OMAHA, Neb. — Thousands of children got the chance to go on a baby elephant ride at the Omaha zoo in 1990. A former zoo owner, Frank Thompson, brought Connie to the U.S. with seven other ...

A new virtual-reality adventure at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium will let guests trek alongside gorillas, journey through Africa’s great migration and swim with sharks in crystal-clear ...

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on Saturday welcomed its millionth visitor of 2019. The honor went to Sylvia Colon of Council Bluffs, who entered the zoo at 2:18 p.m. with 3-year-old Elian.

The Omaha zoo’s lone red panda now has a buddy, but you likely won’t see the pair on display together. Shanu, who is 2 years old, came to the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium last month. She comes ...