Reduce your wait at the gate and purchase your tickets ahead of time. Tickets can be purchased up to eight days in advance. The Zoo is open year-round except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Face masks are encouraged.
During inclement weather, please call (402) 733-8401. The Zoo is a tobacco-free facility and parking is free to guests. If you would like to receive our monthly e-newsletter with news, events and education updates, please click here.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is open year-round except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. During inclement weather, please call (402) 733-8401.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Buildings will stay open until 5 p.m.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is open year-round except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. During inclement weather, please call (402) 733-8401.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium welcomes the holiday season with an all-new wildly bright tradition: Zoolightful presented by Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola. Visitors will experience the Zoo like they’ve never seen before, as it transforms into a world of immersive lands with unique and enchanting experiences, dazzling light displays and unforgettable holiday fun.
Drop your things off and make the evening extra cozy by renting a private igloo.
Summer Zoo Admission: May 1 – September 30:
Adults (ages 12 and over): $31.95
Children (ages 3-11): $24.95
Seniors (65 and over): $30.95
Children (2 and under): FREE
Military Adult (12 and over): $28.75
Military Child (ages 3-11): $22.50
Two-day passes are available May 30 - September 5. The following prices are only valid for a second consecutive day visit and are in addition to first-day ticket summer pricing listed above. These can be purchased on site.
Spring and Fall Zoo Admission: March 1 - April 30, October 1 - November 30:
Adults (ages 12 and over): $26.95
Children (ages 3-11): $19.95
Seniors (65 and over): $25.95
Children (2 and under): FREE
Military Adult (12 and over): $24.25
Military Child (ages 3-11): $17.95
Winter Zoo Admission: December 1 - February 29:
Adults (ages 12 and over): $19.95
Children (ages 3-11): $13.95
Seniors (65 and over): $18.95
Children (2 and under): FREE
Military Adult (12 and over): $17.95
Military Child (ages 3-11): $12.50
Reciprocal admission visitors must bring proof of membership and ID upon arrival. Tickets are available in person at Guest Services or at Kiosk with assistance. Online tickets are not available. Click here to view the AZA Reciprocal Zoo Admission Program list.
We will follow our Household membership rules allowing 2 adults from the same household and up to 6 of their dependents.
Summer Reciprocal Zoo Admission: May 1 – September 30:
Adults (ages 12 and over): $15.95
Children (ages 3-11): $12.45
Seniors (65 and over): $15.45
Children (2 and under): FREE
Click here to view a list of zoos and aquariums currently participating in the reciprocal program.
Spring and Fall Reciprocal Zoo Admission: March 1 - April 30, October 1 - November 30:
Adults (ages 12 and over): $13.45
Children (ages 3-11): $9.95
Seniors (65 and over): $12.95
Children (2 and under): FREE
Click here to view a list of zoos and aquariums currently participating in the reciprocal program.
Winter Reciprocal Zoo Admission: December 1 - February 29:
Adults (ages 12 and over): $9.95
Children (ages 3-11): $6.94
Seniors (65 and over): $9.45
Children (2 and under): FREE
Click here to view a list of zoos and aquariums currently participating in the reciprocal program.
Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Located off of 13th Street and Burt Murphy Avenue. Nearby exhibits to the entrance include the Desert Dome, Kingdoms of the Night, Scott Aquarium and Lied Jungle.
Open Saturdays and Sundays only from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for entry. Closes at 5:30 p.m. for exiting.
Located near 13th Street and Bob Gibson Boulevard. Nearest exhibits to the entrance include the Bay Family's Children's Adventure Trails, the Dick and Mary Holland Meadowlark Theater and Glacier Bay Landing.
On Saturday, April 30, the last admission to the Zoo will be 3 p.m. and the buildings and grounds will close at 5 p.m. for a private event. The Scott Aquarium and Sea Turtle Café will be closed all day. The Elephant Family Quarters and Giraffe Herd Rooms will close at 4 p.m.
Stingray Beach will be closed Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29 for maintenance.
