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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

For Immediate Release
Contact: Michelle Meisinger 402-738-2015
Public Relations Department 402-980-9285

Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium Named One of TripAdvisor's "15 Top Aquariums in the U.S. You Need to Experience"

Omaha, Neb. (March 20, 2018) – TripAdvisor has named the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium one of the "15 Top Aquariums in the U.S. You Need to Experience." The Scott Aquarium, which is one of the only two aquariums that is housed within a zoo, is ranked eighth on the list.

The

Omaha, Neb. (Sept. 5, 2017) – Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's 2016 Economic Impact Study results reveal the economic impact to the City of Omaha to be $267.01 million. This includes $109.44 million in labor income paid to an estimated 2,849 workers employed at either Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium or businesses throughout the Omaha economy. The additional economic activity in Omaha due to Omaha's Zoo and Aquarium generates an additional $4.16 million in local sales, use and lodging tax revenues for Omaha. These 2016 economic