In the News
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Monday, Jan 12, 2026
A New Era in Animal Health
Inside the opening of the Bill and Berniece Grewcock Animal Hospital
For decades, a world behind the scenes at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
has quietly supported every animal in our care. It’s where exams happen
out of view, where monitoring never stops, and where critical decisions are made
with precision, focus, and responsibility. It’s a place defined by deep
expertise and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s best for each
animal.
Today, that work enters a new ...
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Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025
A New Year at the Zoo
Celebrating together with members, families, and the community
A new year brings a fresh start, and at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo &
Aquarium, it also brings new ways to gather, celebrate, and feel welcome. As the
calendar turns, the Zoo is leaning into what it does best: creating moments that
are meant to be shared.
From special perks for members to kid-friendly celebrations and a community-wide
invitation to visit, the start of the year is filled with reasons to come
together.
Celebrate ...
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23, 2025
Celebrating the Season at the Zoo
Give the Gift of Joy this Holiday Season
As the holidays settle in, many of us start searching for gifts that feel
thoughtful and meaningful. Here at the #1 Zoo and Safari Park in the Nation,
this season has its own kind of magic. Cooler days, festive lights, and families
spending time together make the Zoo feel special in a way that only the holidays
can. Every visit brings something new to see and do, and every season offers
moments that connect people with animals, nature, and each other.
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Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
Zoo Announces Bornean Orangutan Pregnancy
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is thrilled to announce that Ruby, a
26-year-old female Bornean orangutan, is expecting. The infant, sired by
23-year-old male Denda, is anticipated to arrive in February 2026.
Ruby has been a valued member of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
since 2007 and this is her first pregnancy. Denda joined the Zoo in 2024 with
the opening of the reimagined Hubbard Orangutan Forest, an immersive habitat
that brings guests closer to orangutans and ...
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Thursday, Oct 2, 2025
Zoo Partners with The Nature Conservancy
Nourishing Wildlife, Protecting Habitat
A partnership between The Nature Conservancy and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
& Aquarium benefits both Zoo animals and local grasslands
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are
partnering to provide high quality nutrition in the form of fresh browse for Zoo
animals while protecting one of the rarest ecosystems in the world, the
tallgrass prairie.
At TNC’s Folsom Point Preserve, a 299-acre remnant pra...
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Oct 2, 2025
Zoo Welcomes Vice President of Guest Experience, Mandy Haase-Thomas
We are excited to welcome Mandy Haase-Thomas as the new Vice President of Guest
Experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons
Wildlife Safari Park. A proven leader in organizational operations, Mandy brings
nearly two decades of experience creating meaningful, engaging experiences for
guests of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Prior to joining the Zoo, Mandy served on the executive leadership team at
Lincoln Children’s Museum, where she directed facilit...
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Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025
Protecting Primates
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is now home to four new juvenile
Mexican spider monkeys following a multi-organization rescue effort after the
animals were confiscated from illegal wildlife trafficking.
The journey of the four spider monkeys to Omaha spanned multiple states and
zoos, beginning with their confiscation by wildlife authorities at the southern
U.S. border in the spring of 2024. Rescued from illegal trafficking, the monkeys
required intensive, round-the-clock care, inclu...
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Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025
Zoo Celebrates One Million Visitors in 2025
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is approaching a moment of
significant meaning this summer as it welcomes its one millionth visitor of the
2025 calendar year. This milestone is expected to happen between July
24–28 and serves as a powerful reflection of the joy shared by Zoo guests
and the unwavering support of members, employees and the Omaha community.
To mark the occasion, the Zoo will host a series of surprise-and-delight moments
for guests throughout the week. These une...
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Monday, Jun 16, 2025
Omaha Zoo Foundation Names Kiley Thiele as President and CEO
The Omaha Zoo Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Kiley Thiele
as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Thiele brings over 20 years of
nonprofit leadership experience to the position and assumes the role as a
successor to Tina Cherica following her departure to join Heritage Omaha as its
new President.
Kiley has served as the Omaha Zoo Foundation’s Senior Vice President of
Development and Chief Development Officer for the past nine years, playing a
ke...
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Friday, Jun 6, 2025
Zoo Hosts Event for Venom Research and Innovation
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium welcomed leading scientists,
conservationists and animal care and medical professionals for the nationally
recognized North American Society of Toxinology’s (NAST) Venom Week
Symposium. The three-day event, held June 4 through 6 spotlighted the latest
advances in venom research and its real-world applications in medicine, wildlife
conservation and antivenom innovation.
This year’s symposium carried special significance. It marked the 2...
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