From our friends at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium:
“Today, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium welcomed its one-millionth visitor of 2023!”
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From our friends at the zoo:
For Immediate Release
Contact: Diane Kohout (402) 738-2015
Zoo Public Relations (402) 980-9285
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Offers Free Admission to Military Families on Veterans Day
Omaha, Neb. (Nov. 9, 2020) – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is pleased to offer free gate admission to all active military members, veterans, and their immediate families on Veterans Day, Wednesday Nov. 11.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium will be open on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Zoo grounds and buildings close at 5 p.m. This is the eleventh year that Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has honored veterans with free admission.
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Consistently ranked as one of the world’s top zoos, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is an independent not-for-profit organization accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Zoo is recognized nationally for its conservation, animal care and exhibit design. As a leader in conservation, the Zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research focuses on areas to benefit animal husbandry and species conservation including conservation genetics, conservation medicine, reproductive sciences, and comparative nutrition. More information is available at http://www.omahazoo.com.
Need a great escape from the cold? Visit the penguin chicks! It’s warmer in the aquarium than outside and of course-more fun!
It’s a great time to go because today Gentoo penguin chicks were introduced to the colony at the Scott Aquarium.
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