Enjoy sips, bites, and wild nights at Late Nights at the Zoo at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium!
ABOUT
Late Nights at the Zoo is a great way to make memories all summer long! At Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, adults 21+ can experience a unique version of a wild night out on select dates from May until August. Grab your friends and visit for a relaxed evening of drinks, local food truck bites, and of course, tons of wildlife!
AQUARIUM BACKSTAGE EXPERIENCE
Looking to take your Late Night at the Zoo visit to the next level? Add on the Aquarium Backstage Experience for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Scott Aquarium! For $75, guests 21+ can explore areas typically off-limits to the public, including the upper deck above the shark tunnel, basement backup tanks, quarantine zones, and even the chilly freezer where fish food is stored. While there are no feeding or touching opportunities, this one-hour tour offers a fascinating glimpse into what it takes to care for the aquarium’s marine life!
ADMISSION
For zoo members, the cost of admission to Late Night at the Zoo is $22 and for non-members it’s $30. These tickets do not include daytime general zoo admission, but it does include after-hours access to exhibits like the Scott Aquarium, Desert Dome, Hubbard Gorilla Valley, African Grasslands, and more (all weather-permitting). Attendees can also add on tickets to Stingray Beach during this time. Admission includes one complimentary drink ticket that can be redeemed for 1 alcoholic beverage or 2 non-alcoholic beverages.
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FOOD
While you’re enjoying your complimentary beverages, you’ll also be able to enjoy food truck eats from a number of local vendors! Additional drink tickets can be pre-purchased online or at kiosks throughout the night. Drink tickets are not valid for food truck purchases, so come prepared to buy your tasty bites throughout the night!
WHEN & WHERE
Late Nights at the Zoo will take place on select Thursdays throughout each summer season (May through August). The zoo is located at 3701 South 10th Street!