In the News
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Monday, Jun 29, 2026
Zoo Welcomes Vice President of Information Technology, Dustin Armbrust
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park are
pleased to welcome Dustin Armbrust as Vice President of Information Technology.
As the Zoo and Safari Park continue to invest in the future, technology plays an
increasingly important role in supporting the experiences our guests and members
enjoy, the work our employees do each day, and the conservation efforts that
advance our mission.
Dustin brings more than 25 years of technology leadership experience helping ...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Zoo Hosts Rhino Experts
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is proud to host the International
Rhino Keeper’s Association (IRKA) workshop event from May 18-21, welcoming
nearly 150 rhino experts, animal care professionals and conservation leaders
from across the globe. This respected industry event reinforces the Zoo’s
standing as a global leader in animal care, wellbeing and conservation.
“Hosting the IRKA annual event is an incredible opportunity to collaborate
with fellow professionals who...
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Monday, Apr 14, 2025
Jeff Ewelt Named New Chief Zoological Officer
We’re thrilled to announce Jeff Ewelt as the new Chief Zoological Officer
at our Zoo.
With over 14 years of leadership at ZooMontana and decades of experience in
animal care and the zoo and aquarium industry, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge
and a proven ability to inspire teams and advance organizational goals.
In this role, Jeff will lead the strategy and vision for all aspects of animal
care, solidifying the Zoo’s status as a global leader in animal care and
conservation.
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Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024
Zoo Receives Prestigious AZA Accreditation
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Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is proud to announce its continued
accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA)
independent Accreditation Commission. This accreditation means that the Zoo has
met the rigorous standards of AZA and will continue to set a precedent for
excellence in the zoological community. Fewer than ten percent of the 2,800
wildlife exhibitors licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) are AZA accredited. Omaha’s ...
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Monday, Jan 8, 2024
Zoo Mourns the Passing of Beloved Gorilla Timu
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is saddened to announce that Timu, a
28-year-old female western lowland gorilla, passed away on Thursday, January 4.
The animal health and animal care teams performed several diagnostic tests last
week, including a CT scan, to discover that Timu was in acute kidney
failure. As Timu’s health continued to rapidly deteriorate during the
week, the Zoo’s veterinarians performed multiple medical procedures and
treatments, but she passed a...
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