On July 4, the fun continues with the children’s parade at 10 a.m. starting at 5505 Miller Ave., followed by the big Independence Day Parade at 1 p.m. The biggest celebration in downtown Omaha is The RiverFront Fourth of July Celebration featuring the Omaha Symphony at Gene Leahy Mall on July 4. Expect patriotic tunes like “The Star Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is open year-round except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. During inclement weather, please call (402) 733-8401. Purchase Tickets. Two-day passes are available May 30 - September 5. Dive into family fun at Late Nights at the Zoo: Family Edition on July 18! Presented by our friends at Diventures, this special evening is packed with after-hours adventure at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. All attendees can enter to win an exciting Try Scuba experience for two or two months of swim lessons, courtesy of Diventures! Be prepared with the most accurate 10-day forecast for Omaha, NE with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from The Weather Channel and Weather.com Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is proud to announce an exciting lineup of experiences for the 2024 summer season. From the reimagined Hubbard Orangutan Forest to the return of Late Nights at the Zoo, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the number one Zoo in the nation. Hubbard Orangutan Forest ReopeningThe newly reimagined Hubbard Orangutan Forest opens to the public on July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; August 7, 14, and 21; Tickets are nonrefundable and cancellations will only be made by Omaha Zoo Education. To book a tour, select Join Friday July 4th, for our can't-miss Fourth of July Block Party – a night packed with live music by Eva Bleu, bounce house, giant water slide, lawn games, food trucks, cold drinks, and patriotic party fun for the whole crew. With help from Union Pacific, 2 1/2 miles of track was laid through the Zoo. Omaha’s Zoo Railroad made its inaugural run in July. Eppley Pachyderm Hill was opened in November on the old baseball diamond site. 1966 Construction of Ak-sar-ben Nature Kingdom, eventually named Red Barn Park, was completed and the area opened to Zoo guests. 1965 Omaha Calendar of Events From festivals, sporting events and live music to art shows, stage productions and special exhibits, you'll find a variety of events to enjoy when you visit Omaha. Search by day, week or month and/or by category. Search results will display day-by-day. The RiverFront Fourth of July Celebration featuring The Omaha Symphony. When: Friday, July 4 Where: Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront What: Omaha Symphony performs patriotic favorites culminating into a fireworks show synchronized with live music around 10 p.m. Find more info here. December 2025 Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announced it was increasing capacity and reopening the multiple exhibits. According to a news release from the zoo, the Hubbard Expedition Madagascar, Select Sundays | 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bring out your inner yogi at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium with a one-of-a-kind yoga experience led by Lotus House of Yoga. Donate Special Events 1 2 3 Today at the Zoo Connect With Us 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107(402) 733-8401connect@OmahaZoo.com Quick Links Soak up some summer fun for your Fourth of July Weekend at the Zoo, now open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., including Tuesday, July 4. To make the most of your time at the #1 Zoo in the nation, plan your visit online: Concession stand hours and food items are subject to change. For what's available today, please visit the Today at the Zoo page. Today at the Zoo . Durham TreeTops Restaurant. Location: Next to Lied Jungle. Hours: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Coffee served at 9 a.m. Grill open 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Limited menu after 4 p.m. Come inside and take a seat or From parades and festivals, to live music and fireworks there are so many ways to celebrate the 4th of July in Omaha. Enjoy homemade tractor-churned ice cream, potato sack races, wood-fire pizza, and fireworks. Don’t miss this free patriotic concert. Parade starts at 5 pm followed by fireworks at dark. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is proud to introduce a new addition to our popular Late Nights at the Zoo event series, Croctoberfest. This unique celebration blends the festive spirit of Oktoberfest with the fascinating world of crocodilians. Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium select Thursdays in September – September 12 and 26. Visit us today from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and make sure to swing by the newly reimagined Hubbard Orangutan Forest, now open to the public. To make the most of your time at the #1 Zoo in the nation, plan your visit online: Guests will step outside the tent and embark on a journey throughout Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, exploring themed event zones that bring the wild to life with immersive entertainment, gourmet food, unique, exciting wildlife encounters and a truly special silent auction. Adults 21 and over can join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for a relaxed evening of drinks, local food truck cuisine and wildlife at the Late Nights at the Zoo summer event series.
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