Scott Alaskan Adventure Splash Park
Scott Alaskan Adventure Splash Park
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About
Scott Alaskan Adventure Splash Park is Alaskan-themed, featuring dancing waters through
sprays and spouts and over 75 bronze sculptures created by Nebraska’s own, Matthew
Placzek. The spraying water is managed through computerized controls, systematically
spraying a mix of water and air through nozzles arranged around the sculptures to
simulate the water effects made by the animals. As they breech, porpoises splash, spray
water from their blowholes, and emerge from or dive into the ocean.
The
centerpiece of Scott Alaskan Adventure Splash Park is an 18-foot-high humpback whale,
which has water trailing from its extended fins. A whale’s tail is a separate
sculpture and is 16 feet wide and eight feet tall, with water flowing from the edge as
it appears to submerge for a deep dive. Additional bronze sculptures include: 30 jumping
salmon, 25 puffins, 15 sea lions sunning on rocks, three porpoising orcas, and three
brown bears. Misting nozzles and native Alaskan landscape surround this new area to
truly allow Zoo guests to feel like they are in Alaska.
The Alaskan-themed
area is a way to incorporate animals and large species that the Zoo does not currently
have, and gives kids the opportunity to learn about some of the animals that can be seen
near the Alaska coastline.
Scott Alaskan Adventure Splash Park is located near
Glacier Bay Landing and Sue’s Carousel, making this area of the Zoo a hub for
kids’ activities. A family changing area is also located nearby.
This
experience is free to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium members or with paid general
Zoo admission.