A Visitor's Guide to Omaha's Indoor Wildlife Exhibits
Welcome to one of the world's most unique wildlife destinations! Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is famous for its massive indoor habitats. Whether it is raining, snowing, or bright and sunny outside, you can explore tropical rainforests, sandy deserts, and deep oceans all in a single day. Follow this step-by-step visitor guide to make the most of your adventure.
Step 1: Trek Through the Lied Jungle
Start your trip early in the morning at the Lied Jungle, one of the largest indoor rainforests in the world. As soon as you step inside, you will feel the warm, humid air and hear the sounds of crashing waterfalls.
- Upper Level: Walk along the elevated footbridges suspended high in the tree canopy. Look closely into the foliage to spot monkeys, tapirs, and colorful tropical birds flying nearby.
- Lower Level: Take the trail down to the forest floor. Here, you can peer through glass viewing windows to see hippos swimming underwater and explore dark caves filled with fascinating nocturnal creatures.
- elevated:
- Raised up high above the ground.
- canopy:
- The high, upper level of trees in a forest.
- nocturnal:
- Active mainly during the night.
- succulents:
- Plants with thick leaves or stems that store water.
- acrylic:
- A strong, clear type of plastic used like glass.
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“A Visitor's Guide to Omaha's Indoor Wildlife Exhibits” is a how-to / procedural reading passage about Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, written for Upper Elementary. It takes about 3 minutes to read (419 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.