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<\/p>\nFrom our friends at the Omaha Zoo:<\/p>\n
For Immediate Release
\nContact: Diane Kohout (402) 738-2015
\nZoo Public Relations (402) 980-9285
\nOmaha\u2019s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Recognizes
\n\u201cZoo Superheroes\u201d for Wearing Masks<\/p>\n
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Omaha, Neb. (Sept. 25, 2020) \u2013 Omaha\u2019s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announces a program to recognize Zoo Superheroes who wear their mask to help keep others healthy. Once a week, a special Zoo Squad will be on Zoo grounds looking for children and families who keep their masks on even when there is not a rule to do so, such as outside. Recipients will become official \u201cZoo Superheroes\u201d with a sticker and animal face mask for each child. \u201cAs we continue to figure out new ways to go about our regular activities, the Zoo wants all our visitors to know how much we appreciate them going \u2018above and beyond\u2019 to keep other people and our animals safe by wearing a mask, even when they don\u2019t have to,\u201d said Dennis Pate, president and CEO of Omaha\u2019s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. \u201c That extra effort to keep everyone safe is what will get us back to normal faster than anything else.\u201dThe Zoo is committed to the safety and well-being of our guests, animals, and employees, and will make changes as needed based on actual operating conditions and guidance from public health experts and elected officials. Please check the Zoo\u2019s website at OmahaZoo.com and social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest details and the most current schedule.<\/p>\n
When the Zoo gates closed due to the Coronavirus crisis on March 16, 2020, dedicated staff continued to care for over 30,000 animals every day. Because of the closure, there is a significant revenue shortfall expected. In response, the Omaha Zoo Foundation has launched an Emergency Fund campaign to support ongoing Zoo operations. Members of the community who would like to contribute can visit the Zoo\u2019s website, OmahaZoo.com.<\/p>\n
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\nConsistently ranked as one of the world\u2019s top zoos, Omaha\u2019s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is an independent not-for-profit organization accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Zoo is recognized nationally for its conservation, animal care and exhibit design. As a leader in conservation, the Zoo\u2019s Center for Conservation and Research focuses on areas to benefit animal husbandry and species conservation including conservation genetics, conservation medicine, reproductive sciences, and comparative nutrition. More information is available at www.OmahaZoo.com.<\/p>\n
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