Worth a Journey

The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Omaha, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST ZOOS & AQUARIUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 1 2026

Top 10No. 1 in North AmericaNo. 1 in the United States

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

The zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, has large indoor and outdoor habitats, including the Desert Dome and Lied Jungle, and an aquarium with sharks overhead. A sky ride, a tram and a train cross the grounds.

Highlights

  • Desert Dome
  • Lied Jungle rainforest
  • Aquarium shark tunnel

Good to know

  • Allow a full day or more
  • Rides and experiences cost extra
  • Strollers and wagons for rent

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