Vote for Lauritzen Gardens, Henry Doorly Zoo and Joslyn Museum as they chase votes for a USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award.

It was a long winter in early 1984, but the Henry Doorly Zoo was ready to start its new season — rain or shine.

Bornean orangutan Ruby (left) and 26-year-old male Tukang (right) hang out in their enclosure at Henry Doorly Zoo and ...

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been nominated for Best Zoo in the USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Desert Dome was nominated for Best Exhibit, while the Wildlife Safari Park is up ...

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards in four different categories.

Omaha's zoo is a contender for national recognition once again. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been nominated for Best ...

So it’s not surprising they exhibit human-like behaviors, including what some humans consider insulting. Visitors to Omaha’s ...

You'll find Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo south of downtown, near the Nebraska-Iowa border. It's open daily, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with shortened hours during the winter. Admission prices range from $ ...

Thursday is a First Alert 6 Weather Day with dangerously cold temperatures and leftover snow in the Omaha metro. “Wind chills are as cold as -25 in many places as well. That will be the case until ...

Shutterstock Voted #1 Zoo in the Nation Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo has been breaking records since 1894, from America’s largest ...