3 Best Places To See in Omaha, NE

“Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium aims to inspire, educate, and engage people to serve as lifelong stewards for animals, their habitats, and their conservation. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is also a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo offers over 9,000 children annually participating in educational programs, including full-time high school, kindergarten, and after-school programs. The zoo has a splash area with a budget of $14 million featuring more than 75 bronze animal sculptures native to the Alaskan coastline, open to the public. Visit the world's largest indoor desert and nocturnal displays, along with one of the largest indoor rainforests in North America. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium offers free admission for children ages 2 and under and free parking for guests.”

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“Lauritzen Gardens showcases the splendor of the changing seasons through a diverse array of plants. The garden is a 100-acre living museum with a unique set of four-season plants. The garden includes a 5,000-square-foot floral show space, café, gift shop, and horticulture library, which are 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 garden covers various subjects, ranging from floral design to painting, health practices, and learning about plants. The indoor exhibit features 20 life-sized installations located throughout the greenhouse. The garden also features a parking area and arrival garden with annual and perennial flowers. You can enjoy activities that entertain and teach you, relax, and get back to nature. Free admission for non-member children ages 2 and under.”

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“Omaha Children's Museum is the primary participatory museum for children and families. The museum was founded in 1976 by Karen Levin, Betty Hiller, Jane Ford Hawthorne, and a group of local educators. The museum began as a traveling group of exhibits and activities, but now it spans a 60,000-square-feet space in Downtown Omaha. Omaha Children's Museum provides various hands-on exhibits, workshops, programs, and special events that set children in touch with their ever-changing world. The museum employs imagination through permanent exhibits and traveling exhibits. Omaha Children's Museum aims to engage the imagination and create excitement about learning. The museum ensures that all children of its community see themselves through interactions with the museum. The museum offers programs, summer camps, special events, and birthday parties. Here, event rental space is also available. Admission is free for members and children under 24 months old.”

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