If you're looking for a great zoo in the Midwest, there are a few that travelers say are the best of the best. Here are five ...

A new exhibit at Omaha's Durham Museum will explore the lore and history of dragons around the world. "The Lost World of Dragons," on display from Saturday through Dec. 31, celebrates the ...

42-year-old silverback (adult male gorilla) Casey; and females, 35-year-old Paki, 11-year-old Patty and 8-year-old Kindi. The family group is on exhibit rotation with a bachelor group at the zoo.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium introduced a new addition ... the fascinating world of crocodiles and alligators through exhibits, interactive experiences and educational talks.

Treating animals like people creates moral confusion. A gorilla has taken control of your TV set. What an apt metaphor for the past year. In fact, of course, I refer to the actual gorilla that was ...

Take a look at the variety of plants and landscaping at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha. A view of plants lining the walkway next to the Hubbard Orangutan Exhibit at Henry Doorly Zoo ...

Motema -- which translates to “heart” in the Lingala language -- has been selected as the historic baby gorilla’s name.

Atlanta, Georgia (CNN)-- Zoo Atlanta announced Monday that it closed its gorilla exhibit after a silverback gorilla charged a window separating the animals' habitat from a viewing area ...

Other prominent areas include an elephant reserve, an expansive savannah exhibit with zebras and black rhinos, and a whole zone for big cats, as well as giraffe, gorilla ... Omaha's Henry Doorly ...

The Buffalo Zoo has several major additions this fall including a silverback gorilla, patas monkey troop and addax.

ZOOKEEPERS SAY PYGMY HIPPOS ARE There's an adorable new addition at the Henry Doorly Zoo.Omaha's zoo announced that Adama, a female pygmy hippopotamus calf, was born on June 16.Adama was born to ...

You'll find Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo south of downtown, near the Nebraska-Iowa border. It's open daily, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with shortened hours during the winter. Admission prices range from $ ...