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Reduce your wait at the gate and purchase your tickets ahead of time. Time slots are available every half hour during regular business hours. The Zoo is open year-round except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Face masks are encouraged.
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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 bi-monthly e-newsletter with news, events and education updates, please click here.
Zoo Hours
April 1 - October 31
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, with last last ticketed admission reservation time at 5 p.m.
Buildings will stay open until 6 p.m. with the exception of the Lied Jungle, currently open (upper level only) from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is open year-round except Christmas Day. During inclement weather, please call (402) 733-8401.
November 1 - March 31
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Buildings will stay open until 5 p.m. Lied Jungle will close at 3 p.m.
General Zoo Admission
Summer (May 1 - September 30)
Adults (ages 12 and over): $25.95
Children (ages 3-11): $18.95
Seniors (65 and over): $24.95
Children (2 and under): FREE
Military Adult (12 and over): $24.95
Military Child (ages 3-11): $17.95
Two-day passes are available May 31 - September 6. The following prices are only valid for a second consecutive day visit and is in addition to first-day ticket pricing listed above.
Children (ages 3-11): $9.45
Military Child (ages 3-11): $8.95
Spring and Fall (March 1 - April 30, October 1 - November 30)
Winter (December 1 - February 29)
Reciprocal Zoo Admission
Reciprocal admission visitors must bring proof of membership and ID to the Ticket Window upon arrival. Online reservations are not required. Click here to view the AZA Reciprocal Zoo Admission Program list.
Click here to view a list of zoos and aquariums currently participating in the reciprocal program.
Seniors (65 and over): $9.95
Adults (ages 12 and over): $8.95
Zoo Entrances
South (Main) Entrance
Open daily except Christmas Day. Open on Thanksgiving 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.
North Entrance
Closed for the season.
Located nearest to 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.