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

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 ...

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

Animals at Omaha's zoo aren't allowed to mate at will. Space, genetics and overall compatibility are considered, and a master ...

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

Humans and gorillas share around 98% of their genetic makeup. So it’s not surprising they exhibit human-like behaviors, ...

Visitors to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium were surprised and amused to get the one-finger salute from one of the exhibit’s gorillas. In the video above, the gorilla walks up to the ...

Ewelt announced on Jan. 30 that he would be leaving his role as the zoo's Executive Director in April and heading to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, where he will serve as its Chief Zoological Officer.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo affords a well-rounded animal experience. And did you know that it also features the world's largest indoor rainforest? Plus, the zoo's IMAX Theater plays documentaries ...