Omaha's zoo is a contender for national recognition once again. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been nominated for Best ...

Humans and gorillas share around 98% of their genetic makeup. So it’s not surprising they exhibit human-like behaviors, ...

A Costco chocolate cake left on a deck is fair game to a Gretna neighborhood opossum, who is recovering at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab.

Animals at Omaha's zoo aren't allowed to mate at will. Space, genetics and overall compatibility are considered, and a master ...

It was a long winter in early 1984, but the Henry Doorly Zoo was ready to start its new season — rain or shine.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards in four different categories.

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been nominated for Best Zoo in the USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Desert Dome was nominated for Best Exhibit, while the Wildlife Safari Park is up ...

ZooMontana executive director, Jeff Ewelt, announced he'll be stepping down from his position to assume a new role as chief zoological officer at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Ewelt, who has ...

Emory graduate Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant explores conservation efforts for the species in the Feb. 15 episode of “Mutual of Omaha’s ...

ZooMontana Executive Director Jeff Ewelt announce he will be stepping down.Ewelt took a position as the Chief Zoological ...

Visitors to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium were surprised and amused to get the one-finger salute from one of the exhibit’s gorillas. In the video above, the gorilla walks up to the ...