Omaha Zoo Adventure: A Whirlwind Day Trip! 🦁🌿

📍 Early Start from Ames To maximize our day, we hit the road early and arrived at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo by 9 AM—just as the gates opened! ⏰ 🚶‍♂️ Our Route (With Some Detours!) 1️⃣ Lied Jungle 🌿 — Lush rainforest vibes! 2️⃣ Scott Aquarium 🐠 — Colorful fish & tunnels. 3️⃣ Skyfari (Cable Car) 🚡 — Pro tip: Ride near the lion exhibit for shorter lines & better flow! 4️⃣ Asian Highlands 🐅 — Snow leopards & red pandas. 5️⃣ Simmons Aviary 🦜 — Birds flying overhead! 6️⃣ Hubbard Gorilla Valley 🦍 — So much personality! 7️⃣ Desert Dome 🏜️ — MUST-SEE! Upper level: World’s largest indoor desert (Africa, Asia, Americas). Lower level: Kingdoms of the Night (nocturnal animals). "Save energy for this—it’s HUGE!" 8️⃣ Owen Sea Lion Shores 🌊 — Playful splashes! 9️⃣ Scott African Grasslands 🦒 — Giraffes & zebras. "We backtracked a bit (oops!), but still saw it all!" 😅 🍜 Post-Zoo Feast at Wukong Asian Restaurant Spicy Malatang 🔥 — Tasty but small portions ($16/person). Rice? $1.50/$3 extra. "A bit pricey for grains!" 🍚💸 🌟 Final Thoughts "A packed but fantastic day! Next time, we’ll:* ✔ Plan smarter routes (less backtracking!). ✔ Catch animal shows (missed this time!). ✔ Slow down—some exhibits deserve more time! #OmahaZoo #FamilyTrip #WildlifeWonders #TravelTips #NebraskaAdventures