Activity South Omaha, Midtown Omaha
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
An activity in South Omaha, Midtown Omaha, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Midday.
Why go
Large zoo with the indoor Lied Jungle, the Desert Dome and an aquarium, so most of it works in January.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Midtown Omaha, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 place for a drink and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 0.1 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Nature
- Neighborhood
- South Omaha
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Midday
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Midtown Omaha. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Indoor desert dome, rainforest and aquarium; easily a half day.
Sight · Omaha · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Lauritzen Gardens
100-acre botanical garden near the zoo with a Victorian-style conservatory.
Outdoors · Omaha · 0.9 mi straight-line - 3The Durham Museum
History museum inside Omaha's Art Deco Union Station, with a working soda fountain.
Sight · Omaha · 1.8 mi straight-line - 4Upstream Brewing Company
Brewpub in a 1904 firehouse in the Old Market, brewing its own beer since 1996.
Drinks · Downtown Omaha & the Old Market · 2.1 mi straight-line - 5Upstream Brewing Company
Old Market brewpub in a 1903 firehouse, brewing since 1996.
Drinks · Omaha · 2.1 mi straight-line - 6Old 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
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a stop on our Omaha New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Midtown Omaha
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is our only activity pick in Midtown Omaha; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Midtown Omaha guide.
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Joslyn Art Museum
Nebraska's main art museum, a 1931 pink-marble Art Deco building with the Snohetta-designed Hawks Pavilion added in 2024.
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Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
The restored 1916 Blackstone Hotel, where the Reuben sandwich is said to have been created, now with bars and a chophouse.
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Crescent Moon
Blackstone District ale house across from the old hotel, known for its Reuben and a long Belgian beer list.
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Dundee Dell
Dundee neighborhood pub since 1934, known for fish and chips and one of the region's biggest Scotch lists.
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Memorial Park
Hilltop park with a white WWII memorial colonnade, rose garden and long lawns that draw walkers year-round.
When to go: weather by month, based on Omaha
Our climate figures for Midtown Omaha come from nearby Omaha. Average daily highs in Omaha run from 31°F in January to 88°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium itself, we suggest: Midday.
Modelled monthly averages for Omaha from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Omaha weather by month (covers Midtown Omaha).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 41.22470, -95.92870
- Destination
- Midtown Omaha, Nebraska
- Website
- omahazoo.com
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium: quick answers
How much time do you need at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?
Plan on about 3 hours at Omaha's 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 Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?
Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Check Jan 1 hours; spend the coldest part of the day in the indoor buildings.
Which TripsCircle routes include Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium appears on Omaha New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Midtown Omaha.
Plan Midtown Omaha
- Midtown Omaha travel guide 6 places
- Omaha weather (covers Midtown Omaha) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Midtown Omaha
- Crescent Moon Food
- Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel Drinks
- Memorial Park Outdoors
- Joslyn Art Museum Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.