Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Zoological park in Omaha, United States.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium occupies a site in Omaha, Nebraska, next to the former Rosenblatt Stadium grounds. Its exhibits include the Lied Jungle indoor rainforest, the Desert Dome under a glazed geodesic dome, Kingdoms of the Night, and the Scott Kingdoms of the Seas Aquarium. A tram, a train, a carousel and the Skyfari aerial tram move visitors around the property.
The first animals were shown here in 1894 as the Riverview Park Zoo, and by 1898 the collection held over 120 animals. The Omaha Zoological Society was founded in 1952 to run the zoo's long-term work. In 1963 Margaret Hitchcock Doorly gave $750,000 on condition that the zoo be renamed for her late husband Henry Doorly, chairman of the World Publishing Company.
The zoo serves as a place where people can see animals from around the world and learn about different habitats firsthand. It encourages visitors to care about wildlife and the natural environments these creatures need to survive.
The zoo is open daily, with hours that change depending on the season and which areas you want to visit. Plan to wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection, as much of the experience involves walking through different spaces.
The Desert Dome is the largest glazed geodesic dome in the world, and beneath it sits one of the world's largest indoor deserts. Its lower level holds Kingdoms of the Night, described as the world's largest nocturnal exhibit and indoor swamp, so visitors pass from desert light into a darkened swamp in a single building.
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