Jumat, 02 Agustus 2013

The Most Popular Omaha NE Family Activities

By Joane Bringle


Omaha is the biggest city in Nebraska and its economy benefits greatly from the tourism industry. It borders the Missouri River and serves as the headquarters for five Fortune 500 companies, including Union Pacific, the country's largest railroad company and ConAgra, maker of packaged foods. Guests can find a variety of family activities in Omaha NE.

As one of the most popular attractions in the state, the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has played host to over 25 million guests during the past forty years. It had its humble beginnings as the Riverview Park Zoo and was established in 1894. Since then, it enjoys a place among the most important animal habitats in the world and its mission includes conservation, education, recreation, and research.

The zoo's Desert Dome features a huge indoor desert underneath the largest geodesic dome on the planet. Other popular attractions include the Lied Jungle with an indoor rainforest and the Kingdoms of the Night nocturnal exhibit housing a massive indoor swamp. The facility is home to the largest collection of big cats in captivity.

In addition to walking, visitors have several options for traveling through the zoo. The trackless tram operates along its many walkways with four convenient stops. The Skyfari aerial tram carries passengers through the sky back and forth between the Butterfly and Insect Pavilion and the rhinoceros exhibit. Union Pacific's contribution to the attraction is a train pulled by a steam locomotive along 2.5 miles of track looping throughout the property.

The 71,000 square foot Kingdom of the Seas Aquarium features four distinct aquatic habitats. Guests can experience temperate ocean zones, coral reefs, polar regions and the Amazon Rainforest. The shark tank with its pedestrian tunnel is among the most popular exhibits. Visitors can walk through the tunnel as coral reef fish, sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles swim all around them.

The Children's Museum on South 20th Street is another popular attraction for families with small children. The museum offers an interactive experience with several hands-on exhibits and activities. Guests can enjoy permanent exhibits such as the Imagination Playground, the Splish Splash Garden, and the Creative Arts Center. The museum also hosts a variety of traveling exhibits that are constantly changing allowing for a new experience with each visit.

These are just a few of the various family activities in Omaha NE. Visitors will also find botanical gardens, parks, and historical landmarks that are family friendly. TD Ameritrade Park plays host to the College World Series every June and offers fun for baseball fans of all ages.




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