Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium by Eileen Wirth, photos edited by Carol McCabe, History Press, Charleston, SC, 2017.
This is an interesting story of a park that had a few animals enventually becoming one of the finest zoos in the world.
Tise zoo started as the River View Park which began displaying some local animals. However it has changed, starting with the foundation of the Omaha Zoological Society. It was also greatly benefitted by a large donation from Mrs. Henry Doorly, who asked that the zoo take the name of her husband, and also that the zoo strive to display the animals in natural settings rahter than in cages. The zoo was in a good position to do just that.
Significant donation have been instrumental the the growth of the zoo. And the zoo has many unique and interesting features. I enjoy the desert com. It has aspects of three deserts, including the Sonoran which is mostly in Arizona. The Lied Jungle is also unique with a waterfall, and humid temperature as it imitates a jungle. There is also the aquarium, the butterfly house. The most expensive part of the zoo is the Afican Grasslands. This encompasses 28 acres. There is a unique aviary. The sea lion area took over an old and abandoned swimming pool.
Many zoo directors have been reponsible for this growth. These include Robert Everly, Lee G. Simmons and Dennis Pate.
The zoo has also been involved in conservation projects around the world, including a partnership with Madagascar. This has also included breeding projects.
Charity, our daughter lives close to the zoo and we have enjoyed many outings there with grandchildren. We hope to enjoy many more.
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