Why it’s the best!
Founded in 1894 and renamed in 1963 for publishing mogul Henry Doorly, the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is a world famous and top ranked zoo. It boasts the largest cat complex in the United States as well as houses the world’s largest indoor rainforest, indoor desert, as well as swamp. From lions and tigers to lemurs and butterflies, this is a must-see destination for all family travelers.
The Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha is one of the finest zoos in the country. They continue to upgrade their facilities and add new exhibits to keep everybody coming back. There are so many options of things to see such as the aquarium, butterfly house, gorilla, and orangutan compound. It is also very interactive – the Red Barn Park is a section of the zoo that does allow visitors to get close and pet the animals.
Recommendation: Visit the Desert Dome that contains animals from three different deserts around the world