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Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

A sight in South Omaha, pricey ($$$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in South Omaha
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Why go

Indoor desert dome, rainforest and aquarium; easily a half day.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Omaha, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 0.1 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Sight · Adventure
Neighborhood
South Omaha
Price
$$$
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Omaha. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

    Large zoo with the indoor Lied Jungle, the Desert Dome and an aquarium, so most of it works in January.

    Activity · Midtown Omaha · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Lauritzen Gardens

    100-acre botanical garden near the zoo with a Victorian-style conservatory.

    Outdoors · 0.8 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Durham Museum

    History museum inside Omaha's Art Deco Union Station, with a working soda fountain.

    Sight · 1.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Upstream Brewing Company

    Brewpub in a 1904 firehouse in the Old Market, brewing its own beer since 1996.

    Drinks · Downtown Omaha & the Old Market · 2.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Upstream Brewing Company

    Old Market brewpub in a 1903 firehouse, brewing since 1996.

    Drinks · 2.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Old Market

    Warehouse district of brick streets and 1880s buildings with galleries, shops, bars and restaurants.

    Shopping · Downtown Omaha & the Old Market · 2.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a stop on our Kansas City to Omaha route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Omaha run from 31°F in January to 88°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Omaha from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Omaha weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107, USA
Coordinates
41.22586, -95.92711
Destination
Omaha, Nebraska
Website
omahazoo.com

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium: quick answers

How much time do you need at Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

Plan on about 4 hours at Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Arrive at opening to see the dome before crowds.

Where is Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is at 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107, USA, in South Omaha. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium appears on Kansas City to Omaha, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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