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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & AquariumOmaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, opened in 1894 as the Riverview Park Zoo and today spans over 130 acres, housing roughly 9,000 animals across 962 species. It is known for the Desert Dome, one of the world's largest indoor deserts under the largest glazed geodesic dome, alongside the Lied Jungle indoor rainforest, the Kingdoms of the Night nocturnal exhibit, and the Scott Aquarium — and in 2014 it was named the world's best zoo by TripAdvisor.

Opened
1895 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 131 years of history
Exterior of Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Photo: Collinulness / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

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TypeZoo
LocationUnited StatesOmaha
Opened1895 Source
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FAQ

What is the Desert Dome?
It is one of the world's largest indoor deserts at around 42,000 sq ft, housed beneath the largest glazed geodesic dome in the world. Source
How large is the zoo?
It covers over 130 acres and is home to roughly 9,000 animals representing 962 species. Source

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