Tag: PR - Partner News Releases

Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium Undergoes Renovations at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium®

By Dawn Ream on May 30, 2019

Contact: Dawn Ream 402-738-2022 dawnr@omahazoo.com OMAHA, NE (May 30, 2019) – As Zoo-goers visit Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, they will see renovations taking place at the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium. All renovations will be complete by May 2020. Guest entries and exits in the Aquarium are going to change throughout the duration of the project based on the phase of construction. The Aquarium will remain open during the renovation When renovations are complete, the Aquarium will have a redesigned façade. Brushed stainless…

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Behind-the-Scenes Experiences

By Michelle Meisinger - Omaha's Zoo on Mar. 15, 2019

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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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo Listed in TripAdvisor’s “15 Top Aquariums in the U.S.”

By Michelle Meisinger - Omaha's Zoo on Mar. 22, 2018

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…

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ABA Announces Omaha as Site for 2020 Convention

By Melanie Hinton on Sep. 19, 2017

Contact: Melanie Hinter Office: 202-218-7220 Mobile: 703-408-4107 Email: mhinton@buses.org ABA Announces Omaha as Site for 2020 Convention Washington, DC – Today, the American Bus Association (ABA) – the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach, travel and tourism – announced Omaha, Neb., as the site of its 2020 Annual Meeting & Marketplace. The dates of the 2020 Marketplace will be Jan. 10-14, 2020. This is the first time ABA has come to Omaha for its annual event. "We look forward to bringing our ABA Annual Meeting & Marketplace…

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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® Sets Economic Impact Record for City and State in 2016

By Michelle Meisinger - Omaha's Zoo on Sep. 19, 2017

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…

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