animal sculptures native to the Alaskan coastline and is open to the public. Unleash your wonder across 160 acres of plants, unique habitats, and animals worldwide in Omaha, Nebraska. Visit the world's largest indoor desert and nocturnal displays, along with one of the largest indoor rainforests in North America.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Free Admission For Children 2 and Under
• Parking is Free.
3 Best Places To See in Omaha, NE
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OMAHA'S HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM REVIEWS
We didn't make the time to get through the whole zoo due to time, but this zoo is absolutely one of the nicest zoos I've ever been to. The building with the elephants inside, the building with the apes and the dome (especially the underground portion) was an excellent experience. If I ever go back to Omaha for a visit, I'll have to finish my trek through the zoo. I have been to a handful of zoos across the country, but have never been to one with an underground section mimicking a bat cave with stalagmites/etc., a swamp and more. It was so cool. I only wish I had more time to spend seeing the rest of the zoo. We happened to be there when the sea lions were getting fed too which was fun to see. Some of the zookeepers had them do tricks for us.
My family and I loved this zoo. Our favorite animals were the snow leopards, everything in the aquarium, the giraffes, gorilla, and tiger. The butterfly exhibit was beautiful. The jungle was amazing. I thought it definitely lived up to its reputation. We went through in about 4 hours stopping for a lunch we brought in ourselves. The longest wait we had was about 20 minutes to buy our tickets to get in. Once you are on the loop, there is really no way to cut through to the entrance again. This is true for the desert dome as well. You are committed to the loop. Maybe if the train is running, it's different, but we were there before the train season. Same for the aviary. I highly recommend this zoo!
I really like this zoo. It's environmental friendly and there is animals from all over the world. I would definitely recommend this as number 1 zoo. It's so big you can't visit it in one day. The aquarium is spectacular; you can walk under sharks! There is volunteering opportunities for those fourth grade and up.
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Lauritzen Gardens is a well-maintained Botanical Garden in Omaha, NE. The Botanical Garden is a 100-acre garden with a living museum with a unique set of four seasons of plants. Lauritzen Gardens is a 5,000-square-foot floral show space, cafe, gift shop, and horticulture library, part of the visitor and education center. Lauritzen Gardens presents an exciting and engaging atmosphere for children in a 100-acre outdoor classroom to explore science, nature, and art. The indoor exhibit can contain 20 life-sized installations located throughout the greenhouse. Lauritzen Gardens also features a parking and arrival garden with annual and perennial flowers. The garden covers various subjects and health practices, from floral design to painting and plant learning. Visitors can observe scientists at work through glass walls in five research and three research labs. You can enjoy activities that entertain and teach you, relax, and get back to nature.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Free Admission For Non-member Children Ages 2 and Under.
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$Price:
Non-Member Adults: $15+Tax
Non-Member Child (ages 3 through 12): $9+Tax
Member Adult (names must match name(s) printed on membership card): $15
Member Child/Grandchild (ages 0 to 17) Applies to Family Level and above only: $9
Plus One (LIMIT ONE. Must have PLUS ONE upgrade. Use only for a guest): $15
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LAURITZEN GARDENS REVIEWS
Beautiful place to go explore! The garden has lots to do and they sometimes have performers Who will be near the main building performing. The actual garden has many different areas and really nice walking trails. They have definitely a lot to explore. There is also a lot to do in the area and it is a couple blocks from the zoo which is also very exciting! Go check them out!
Such a cool place for our family to visit on vacation, and we felt extra lucky that they happened to have a Lego dinosaur exhibit going during our visit. Given it's winter the only gardens blooming were those indoors but still that was enough to make this place well worth our time. Next time we hope to visit in spring or summer so we can fully enjoy the outdoor gardens in bloom as well.
Beautiful day, so we went for a walk here. It's just early March, so nothing was blooming, but it's still so pretty and relaxing to walk out there and enjoy the scenery. Green house was very pretty lots of plants and flowers inside to see. Not crowded and easy parking.
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The Durham Museum is one of the most famous museums in Omaha, NE. The Museum holds an impressive collection of permanent exhibits, including restored train cars and shop fronts from the 1940s. The station was founded in 1931 and was heralded as an architectural masterpiece. The Museum explores the country's vibrant past, temporary exhibits highlighting interesting global topics, and numerous exciting educational activities. The Durham Museum affords significant educational and entertainment opportunities throughout the area beyond consumer standards while retaining the rich cultural heritage of their culture. The Durham Museum showcases over 80 large-format framed photographs, allowing visitors to explore every detail of these gripping images.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Free Admission For Children Ages 2 and Under.
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$Price:
Adults: $15
Seniors (62+): $12
Children (Ages 3-12): $8
Teen: $15
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Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Mon: Closed
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THE DURHAM MUSEUM REVIEWS
What a great museum!! We drove over 300 miles just to see the "White Christmas" exhibit, but enjoyed the entire experience. I didn't think that I would be interested in Omaha history, but they made it all fascinating. The old train station is just beautiful, and I could sit and look up at that ceiling all day. Great job!! I have been telling everyone that I know to spend an afternoon there, and I will definitely be back.
A great place to visit if you're wanting to learn about Omaha's history. Since I was a little girl, the Durham Museum has been my favorite museum in Omaha, and now as an adult, it remains my favorite. I highly recommend planning a visit with your friends and family, or even as a solo trip. This museum is top tier.
This historical museum was a very pleasant surprise! The beautifully preserved station is impressive, but the museum itself is also quite spacious. There are numerous train cars to explore and a variety of exhibits for all ages. It is an educational and family-friendly way to spend several hours in Omaha.
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