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The Omaha Zoological Society was founded in 1952 to organize the long-term efforts of the zoo. The name was changed to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in 1963, after a $750,000 donation from Margaret Hitchcock Doorly, given with the stipulation that the zoo be renamed in memory of her late husband.
The Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari is a 440 acre [1] drive-through wildlife park located near the town of Ashland, Nebraska, United States.The Park includes scenic prairies and wetlands that feature dozens of native North American animals including bison, elk, cranes and new Wolf Canyon overlook along with tram rides and a visitor center. [3]
The most popular tourist attraction in Omaha is the Henry Doorly Zoo. In May 2004, it was voted by Reader's Digest as the best zoo in America, with the largest cat complex in North America. [10] [11] Also, in a survey conducted by Disney-owned Family Fun Magazine, the zoo was ranked as "America's #1 Family Friendly Attraction."
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Zoo tells visitors to stop throwing coins as 70 removed from rare white alligator’s stomach. Shweta Sharma. February 20, 2024 at 4:47 AM. ... (Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium)
Sign for the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. Henry Doorly (November 9, 1879 – June 21, 1961) was the chairman of the World Publishing Company and publisher of the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska, founded by his father-in-law, U.S. Senator Gilbert Hitchcock.
The Omaha Zoo Railroad (OZRR) is a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) tourist railroad located in the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska. The railroad offers a narrow gauge excursion train for zoo visitors hauled by a steam locomotive .
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