# What are YOUR favorite zoos, aquariums, parks, and gardens?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Tags:** vacation-travel\
**Created:** [July 3, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-zoos-aquariums-parks-and-gardens/1003687 "2024-07-03T15:37:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 5, 2024, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-zoos-aquariums-parks-and-gardens/1003687/37 "2024-07-05T03:32:40Z")

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> [@squeegee](#):
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> I need to get back there – I bet it’s huger and more amazinger.

It is~here’s a travel article from last year.

> **[10 Reasons Why The Omaha Zoo Is The Best In The US](https://www.thetravel.com/why-the-omaha-zoo-is-the-best-in-the-us/)**
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> With the Omaha Zoo being voted the #1 best zoo by USA Today readers, here are 9 other reasons why it's definitely the best zoo in the US.

Apparently the latest new exhibit to open is an Orangutan Forest.

> **[Henry Doorly Zoo unveils 'newly reimagined' orangutan exhibit](https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-henry-doorly-zoo-unveils-orangutan-exhibit/61109688)**
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> The Henry Doorly Zoo is unveiling the "newly reimagined" Hubbard Orangutan Forest to the public Friday.

When you come back to visit, let me know. I bet we can get @LH75 and his lovely bride to join us for a mini-Dope fest. He knows all the best pizza places in Omaha.

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