President and CEO of Omaha’s Zoo Receives Top Tourism Honor

Media Contact: Tracie McPherson Visit Omaha Director of Communications (402) 444-3607 tmcpherson@visitomaha.com OMAHA, NE. March 27, 2019 – The President and CEO of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Dennis Pate, has been named the 2019 “Tourism Hero of the Year” by the Omaha Metropolitan area (OMA) Tourism Awards organization. Pate will be presented with the award during the Third Annual OMA Tourism Awards celebration on May 8, 11:30 AM at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA. Pate was selected as this year’s “Tourism Hero” because…

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Behind-the-Scenes Experiences

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® Offers Three New Behind-the-Scenes Experiences Omaha, Neb. (March 15, 2019) – Registration is now open for three additional behind-the-scenes experiences at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Giraffe Backstage Pass Meet the Zoo’s herd of reticulated giraffes as you tour exclusive behind-the-scenes areas in the Syd and Betty Cate Family Giraffe Herd Rooms. This experience will be offered on the second and fourth Tuesday beginning April through September from 1 to 2 p.m. Cost is $45 for Zoo members and…

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