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Thursday, Mar 23, 2023

Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park Opens Saturday for 25th Season

The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland, Nebraska, will open for its season on Saturday, March 25, and will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October. “We always look forward to welcoming visitors back to the Wildlife Safari Park, but especially this year to celebrate the 25th anniversary,” said Gary Pettit, superintendent of the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park. “We plan to make this an extra-special year, kicking off with dinosaurs arriving May 5 fo... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Thursday, Mar 23, 2023
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Friday, Mar 17, 2023

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium, Asian Highlands & Wildlife Safari Park All Take First Place Spots in 2023 USA TODAY 10Best

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as the Best Zoo, Asian Highlands as the Best Zoo Exhibit, and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park as the Best Safari Park. This is the first number one ranking by 10Best for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, which was named the second Best Zoo last year; Asian Highlands has won four years in a row and the Wildlife Safari Park has won each of the past three years. “We are bey... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Mar 17, 2023
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Friday, Jun 3, 2022

Wildlife Safari Park and Asian Highlands at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Both Take First Place Spots in 2022 USA TODAY 10Best

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Asian Highlands at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as the Best Zoo Exhibit in North America in 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park has also been named the Best Safari Park in North America by USA TODAY readers. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium moved up on the list and was named the second Best Zoo in the country, while the Li... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Jun 3, 2022
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