Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

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Consistently ranked as one of the world's top zoos, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is an independent not-for-profit organization accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

The Zoo is home to North America's largest indoor rainforest, the world's largest indoor desert, the world's largest indoor swamp, the largest aquarium within a zoo, and is recognized nationally for it's animal care, exhibit design, and conservation work.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been providing distance learning for nearly 20 years and prides itself on creating dynamic and educational programs for all ages.

2020-2021

2017-2018

Honorable Mention

2016-2017

Programs by Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Animal Husbandry: The Science of Animal Care

Learn what it takes to take care of the entire zoo population, from our diet kitchen to our keepers. This program shows what it takes to care for the animals here at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. This program will look at not just...

Desert Life: Adapt to Survive

Join us on a quest to find adaptations among the plants and animals of the World’s Largest Indoor Desert! From the biggest glazed geodesic dome on earth, participants will learn about the amazing adaptations needed survive this dry habitat....

Elephants: Animal Architects

Join us live from North America’s largest indoor elephant herd room and meet Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo’s herd of African Elephants. Discover what makes these animals unique and why it is important that we work to protect them in the wild.

Endangered Species: A Global Crisis

Join us live from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium as we look at some of the endangered species that call the zoo home and just what is endangering their life in the wild. We will look at the inter-connectivity of all plants and animals...

Giraffes: A Silent Extinction

Giraffe populations have shrunk at an alarming rate due to habitat loss, human population growth, poaching, disease, war and civil unrest. Participants will learn about the “silent extinction” facing these majestic creatures as well as...

Ocean Life & Conservation: Sharks, Stingrays, Sea Turtles and More!

Sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and more ocean animals come to life as you join us live from the Scott Aquarium at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo! Participants will explore the different layers that make up the Ocean Ecosystem as well as the...

Ocean Life: An Aquarium Tour

Visit the world’s largest zoo-housed aquarium and experience tropical fish, coral reefs, and a 900,000 gallon saltwater tank system containing sharks, sting rays, sea turtles, and other large fish. Participants will also learn about what it...

Oh Baby!

Babies are beloved all over the world, whether it’s human or animal. In this program, we will look at the different ways animals take care of their young, from the ocean to the rainforest and everywhere else in between. We will discover the...

Penguins Live!

Go nose-to-beak with over 80 Antarctic penguins. Become a penguin expert and witness their unique behaviors and discover their amazing adaptations from a front row seat at one of the premier penguin exhibits in the world.

Sights and Sounds of the Rainforest

Visit the Lied Jungle, the largest indoor rainforest in the country! This virtual tour of our nearly 2-acre multi-story exhibit gives participants a chance to see monkeys, bats, frogs, and so much more! This lush tropical backdrop will help...

Type of Organization

Science Center/Zoo

Contact

Brian Priesman zoo2you@omahazoo.com
3701 South 10th Street
Omaha NE 68107
4027386905
United States

http://www.omahazoo.com/

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium cover:

Problem Based Learning
Problem Based Learning Workshop
STEM
Social and Emotional Learning( SEL)
Community Interests
Health/Physical Education
Career Education
Mathematics
Sciences
Special Education
Literacy
Problem Solving
Title I
Gifted & Talented
Special Needs
Animals

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials

You did such a great job with our kids! You had the energy to keep their attention, plus you came up with little ways to keep them engaged. You kept all of the terminology on their level, and the teachers were totally thrilled with your presentation. We are looking forward to meeting with you again soon!
- Sandra Delezell, Norris Elementary, NE

I was so pleased to be able to observe your dynamic lesson on the Rain Forest. The students were having a blast with your activities and we were ALL – students and staff – constantly looking at each other mouthing the words, “I did NOT know that!” You demonstrated the VERY BEST in after school programming practice – it was fun! You were so enthusiastic! And everyone learned a ton of information about the rain forest.
- Sandra Day, Ed.D

Your presentation was fantastic!
- Mrs. Magana, Principal of Walt Disney Elementary School

We've read a lot of stories about monkeys, but they've never seen one in its natural environment. This was a great opportunity for my students... A lot of my students come from low income families and will probably never have the opportunity to experience a trip to the zoo. This is a way for them to do that. I would love to do another e-field trip. Thank-you!
-Mrs. Kelley, Boone Central Schools, NE