Lincoln Children’s Zoo
by Erin Lenz Built for Speed: The Importance of the Cheetah Run There’s nothing quite like witnessing a cheetah run, and at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo you can. Lincoln Children’s Zoo is one of only...
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Life in the Past Lane
How Road Crews Help Unearth Nebraska’s Ancient Giants by Caroline Clements Morrill Hall is a destination for those who love fossils — especially mammoths and mastodons. For visitors to Morill Hall, seeing the ancient...
Working Dogs of Lincoln
How therapy dogs bring comfort, calm, and connection to our community by Michelle O’Dea On any given day in Lincoln, a Goldendoodle brings connection to seniors in memory care, a Golden Retriever pads softly through...
Unleash the Fun: Explore Lincoln’s Top Spots for Dogs and Their Owners
by Michelle O’Dea Lincoln dog owners are fortunate to have numerous options for keeping their furry companions active and engaged. The city boasts a variety of play opportunities, ranging from expansive outdoor dog parks to...
Penguin Pal: A Hatchling’s Journey at the Lincoln Children’s ZOO
by Erin Lenz A new Humboldt penguin has joined the colony! On April 4, 2024, a female Humboldt penguin chick named Percy hatched at Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Percy is the second penguin chick to hatch...
New at the Zoo!
by Erin Lenz Lincoln Children’s Zoo welcomed two new spotted residents in 2023. Two female cheetah cubs, Sasha and Zuri, arrived at the Zoo on June 19 at six weeks old. Sasha and Zuri...
Welcome the first-ever giraffes born at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo
by Erin Lenz Since the giraffe program started at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo in 2018, the goal has been to have healthy baby giraffes born at the Zoo to further conservation of the species. That...
The Lincoln Children’s Zoo hand-raises a Humboldt Penguin Chick
On May 11, 2021, the Zoo welcomed its first-ever Humboldt penguin chick into the world! Born to parents Bella and Arnie, Pebbles has shown from the beginning that she is a fighter. Unfortunately, before Pebbles...
Cheetahs in Lincoln
by Sarah Wood In July of 2020, guests raced to meet the newest additions to Lincoln Children’s Zoo! Three cheetahs now call the Zoo home—Sita, Saba, and Nane are sisters and part of the well-known...
Paw Friendly Places in the Capital City
by Michelle O’Dea Pet ownership is on the rise, and our Capital City is no exception. Nearly 63,000 households in Lincoln have pets—and dog lovers reign supreme in our paw friendly city. Whether Lincolnites are...
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