Late Nights at the Zoo

Members | $24 per person
Non-Members | $30 per person

Late Nights at the Zoo event tickets do not include daytime general Zoo admission. 

This is an after-hours, adults-only event.  All guests must be 21 or older and must bring a current, valid ID to the event.  No exceptions made for any reason, including infants. Please drink responsibly.

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Event capacity is limited. To guarantee admission, purchase your ticket online now! Last admission to this event is 9 p.m.

Admission Purchase Includes

• Access to select Zoo exhibits after-hours
• Ability to purchase cuisine from local food trucks
• One complimentary drink ticket (issued with event admission wristband)

Complimentary drink ticket can be used for 1 alcoholic OR 2 non-alcoholic beverages.

Additional drink tickets can be pre-purchased online with your event admission or onsite at multiple kiosks throughout the event area. Drink tickets are not valid for food truck purchases.

Ticket Inquiries

Late Nights at the Zoo admission tickets are nonrefundable, but can be moved to a new date in the event you are unable to attend. Please note, there may be limited availability as certain dates may sell out. Please contact Guest Services at (402) 733-8401 for assistance with the ticket transfer.

All drink tickets are valid for Late Nights at the Zoo after-hour events only. All drink tickets expire the same date of your event and cannot be used for another date. Unused drink tickets will not be refunded.

All drink tickets are valid for Late Nights at the Zoo after-hours events only. All drink tickets expire on the same date as your event and cannot be used for another date. Unused drink tickets will not be refunded.

Drink ticket sales close at 9:15 p.m. Bars close at 9:30 p.m.

Complimentary Drink Ticket 

All guests receive one complimentary drink ticket with their event admission. This one complimentary drink ticket is attached to your entry wristband and must be redeemed the same date.

Additional Drink Tickets

Drink tickets are $8 each. 1 drink ticket is valid for 1 alcoholic beverage OR 2 non-alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic beverages cannot be split between two transactions.

MEMBER TICKETS

NON-MEMBER TICKETS

 

Buying Drink Tickets Online

Drink tickets cannot be purchased online without buying event admission. If buying admission, add your desired quantity of extra drink tickets to your cart. 

When at the event, visit an outdoor ticket kiosk at the main entrance of the Zoo. Scan your emailed event ticket barcode.

The kiosk will print any drink tickets that you pre-purchased.

MEMBER TICKETS

NON-MEMBER TICKETS

 

Buying Drink Tickets at Late Nights

Single drink tickets can be purchased onsite at the event from an outdoor ticket kiosk.

Drink Options 

Alcoholic Beverages (subject to change):

• Boulevard Wheat
• Coors Light
• Kros Strain Brewing Fairy Nectar
• NEW! Kros Strain Brewing Stingray Splash, a Zoo-exclusive brew. A portion of sales will be donated to the Zoo's conservation efforts.
• Kona Big Wave
• Michelob Ultra
• NUTRL (select flavors)
• Surfside Lemonade
• Twisted Tea

Non-Alcoholic Beverages (subject to change):

• Coke
• Diet Coke
• Sprite
• Pibb Xtra
• Athletic Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer
• Bottled water

Skip the dinner reservations — grab a bite at one of the food trucks at Late Nights! Savory, sweet, and feel-good treats are located in two zones of the Zoo.

• Monster Dogs, LLC
• Golden Badger
• Taste of Heaven
• Report In Mobile Kitchen
• The Cheese Life
• The Paddy Wagon
• Twisted Hitch
• Dante Mobile Kitchen
• Latin Bites
• Javi's Tacos
• Twin Happiness
• Boxer BBQ
• The Pit Lounge
• Dough and Co.
• DonutNV Central Nebraska
• Frios 

View all Food Trucks by Date

View the Late Nights Map

Species Spotlights

Each Late Night brings you closer to the animals that call the Zoo home. Through a rotating species spotlight, you’ll discover what makes these animals extraordinary, and hear directly from the animal care experts who know them best.

• July 30: International Tiger Day
• August 6: International Owl Awareness Day
• August 13: National Armadillo Day
• August 20: World Goat Day
• August 27: International Primate Day

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NON-MEMBER TICKETS

Are you ready to explore? Take a look at the map below!

Download a Map

 

 

Giraffe Encounters

Price: $5 per branch

Available until dusk

Get eye-to-eye with the Zoo's tallest residents at Late Nights. Feed a reticulated giraffe a branch of browse for just $5 at Hawkins Giraffe Encounter. With cooler temperatures, smaller crowds, and a golden-hour backdrop, it's one of summer's most memorable Zoo experiences.

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NON-MEMBER TICKETS

Limited Availability: Backstage Experience Add-Ons

Price: $80 per person

Take your night further. With Backstage Experience add-ons, you’ll go beyond the path and behind the scenes — from the depths of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium to the up-close world of the Cate Family Giraffe Herd Rooms — and see how care, connection, and conservation come to life. These exclusive experiences are limited each night, so plan and book ahead. Tickets are nonrefundable and cancellations will only be made by Omaha Zoo Education.

To book a tour, select this add-on option when purchasing your Late Nights admission tickets online.

Aquarium Backstage Experience

• Offered at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how much water is above your head as you walk through the tunnel of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium, or how we feed the sharks and rays who call the aquarium home? Join us behind the scenes to explore the aquarium from the other side of the glass.

Snag your next unique piece at Zootique! August 20 vendors include:

• Luxe by Coco
• Be Forever Jeweled
• Glass Half Full Terrariums
• Heather's Repurposed Woods
• Omaha Zoo Conservation Boutique 

View all Zootique Vendors by Date

Wild Explorer Virtual Reality

Member Price: $6
Non-member Price: $8

Add another adventure to your evening in Wild Explorer. Strap on a VR headset and embark on immersive journeys through prehistoric worlds, beneath the ocean's surface, and across Africa's sweeping grasslands. It's the perfect way to explore even more of the wild during Late Nights.

Available shows include: 

Dinosaur Evolution

Travel back 66 million years to the final days of the dinosaurs, where Dakota raptors hunt, Triceratops roam, and the mighty T. rex rules. Discover their connection to modern birds in an experience that inspires future explorers, paleontologists, and conservationists.

The Great Migration

Go on a journey through Africa’s Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes travel across East Africa’s grasslands, braving predators and challenging terrain in their relentless quest for fresh grazing land and water.

Shark Dive

Experience the intricate behaviors of tiger and hammerhead sharks, closer than ever before, in this adventure within the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas.

For the safety and convenience of all guests, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium enforces a clear bag policy for events with age restrictions 21 years of age and older. The following items are permitted: clear, uncolored plastic tote bags, one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (such as Ziploc or similar), and small or clutch-sized opaque purses/wallets (no larger than 5 inches tall by 7 inches long).

All bags are subject to security screening. Only one bag is allowed per ticket holder. This policy continues to enhance the safety and experience for all guests.

If a guest arrives with an unapproved bag, they will be asked to either return it to their vehicle or dispose of it as they see fit. For safety and security reasons, Zoo staff are unable to hold or store bags on the premises. Unattended bags will be treated as a potential security threat and are likely to be disposed of.

Exceptions

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is happy to accommodate bags that are required for medical necessity. If you need to bring a medical bag, please reach out to security in advance or upon arrival so we can assist with a proper security screening. Each medical bag will need to be searched and tagged by security before entry. If you’re unsure whether your bag qualifies, we encourage you to contact us beforehand for clarification.

Security will check bags prior to entering an event for 21 years of age and older and/or an event requiring clear bags. Lanes and tables will be set up with signage designating where guests should go with bags. Lanes for guests without bags will also be available.
 
Bag checks will include a quick and efficient check for any prohibited items within the approved sized or clear bag. If a prohibited item is found the guest may take it to their vehicle or dispose of the item. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium will not be responsible for keeping prohibited items while the guest is at the event.

Events with adult age restrictions 21 years of age and older require security personnel to check guest birthdates by physical identification in the form of a state-issued driver license, U.S. passport card or book, military identification card, permanent resident card (I-551) or foreign passport. Birthdate must be present on the form along with picture. ID cannot be expired.

The following items are prohibited at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests.

• Weapons: Any type of weapon, fake weapon or object resembling a weapon, including but not limited to handguns, rifles, knives, razors, brass knuckles, swords, dangerous ordinance, Tasers, chains, and any other items classified as weapons — whether real or replicas. This applies to permit holders possessing or carrying lawfully concealed weapons. Weapons cannot be checked into Security or Guest Services.
• Alcohol, drugs, illegal substances, and cigarettes, e-cigarettes/vapes, smokeless tobacco, and any other tobacco/vapor products.
• Drones: Drones or any unmanned aerial vehicles are prohibited on Zoo premises.
• Hoverboards and Wheeled Items: Hoverboards, Heelys, skateboards, and rollerblades are not allowed.
• Noise-Making Devices: No noise-making devices, including bells, whistles, or air horns.
• Throwable Items: Beach balls, bubbles, footballs, frisbees, balloons, fireworks, pyrotechnics, confetti, glitter, and aerosol cans are prohibited.
• Outside Food and Beverage: Outside food and beverage are not permitted, except for empty 20 oz. or smaller clear plastic bottles for water.
• Bicycles and Chairs: Bicycles, helmets, and chairs are not allowed.
• Inappropriate Behavior: Abusive, foul, or disruptive language, obscene clothing, or indecent attire is prohibited.
• Animals: Animals are not allowed, except for service animals.
• Aerial Items and Inflatables: The operation or use of aerial items or inflatables, including drones or airborne devices (manned or unmanned), is not permitted on Zoo premises or within Zoo-managed parking lots.
• Items That Compromise Public Safety: Any item that is deemed to compromise the safety of the public will be prohibited.

• Monster Dogs  
• Haven Express
• Report In Mobile Kitchen
• Smash Bites  
• Hydes Slydes
• The Paddy Wagon  
• Dante Mobile Kitchen
• Antojitos La Costeña
• Latin Bites  
• Tikka Talk
• C'est la Crepe
• Pim's Thai
• DonutNV Central Nebraska
• Tipico Helado

• Luxe by Coco
• Be Forever Jeweled
• Megan's Imagination
• Omaha Zoo Conservation Boutique  

• The Corndog Co.
• Golden Badger
• Taste of Heaven
• The Cheese Life
• The Frosty Mug
• Hydes Slydes
• The Paddy Wagon
• Antojitos La Costeña
• La Cabanita
• Javi's Tacos
• Tia Blanca
• Curry In a Hurry
• Kebabs Gyros Brats
• Twin Happiness
• Boxer BBQ
• Dough and Co.
• Hudson's Mini Donut Co.
• Frios

• Luxe by Coco
• Be Forever Jeweled
• Heather's Repurposed Woods
• The Charming Mango
• Omaha Zoo Conservation Boutique 

Zone 1

• Antojitos La Costeña
• Monster Dogs
• The Cheese Life
• Ben's Soft Pretzels
• Pim's Thai
• Hydes Slydes
• High Voltage BBQ
• Dippin' Dots

Zone 2

• Javi's Tacos
• The Corndog Co.
• C'est La Crepe
• Dante Mobile Kitchen
• Haven Express
• The Pit Lounge
• La Cabanita
• Streetside Foods
• Tikka Talk

• Luxe by Coco
• Be Forever Jeweled
• Heather's Repurposed Woods
• Glass Half Full Terrariums
• Omaha Zoo Conservation Boutique
• The Charming Mango

• The Corndog Co.
• Taste of Heaven
• Streetside Foods
• Report In Mobile Kitchen
• The Cheese Life
• Smash Bites
• Twisted Hitch
• Latin Bites
• Tia Blanca
• Curry In a Hurry
• Pim's Thai
• Twin Happiness
• J's Smokehouse
• Boxer BBQ
• Frios 

• Luxe by Coco
• Be Forever Jeweled
• Heather's Repurposed Woods
• Omaha Zoo Conservation Boutique
• Creative Cottontail 

• Monster Dogs, LLC
• Ben's Soft Pretzels
• Haven Express
• The Frosty Mug
• Smash Bites
• The Paddy Wagon
• La Cabanita
• Javi's Tacos
• Tia Blanca's Tacos
• Tikka Talk
• Kebabs Gyros Brats
• Pim's Thai
• Boxer BBQ
• The Pit Lounge
• Hudson's Mini Donut Co.
• Tipico Helado 

• Luxe by Coco
• Be Forever Jeweled
• The Charming Mango
• Heather's Repurposed Woods
• Megan's Imagination
• Omaha Zoo Conservation Boutique
• Creative Cottontail 

• Monster Dogs, LLC
• The Corndog Co.
• Ben's Soft Pretzels
• Haven Express
• The Cheese Life
• Hydes Slydes
• The Paddy Wagon
• Dante Mobile Kitchen
• Latin Bites
• C'est la Crepe
• Twin Happiness
• J's Smokehouse
• High Voltage BBQ

• Luxe by Coco
• Be Forever Jeweled
• Glass Half Full Terrariums
• Heather's Repurposed Woods
• Omaha Zoo Conservation Boutique

• Monster Dogs, LLC
• Golden Badger
• Haven Express
• Report In Mobile Kitchen
• The Frosty Mug
• The Paddy Wagon
• La Cabanita
• Javi's Tacos
• Curry In a Hurry
• Kebabs Gyros Brats
• Pim's Thai
• Boxer BBQ
• The Pit Lounge
• Dough and Co.
• The Big O Sno
• Frios 

• Luxe by Coco
• Be Forever Jeweled
• Heather's Repurposed Woods
• Megan's Imagination
• Omaha Zoo Conservation Boutique 

• The Corndog Co.
• Taste of Heaven
• Streetside Foods
• The Cheese Life
• Hydes Slydes
• The Paddy Wagon
• Dante Mobile Kitchen
• Javi's Tacos
• Tia Blanca
• Tikka Talk
• Kebabs Gyros Brats
• Twin Happiness
• The Pit Lounge
• High Voltage BBQ
• Hudson's Mini Donut Co.
• Frios 

• Luxe by Coco
• Be Forever Jeweled
• Glass Half Full Terrariums
• Omaha Zoo Conservation Boutique 

• The Corndog Co.
• Ben's Soft Pretzels
• Haven Express
• Streetside Foods
• The Cheese Life
• Smash Bites
• Twisted Hitch
• La Cabanita
• Tikka Talk
• C'est la Crepe
• Pim's Thai
• J's Smokehouse
• High Voltage BBQ
• DonutNV Central Nebraska
• The Big O Sno
• Tipico Helado 

• Luxe by Coco
• Be Forever Jeweled
• Heather's Repurposed Woods
• Omaha Zoo Conservation Boutique 

• Monster Dogs, LLC
• Golden Badger
• Taste of Heaven
• Report In Mobile Kitchen
• The Cheese Life
• The Paddy Wagon
• Twisted Hitch
• Dante Mobile Kitchen
• Latin Bites
• Javi's Tacos
• Twin Happiness
• Boxer BBQ
• The Pit Lounge
• Dough and Co.
• DonutNV Central Nebraska
• Frios 

• Luxe by Coco
• Be Forever Jeweled
• Glass Half Full Terrariums
• Heather's Repurposed Woods
• Omaha Zoo Conservation Boutique 

• The Corndog Co.
• Ben's Soft Pretzels
• Streetside Foods
• The Cheese Life
• Hydes Slydes
• Dante Mobile Kitchen
• La Cabanita
• Tia Blanca
• Curry In a Hurry
• Kebabs Gryos Brats
• Pim's Thai
• J's Smokehouse
• High Voltage BBQ
• Hudson's Mini Donut Co.
• The Big O Sno
• Tipico Helado 

• Luxe by Coco
• Be Forever Jeweled
• Glass Half Full Terrariums
• Heather's Repurposed Woods
• Megan's Imagination
• Omaha Zoo Conservation Boutique
• Creative Cottontail