In the News
Category: Henry Doorly Zoo
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
Zoo Announces Bornean Orangutan Pregnancy
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is thrilled to announce that Ruby, a 26-year-old female Bornean orangutan, is expecting. The infant, sired by 23-year-old male Denda, is anticipated to arrive in February 2026.
Ruby has been a valued member of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium since 2007 and this is her first pregnancy. Denda joined the Zoo in 2024 with the opening of the reimagined Hubbard Orangutan Forest, an immersive habitat that brings guests closer to orangutans and ...
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Thursday, Oct 2, 2025
Zoo Partners with The Nature Conservancy
Nourishing Wildlife, Protecting Habitat
A partnership between The Nature Conservancy and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium benefits both Zoo animals and local grasslands
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are partnering to provide high quality nutrition in the form of fresh browse for Zoo animals while protecting one of the rarest ecosystems in the world, the tallgrass prairie.
At TNC’s Folsom Point Preserve, a 299-acre remnant pra...
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Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025
Zoo Celebrates One Million Visitors in 2025
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is approaching a moment of significant meaning this summer as it welcomes its one millionth visitor of the 2025 calendar year. This milestone is expected to happen between July 24–28 and serves as a powerful reflection of the joy shared by Zoo guests and the unwavering support of members, employees and the Omaha community.
To mark the occasion, the Zoo will host a series of surprise-and-delight moments for guests throughout the week. These une...
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Monday, Jun 16, 2025
Omaha Zoo Foundation Names Kiley Thiele as President and CEO
The Omaha Zoo Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Kiley Thiele as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Thiele brings over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the position and assumes the role as a successor to Tina Cherica following her departure to join Heritage Omaha as its new President.
Kiley has served as the Omaha Zoo Foundation’s Senior Vice President of Development and Chief Development Officer for the past nine years, playing a ke...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Zoo Hosts Rhino Experts
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is proud to host the International Rhino Keeper’s Association (IRKA) workshop event from May 18-21, welcoming nearly 150 rhino experts, animal care professionals and conservation leaders from across the globe. This respected industry event reinforces the Zoo’s standing as a global leader in animal care, wellbeing and conservation.
“Hosting the IRKA annual event is an incredible opportunity to collaborate with fellow professionals who...
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Monday, Apr 21, 2025
Zoo Academy Hosts Party for the Planet
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating Earth Day with an educational event hosted by the Zoo Academy high school students. Party for the Planet will feature a sustainability market, educational booths, a scavenger hunt and more, all with the goal of educating guests about conservation.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s Zoo Academy is a two-year program for high school juniors and seniors in the Omaha and Council Bluffs metro. Zoo Academy provides st...
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Monday, Mar 17, 2025
Zoo Announces Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Introducing our Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Jennifer Kros-Dorfmeyer.
After an extensive search, Jennifer joins the Zoo team with a diverse marketing and business background, spanning retail, eCommerce, manufacturing, business-to-business and business-to-consumer industries, right here in Omaha. Jennifer’s reputation for transforming brands, elevating customer experiences and fostering meaningful connections makes her an excellent fit to spearhead the mission-critical...
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Monday, Feb 10, 2025
Zoo Announces Nomination for Best Zoo in the Nation. Again.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has once again been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, this year in four categories– Best Zoo, Best Zoo Exhibit for the Desert Dome, Best Safari Park for Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park and, new this year, Best Zoo Membership. The 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards encourage fans to “voice their choice” and recognize the best of the best across various industries and categories.
Following its big wins in ...
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Monday, Dec 23, 2024
Zoo Announces Gift to the Community, Noon Year's Eve and a New Zoolightful Experience
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is closing out the year with three exciting ways for families to celebrate the holiday season: free admission for children, a new experience at Zoolightful and Noon Year’s Eve.
Free Admission for Children It’s the Zoo’s gift to the community! Children under 12 can enjoy free daytime admission to the Zoo from December 26 through December 31. Up to six children, under 12, can be admitted to the Zoo for free with a paid adult. This offer do...
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Friday, Dec 6, 2024
Zoo Welcomes Male Reticulated Giraffe
Geoff, a young male reticulated giraffe, arrived at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on Friday, December 6. Geoff’s relocation to Omaha represents an exciting step forward in the Zoo’s commitment to giraffe conservation.
Geoff, who came from an AZA-accredited facility in the Southeast, arrived in the mid-morning hours and has already begun acclimating to his new surroundings. His move to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium was recommended by the Associatio...
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