What's New at the Zoo?

New Population of Greater Bamboo Lemur
Found in Madagascar

Led by local tracker Jean Rafalimandimby, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo researchers and researchers from MITSINJO (the Malagasy non-government organization that manages the Torotorofotsy wetlands Ramsar site) have discovered an elusive troop of 30-40 greater bamboo lemurs in the Torotorofotsy region of east-central Madagascar. This Critically Endangered species was only known to exist 240 miles away in bamboo forest quite different from the swampy landscape of Torotorofotsy.

To read more about this exciting discovery, please click here.

Omaha's Zoo Voted Best Day Camp for Big Kids

Omaha's Zoo is thrilled to be a Nickelodeon's 2008 Parents Pick winner! Thank you to everyone that voted for Omaha's Zoo in the Big Kids Best Day Camp category. Please click here to read more.

Omaha's Zoo Celebrating Air Force Week
August 9 – 17, 2008

Air Force Week in the Heartland, supported by Offutt Air Force Base, will be celebrated with numerous large and small events planned throughout the week in various venues. At Omaha's Zoo see the following in the Desert Dome Plaza:

Do Something Amazing display featuring an F-16 plane and video simulator
Aug. 12 - 14

Air Force Drill Team Performance
August 12 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Air Force Falcon mascot
August 14 from 2:30 - 5 p.m.
August 15 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

IMAX film: Fighter Pilot – Operation Red Flag
Showing daily at 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Free for active military, active guard and active reserve and their immediate households (2 adults and dependent children 20 years of age and under). Open to the general public for the 2D admission price.

For more information, please click here.

Plans Unveiled for Omaha's Zoo Expansion

Dr. Lee G. Simmons, Zoo Director and John Boyer, Zoo Board President announced future plans of Omaha's Zoo. Included in the plans is a Madagascar exhibit.

The Madagascar exhibit, already in the early stages of construction, will be located between the Garden of the Senses and Hubbard Gorilla Valley. The facility will feature lemurs, fossa and rare orchids.

If you have any questions or are interested in supporting to the Madagascar exhibit, please contact the Omaha Zoo Foundation at (402) 738-2073.

GEICO Gecko Display in Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Pavilion

Visit the GEICO Gecko through Labor Day featuring giant Day geckos. Day geckos are a unique group of lizards native to Madagascar and the Indian Ocean islands.

The three-year partnership between GEICO and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) will take the traveling GEICO Gecko exhibit to AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums across the United States and Omaha’s Zoo is thrilled to be apart of this great partnership.

The Berniece Grewcock Butterfly and Insect Pavilion Now Open

See the magic inside Omaha's Zoo newest exhibit. Watch hundreds of free-flying butterflies or discover new amazing insects.

2008 Year of the Frog!

Omaha's Zoo is joining the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Amphibian Ark in highlighting 2008 as Year of the Frog, marking a major conservation effort to address the amphibian extinction crisis and engage the public in amphibian conservation. To learn more about the amphibian crisis, please click here.

DID YOU KNOW? The study of amphibians and reptiles is known as herpetology.

Wild Ocean 3D
Now Playing at the IMAX

See an unbelievable feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of sardines migrate up the Kwazulu-Natal Coast. Wild Ocean 3D captures spectacular breaching whales, feeding sharks and diving birds up-close on the giant screen.

Click here to see the full IMAX schedule.

It’s here! Your address for comprehensive planned giving information, www.omahazoofoundation.org.

Pick Your Giving Club Today!
Build the future of Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo with a gift to support
our world-class facility.

Your gift will:

• Benefit world-class immersion exhibits
• Provide state-of-the-art animal housing and care
• Provide outstanding education opportunities for both children and adults
• Promote wildlife conservation efforts here and around the world
• Help maintain our beautiful Zoo
• Help us grow and improve our programs and immersion exhibits

In addition, donors in each of the levels of distinction will be listed on a special donor wall located on the Desert Dome Plaza.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo has grown and prospered over the past several decades, becoming one of the largest, most respected and most environmentally active zoos in the world. We've also continued to thrive as one of the area's most popular family destinations, attracting more than 1.3 million visitors annually. But we need your help to stay true to our mission of conservation, research, recreation and education. Your continued generosity will ensure our future and help establish your legacy to the community and the environment.

Please consider supporting Omaha's Zoo, in addition to your membership, by giving to our Annual Fund campaign. You may make your gift by mailing: Omaha Zoo Foundation, 3701 S. 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107 or online using our secure form at www.omahazoofoundation.org, just click the tiger paw!

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