OMAHA – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium plans a phased reopening, beginning with Phase 1 on Monday, June 1.
Phase 1 includes no indoor access, but allows outdoor guest usage with clearly defined guidelines for the health and safety of Zoo
guests and staff. There will be timed ticketing to keep guest attendance at a capacity that allows adherence to the 6-foot social distancing recommendations. Phase 1 capacity will be no more than 3,000 guests at any given time, and requires a time reservation to be made ahead of the visit at
OmahaZoo.com/Hours-and-Admission.
During Phase 1, all buildings are closed with no public access to indoor exhibits, restaurants, or shops. There will be no access to Bay Family Children’s Adventure Trails or Scott Alaskan Adventure Splash Park.
- Reservations can be made up to 2 days in advance of visit.
- Timeslots are available every half hour between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.
- There will be a Members Only hour from 8 to 9 a.m. on June 1 through June 7.
The Main Gate for will be used for entrance only. Patrons must exit at the north gate. Phase one is a single path, one way, walk-through experience only.
- The walking path is approximately 1.8 miles from entrance to exit.
- One-way traffic only.
- Guests will not be able to backtrack on the one-way path.
- No tram service available.
- Rides limited to Sue’s Carousel (with appropriate spacing and sanitizing).
- Concessions and retail items available at outside venues only. Outdoor restrooms will be available.
- No ATM, drinking fountains or water bottle refill stations available. No souvenir cup refills.
- Stroller, wagon, ECVs and wheelchair rental available (limited supply).
- No behind the scenes tours in person. Limited to virtual only.
Face mask usage by guests is strongly encouraged by the zoo. IDs and online reservation receipts will be checked at the Zoo’s main entrance. Memberships are non-transferable. The AZA reciprocal admission program is suspended at this time.
Tickets are discounted at $20.95 for guests ages 12 and over, $13.95 for children ages 3 to 11, and $19.95 for seniors ages 65 and over.
Children under the age of 16-years-old must be accompanied by an adult. To ensure proper social distancing, guests are encouraged to not meet others or stand in the
Main Entrance Plaza until their reservation time to enter the Zoo. Guests are strongly encouraged to remain in their vehicles until their reservation time.
A full list of restrictions and limitations can be found by clicking here.
