Lincoln Children’s Zoo

The Lincoln Children’s Zoo is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and is a fun and friendly place for children of all ages. You can find many animals ranging from the small ones such as a frilled lizard to a much larger animal such as a red panda. There are places where you are able to feed animals such as the fish. The zoo also provides a train that you are able to ride if you want a quick tour of the whole zoo.

Location: 1222 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68502

Costs: Adults; ages 13-61 $9.95,  Children; ages 2-12 $8.95,  Seniors; 62 and over $8.95,  Children 1 and under FREE,  Zoo members FREE

Ride Costs: Individual Train Ride $2.75,  Individual Horse Ride $4.25,  10 Punch Train Pass $26.00, 20 Punch Ticket Pass $49.00,  10 Punch Horse Ride Pass $38.00

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is located in Omaha, Nebraska. This is a bigger zoo than the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, and is a tun of fun. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is the 6th best zoo in the United States. There are many animals that you can see throughout the entire zoo. There is building that is specifically for butterfly’s, and you can walk into the building and through a door and you are with many butterfly’s that are freely flying around you. The zoo offers a train ride for a quick tour of the whole zoo as well as a Skyfari where you can see the zoo from the sky.

Location: 3701 S. 10th  Street, Omaha, NE 68107

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily March 15 through October 31

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily November 1 through March 14

Costs: Spring and Fall Prices: March 15-April 30; October 1-October 31

  • Adults (ages 12 and over): $17:95
  • Children (ages 3-11): $11.95
  • Seniors (65 and over): $16.95
  • Children (2 and under): FREE
  • Military Adult (12 and over): $16.95
  • Military Child (3-11): $10.95

Summer Prices: May 1-September 30

  • Adults (ages 12 and over): $19:95
  • Children (ages 3-11): $13.95
  • Seniors (65 and over): $18.95
  • Children (2 and under): FREE
  • Military Adult (12 and over): $18.95
  • Military Child (3-11): $12.95

Winter Prices: January 1-March 14; November 1-December 31

  • Adults (ages 12 and over): $14.95
  • Children (ages 3-11): $9.95
  • Seniors (65 and over): $13.95
  • Children (2 and under): FREE
  • Military Adult (12 and over): $13.95
  • Military Child (3-11): $8.95