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Monday, Oct 31, 2022

Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park Extends 2022 Season

The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland, Nebraska, will remain open daily through Sunday, November 6, 2022. After that, the Wildlife Safari Park will be open on Saturdays and Sundays as weather permits. All areas of the Wildlife Safari Park are available to drive through and open to the public. Hours will change to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning November 1. “The mild fall is allowing all of us to enjoy the Wildlife Safari Park a bit longer this year,” said Gary Pettit, sup... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Monday, Oct 31, 2022
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Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022

Join Us for Fall Fun at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park and Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is welcoming fall with something for everyone from a family outing to a night out with friends (21 and older). Eat, drink and be scary! Join us on Thursdays, October 13 and 20, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. for a frightfully fun version of Late Nights at the Zoo: Halloween Edition. Adults 21 and over can sink their teeth into local food truck cuisine and drinks at the most interesting cocktail hour in town. New for the Halloween Edi... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Wednesday, Oct 12, 2022
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Friday, Sep 23, 2022

Join Us at the Howl-O-Ween Safari at Wildlife Safari Park

Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park is kicking off the Halloween season with Howl-O-Ween Safari from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15. Join us around the campfire for dinner, a marshmallow roast, a ride on a straw-filled hayrack ride, and to play Halloween-themed games in the great outdoors at Wildlife Safari Park after-hours. This event also includes your very own treat bag and don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume! This Halloween event is suitable for all ... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Sep 23, 2022
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Friday, Aug 12, 2022

Join Us for Membership Appreciation Day at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park

The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park invites all members to celebrate Membership Appreciation Day this Saturday, August 13.  In conjunction with the Pollinator Party, which celebrates pollinators like bees, butterflies, and bats that are an important part of our ecosystem, additional events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate the Park’s members. There will be family activities in the Darrald Harsh Wildlife Education Center at the Pawnee Creek Trailhead and Visitor... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Aug 12, 2022
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Thursday, Aug 11, 2022

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Announces New President and CEO

Omaha’s Zoo & Aquarium announces Luis Padilla, DVM Dipl. ACZM, as its next President and CEO. Dr. Padilla will succeed Dennis Pate after his retirement in late 2022. Dr. Padilla is currently the Vice President of Animal Collections for the Saint Louis Zoo, where he is responsible for the overall oversight of the Saint Louis Zoo’s Animal Division, including the animal collection, facilities and the animal care teams. He also serves as an accreditation commissioner for the... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Thursday, Aug 11, 2022
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Friday, Jun 24, 2022

Lee G. Simmons Aviary at Zoo and Bird Exhibits at Wildlife Safari Park Reopen

The Lee G. Simmons Aviary at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is now open to guests after being closed since March 3, 2022, due to concerns regarding the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus. The birds who live at the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park have also returned to their outside habitats. “The Avian Influenza virus has affected birds all over the country, including millions of chickens in Nebraska and Iowa alone. It was incredibly important that Omaha&rsq... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Friday, Jun 24, 2022
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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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Tuesday, Apr 26, 2022

Vote for Omaha's Zoo, Asian Highlands, Lied Jungle and Wildlife Safari Park in 10Best Readers' Choice

USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as a contender for “Best Zoo” and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park for “Best Safari Park” in America. Asian Highlands and the Lied Jungle at the Zoo have also been nominated as “Best Zoo Exhibit” in the country. Supporters are being asked to cast their votes online to determine the winners.  The public has until ... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Tuesday, Apr 26, 2022
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Wednesday, Mar 23, 2022

Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park Opens Friday, March 25, for the 2022 Season

The Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland, Nebraska, will open for the season on Friday, March 25, and will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October. Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park offers four miles of drive-through North American wildlife viewing from the comfort of your own vehicle. Visitors will see a variety of animals in their natural habitats, including more than 60 American elk spread across the 50-acre Elk Meadow, White-tailed deer, Prairie dogs, Gr... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Wednesday, Mar 23, 2022
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Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022

Omaha Zoo Foundation Granted AmeriCorps VISTA Member Position for Volunteer & STEM at Wildlife Safari Park

This month, the Omaha Zoo Foundation was granted an AmeriCorps VISTA grant to provide an AmeriCorps VISTA member to begin service to strengthen and diversify the volunteer program at the Wildlife Safari Park by recruiting, training, and overseeing both youth and adult volunteers. The AmeriCorps VISTA grant was awarded by the ServeNebraska Volunteer Service Commission in partnership with the AmeriCorps Federal Agency. The grant supports AmeriCorps VISTA members as they build capacity for commu... Read More
Posted by Diane Kohout at Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022
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