Henry Doorly Zoo

Pros: Beautiful Zoo
Cons: day was too hot when we went

My favorite city to gamble in is Council Bluffs, Iowa. Council Bluffs is just across the bridge from Omaha, Nebraska. On our last gambling trip we decided to stop at the Henry Doorly Zoo on the way home. The zoo is located in Omaha, Nebraska....

Pros: Great aquarium and rain forest
Cons: steep hills, a lot of walking

I've mentioned in previous epinions that my six year old twins are enrolled in a fantastic school here in central Iowa. They have recently been studying aquarium life so when it came time for a field trip the school chose the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha,...

Pros: They keep making improvements to an already great zoo.
Cons: Big hills and hot days don't mix well.

As a busy stay at home Mom of two preschoolers I am on the look for fun that is cheap. The education value is a major plus, but price always plays a factor. We buy a zoo pass to the Henry Doorly Zoo for $55, if you buy a membership after March 31 it is ...

Pros: Zoo and Aquarium both. Open year round.
Cons: HILLS to walk, cost of food & drink.

I stumbled onto the Henry Doorly Zoo about two years ago when I moved into Bellevue (basically a suburb of Omaha),
Nebraska.

I get acquainted with new areas by wandering aimlessly and
getting lost then finding my way back to where...

Pros: The Lied Jungle and Aquarium.
Cons: The over priced gift shops at the end of each major exhibit.

For some ungodly reason, I volunteered to help out on the Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa's trip to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. I've visited the zoo several times myself and really enjoyed it and my daughter is a member of the Boys and...

Pros: Great exhibits! Good Variety of Animals!
Cons: Price of food!

I've been going to the the Henry Doorly Zoo ever since I can remember. Henry Doorly Zoo is located in the south side of Omaha, right across the street from Rosenblatt Stadium(Where the College World Series is held). Near the Zoo, several blocks west ...

Pros: Lots of attractions, relatively cheap admission, not too busy sans CWS time.
Cons: Pricey everywhere else, lots of hills, Omaha weather is spotty at best

I moved away from Omaha about five years ago to move to Dallas to obtain my undergrad. I now live in L.A. pursuing my MFA. I was ready to leave Omaha, but three things I miss from home are family, friends and the zoo. The Henry Doorly Zoo is a great ...

Pros: Much to see and do!
Cons: Size of the park is a bit much for older visitors.

Henry Doorly Zoo is one of those places that you return to over and over again. So much to see and do, areas and buildings to explore!

The rain forest is a great attraction and my favorite time to visit is in the winter. The very first...

Pros: Cool, unique attractions: Jungle, Aquarium, Pavilion, Desert (soon!)
Cons: Hills, lots of walking. Get in shape, bucko.

Since moving to the Omaha area in 1989, we've seen the Henry Doorly Zoo grow by leaps and bounds. Fees are as follows:
Zoo admission
• Adults (ages 12 and above) $8.00
• Children (ages 5 to 11) $4.25
• Seniors (ages 62 and over)...

Pros: excellent aquarium and jungle, easy to find
Cons: lots of hills for walking

My family and I just got back from our first trip to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Wow, what a zoo! Plan on spending at least a whole day there. Our favorite exhibit was a toss-up between the Lied Jungle and the Aquarium. We did not have time for...

Pros: Many top-notch exhibits, accessible to disabled, clean throughout.
Cons: Admission fees are in the $7 range per adult. Some popular exhibits, such as the aquarium, can be crowded depending on the day or time of year.

Make a day of it when you visit Henry Doorly Zoo. It is top-notch, first-class and expanding as fast as zoo director Lee Simmons can make it happen.

Simmons has made things happen and a new Desert Under a Dome will be the next attraction. But...

Pros: Tons to see
Cons: Lots of Walking

We have been to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska 6 or 7 times and have never been let down. They are always adding something new for us to see! Our most recent visit was just one week ago today. Not the best time of year to go I might add. It was...

Pros: Great rain forest, and aquarium with many hands on exhibits.
Cons: Food prices are high.

If you are fascinated by animals of the rain forest, and those that swim in the sea you must visit the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha.

We moved to the area about a year ago, and had heard good things about the zoo from neighbors and classmates of...

Pros: a great variety
Cons: a long walk for those without stamina

Henry Doorly Zoo has been a favorite day trip destination for all in my family. We try to get up to Omaha every year or two. We have visited in February and May on our last two visits, and both of those visits were on Saturdays. They have a great variety...

Pros: Interesting Interactive Exhibits, Indoor Rainforest/ Jungle, Desert Dome, Creatures of the Night, New Gorilla Valley
Cons: Cramped Large Cat Exhibit

So you are going to Omaha and you are wondering about the zoo? Wonder no more. From one zoo enthusiast to another let me tell you about one of the best zoos in the nation – the Henry Doorly Zoo. The Henry Doorly Zoo, located in Eastern Omaha just ...