Unleash your sense of wonder across acres of plants, animals and unique habitats from around the world right here in Omaha, Nebraska. Purchase Tickets.
Learn what to bring, what to leave behind, what to expect when you arrive at the main entrance and other general information to help you have the best Zoo experience possible before the whole family comes along. Need a fun job to work your way through high school, pay for college or to stay active in the community?
The Zoo is now hiring in all Guest Services areas, as well as other full-time, part-time and part-time seasonal positions. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park membership, employee discounts, a behind-the-scenes look at new exhibits, get exposed to a variety of career paths, and most importantly, have a significant impact on the experiences of our visitors and the greater good of conservation, for animals and their habitats.
Due to cold temperatures and the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza HPAI in Nebraska and surrounding states, we have temporarily closed our Simmons Aviary. Open 10 a. Buildings and grounds close at 5 p. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Learn More. Once you join our family, receive free Zoo and Lozier Giant Screen Theater admission, access to our annual Member's Day event, discounts on Zoo events, educational programming, concessions, gifts and rides purchases, reciprocal privileges to more than zoos nationwide and more!
Explore and experience other ways to do the Zoo! Hop on the tram, come hand to fin with stingrays, or see a show at the Lozier Giant Screen Theater. Backstage Experiences See the Zoo from a new point of view from the comfort of your couch!
