Nebraskans Will Never Forget Their First Time Visiting Henry Doorly Zoo

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is one of the most popular attractions in Nebraska, and with good reason. It’s one of the most highly-rated zoos in the country. It’s home to the world’s largest indoor swamp and indoor desert, and hundreds of species of plants and animals. Over 25 million attendees have visited Henry Doorly in the last 40 years. This is a trip that many of us have taken in childhood, and it’s definitely worth exploring again as an adult.

It’s somewhat rare for a zoo and aquarium to be in the same facility. This is a common field trip for Nebraskans in school, and something kids tend to enjoy more than a stuffy museum!

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While the zoo area tends to get more publicity (after all, the Henry Doorly Zoo is considered one of the top five zoos in the world!), the aquarium is world-class as well.

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The jellyfish are a crowd favorite. Their movement is so strange and they’re unlike any other creatures in the sea. It’s really fascinating to watch them as they float through the tanks.

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The coral reef tanks are delightful, too. Their colorful hues, interesting patterns, and ever-changing layouts make them fascinating and unique.

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The Henry Doorly Zoo features over 900 species and tens of thousands of individual animals. There are expected residents like gorillas, rhinos, elephants, and lions.

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But you’ll also run into less common critters, like the majestic fossa. It’s a carnivorous relative of the mongoose that hails from Madagascar.

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Colorful peacocks roam the paths: watch out, they’re beggars! You could spend all day exploring this amazing zoo and still not see all the animals here.

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For more information about this wonderful zoo in Nebraska, check out their website. If you’ve visited the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium before, share your experiences in the comments below!