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Category: #Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
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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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Stingray Beach – Reimagined with Care, Innovation, and Purpose
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Stingray Beach returns as a habitat thoughtfully strengthened from the inside
out, reimagined to support both exceptional animal wellbeing and meaningful
guest connection.
Over the past year, our teams have taken a measured and intentional approach to
evaluating and enhancing this space. Every strong aquatic environment is built
on what happens beneath the surface, and that is where our work focused first.
From there, every improvement was g...
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Friday, Apr 24, 2026
Two New Faces in Hubbard Gorilla Valley
There are two new faces in Hubbard Gorilla Valley, and they are worth keeping an
eye out for.
In fall 2025, western lowland gorillas JJ and Kamoli arrived at Omaha’s
Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. While
their home habitat is being renovated, they are spending time here with our care
team, more than 700 miles from home.
JJ and Kamoli are brothers, and they are a lot of fun to watch. You will often
see their personalities come through a...
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Friday, Apr 3, 2026
Good Morning America Visits Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Showcasing Nebraska on a National Stage
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium welcomed Good Morning America as part
of its “50 States in 50 Weeks” series.
As the 37th state to join the Union, Nebraska was featured on a national stage,
with millions of viewers getting a live look at what makes this state and this
community so special.
From the early morning energy to the excitement of welcoming a national
audience, today was a moment of pride.
Not just for the Zoo, but for Nebraska.
The segment highlighted the experi...
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Friday, Feb 26, 2021
Omaha’s Zoo, Autism Action Partnership Launch New Sensory Mobile App Experience
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and the Autism Action Partnership
have launched a free all-inclusive mobile app experience, Omaha Zoo 4 All, to
help prepare, engage and inspire visitors with autism or sensory needs, as well
as their families.
While exploring the Zoo’s 160-acre property, app users will have access to
the following at their fingertips:
Sensory guides to preview exhibits. Sensory and audio versions are available in
easy and advanced formats with a sele...
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