We love Omaha.
There. I said it.
And not because I’m originally from Nebraska. (Although, that helps.) It is because it is such a great family-friendly destination. Regardless of what your family is in to (shopping, museums, zoo, sports, etc.), it is available to you in Omaha.
We were lucky enough to go to Omaha over Spring Break 2013 and had a blast.
I love the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo. If you have not been, I highly-highly-highly recommend you make the trip.
There are several amazing exhibits at the zoo including the Butterfly and Insect Pavilion, Hubbard Gorilla Valley, Desert Dome, Scott Aquarium, Cat House, and Lied Jungle (just to name a few).
During out last trip, the most memorable experience happened with DS (age 10) in the Cat House.
DS had been begging to have the camera, so I gave it to him while I went to the bathroom. When I got back, he was screamin’ with delight because of how close the lion got to him at the window.
At first, I thought close meant “Not clear the heck over on the other side of his habitat.” But as he showed me the photos that he took, I realized that close meant, “I think you would be a tasty snack if this glass wasn’t here.”
DS took all of these photos with a standard DSLR and 35mm lens. Yep, he was able to see up the nostrils of the King of the Forest. And for a 10 year old…how COOL is that??
Now as we move toward summer, we’re planning another Omaha weekend where we can see the zoo again (and not freeze to death), go to a baseball game, and hike over the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge to Iowa.
If you want to plan your own Omaha Adventure Getaway, be sure to follow them on Facebook and Twitter, and sign up for the contest for a FREE Omaha Adventure Weekend.
And because I think everyone should be able to go to Omaha at least once, I’m giving away (5) Omaha Adventure Coupon Cards (worth $50.00) to KCM Readers.
Here is what is available on each card (each card is good for up to six people):
Attraction Coupons:
- Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo – $2 off Admission
- Omaha Children’s Museum – $2 off Admission
- The Durham Museum – $2 off Admission
- Lauritzen Gardens – $2 off Admission/Tram Combo
- Joslyn Art Museum – $2 off $10 @ the gift shop
Shopping & Restaurant coupons include:
- Amazing Pizza Machine – $5 off RiVT90 buffet & pack
- Omaha Visitors Center – $2 off Smoothie at the Visitors Center
Here’s How To Enter The Giveaway
(Remember, each comment is considered a entry – so leave a separate comment each time.)
Leave me a comment and tell me your favorite animal at the zoo. (Example, the sea lions.)
Additional entry: Become a email subscriber to Kansas City Mamas. (I promise, I won’t spam you.) And then leave a comment and let me know.
Additional entry: Become in Like with Kansas City Mamas on Facebook. (We have fun, I promise.) And then leave a comment and let me know.
Contest will be open till end of day on May 22, 2013. Winners will be notified by email and has 48-hours to respond before another winner is chosen. Winner must reside in the lower 48-states of the continental USA. Good Luck.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of OmahaAdventure.com. They provided the giveaway prize, but I was not compensated in any other way. The written remarks are entirely my own. Want more information – check out my full disclosure statement.
Carrie says
Monkeys
Carrie says
I am an e-mail subscriber
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Stephanie says
Love monkeys!!
Stephanie says
I am an email subscriber
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Alisha says
Giraffe
Beth Norman Schneider says
At Omaha, it was the Bear exhibit. Really cool. Closely followed by the cat walk they have.
Beth Norman Schneider says
Email Subscriber
Jen Manna says
Tigers
Doreen sowers says
I like you on Facebook
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Email subscriber
Doreen sowers says
The monkeys
ann says
our favorite animal is the zebra
ann says
I am an email subscriber. thank you – we have wanted to take a family vacation to Omaha.
Ashley says
Zebras – per my 4year old. My vote is the sky tram thing!
Ashley says
I’m an email subscriber.
Ashley says
And I like you on Facebook!!
Kelly J says
We love the birds!
Kelly J says
I like you on facebook! 😉
Kelly J says
I’m on your email list. YAY!
Kristin says
I subscribe to your emails!
Kristin says
It’s a toss up between the gorillas and the lion cubs!
Laura says
I follow you on FB!
Laura says
I get the emails
Laura says
I love seeing the penguins!
Anna says
Tigers
Anna says
I subscribe to KCM
Anna says
I’m in like with KCM on facebook
Karen Flory says
I’m in like with kcm in fb!
Karen Flory says
I get kcm emails
Karen Flory says
I like the gorillas
LW says
We like the aquarium – so prettt and peaceful.
LW says
I receive your emails.
LW says
I like you on FB
Laurie says
I am an email subscriber.
Laurie says
My favorite part of the Omaha Zoo is the variety
of animals.
Joyce Lundeen says
I love the giraffes!
Joyce Lundeen says
I love the giraffe babies.
Trena Wilhelmsen says
The sloth! We love seeing that guy every time we go to the zoo!
Trena Wilhelmsen says
I get KC mamas emails:)
Trena Wilhelmsen says
Like KC mamas on FB:)
Lisa says
I love them all, although after being sprayed by an elephant at the KC zoo, I don’t get too close to them anymore!
Lisa says
I’m an email subscriber.
Julie says
The tigers!
Julie says
And I like you on fb
Rhonda says
Love the elephants. Also ,an email subscriber and FB.
Sasha says
Love the penguins!
Sasha says
Follow you on FB!
Sasha says
Subscribe and get all of your wonderful emails!
ccrystal says
Love the monkeys!
ccrystal says
Already subscribe to email
Sarah Gies says
I love to see the big cats at the zoo. We have an Omaha trip planned in July. I’ve never been!
ccrystal says
Already friended on fb
Sarah G says
I get your emails!
Sarah G says
I follow you on Facebook!
Vanessa says
Love the primates!
Amy says
I’m an email subscriber
Amy says
I’m definitely in ‘like’ with you 🙂
Amy says
As a NE to KC transplant like you, I too love love love the HD Zoo! It’s an absurdly amazing experience. I remember all the excitement when they were building the rainforest and going for the first time! Stilly favorite place at the zoo…especially love the sloths!!
Marsi says
I’m already an email subscriber and have already liked KCM on Facebook. My favorite animals at the Omaha zoo change each time we are there. But I have to say, we love feeding the fish under the bridge.:)
Tracy Simons says
If you ask DD her absolute favorite is Nikita the polar bear at the KC Zoo. I myself am all about the otters 😀
Tracy Simons says
I am an email subscriber 🙂
Tracy Simons says
I like you on FB as well 😀
kristi lewczenko says
We love the polar bears!!
kristi lewczenko says
Already a fb friend.
kristi lewczenko says
Already revieve your emails. thanks!
Kelly says
We LOVE seeing the beavers swim in and out of their home!
Kelly says
And I like Kansas City mamas on fb…
Janet says
I love the giraffes– God has a sense of humor!
Janet says
I like you on fb
Jill Wright says
The Omaha Zoo is my favorite- love the desert dome.
Sandy says
The shark tank is really neat!
Nikki says
I love Okapi’s!
Nikki says
I like you on Fb!
Emily says
We like the penguins. Just became an email subscriber and liked Kansas City Mamas on Facebook. AWESOME!!! 🙂
Laurie says
My family loves the monkeys.
Laurie says
I’m already a fan on FB.
Laurie says
I’m already an email subscriber.
Jamey says
I already subscribe to the emails and like on Facebook. I haven’t been to the Omaha zoo, but have been wanting to check it out for a long time!
Stephanie Svilarich says
My favorite zoo animals are the kangaroos!
Stephanie Svilarich says
I already like you on Facebook!
Stephanie Svilarich says
I already receive your emails!
Bonnie Pham says
I am a Kansas City Mama of twin girls who are almost 3 years old so you know i have to be a die hard couponer to save save save!! .I visit your site daily and already am a FB fan . My girls have never been to the zoo in NE but we hope to go one day . My favorite animal I would say are the kangaroos !!
Laura says
Polar bears, haven’t been there for awhile but enjoyed them a few years ago!
Meghan Kehoe says
Me and my kids love the polar bears, we just recently moved to ks and haven’t gotten up to Omaha this would be awesome if we win!!!
Meghan kehoe says
Just subscribed to your email
Meghan kehoe says
Already like your Facebook page that’s how I found out about the contest!! Thanks
Janet says
I love the hippo!!
Rachel says
My favorite is the monkey!
Maggie says
My favorite zoo animals are the big cats! Love lions, tigers and panthers.
Maggie says
I just signed up for your emails!
Maggie says
I like you on facebook!
Jerri says
We went once, years ago, and enjoyed the penguins 🙂
Jerri says
I would like your email updates
Jerri says
I already “liked” you on facebook
Stephanie says
Baby anything!
Stephanie says
I already get your e-mails.
Stephanie says
I already like KCM Facebook.
Amy W says
I like you on facebook
Amy W says
I subscribe to the emails!
Amy W says
I like the monkeys at the zoo!
Sandra says
I LOVE the giraffes. Could watch them all day!
Sandra says
I’m a subscriber
Sandra says
I like Kansas City Mamas on FB
Tabetha Huntley says
We love the monkeys!! I can’t wait to take my girls this summer
Kelly says
We are wild at this house and love the zebras! 🙂 Would love to take my 2 year old to the Omaha Zoo for the first time ever this summer. We’ve never been!
New subscriber and liked on Facebook. 🙂
Kelly says
Became a new subscriber today! Can’t wait to read more. 🙂
Kelly says
“Liked” you on Facebook! Would love to win to take my daughter and husband to Omaha for the first time! We are new to the KC area.
Pam says
I Love the MonKeys!!!!!!!
Jennifer says
My favorite animal is the cheetah!
Jennifer says
I like Kansas City Mamas on FB
Jennifer says
I subscribe to KC Mamas emails
Erika says
I am an email subscriber!
Erika says
My favorite animals to see at Zoos are penguins and stingrays!
Kari says
We love watching the meerkats!
Ray says
Monkey
Ray says
I subscribed
Taylour says
gorilla
Laurie says
We like to watch feeding time at the aquarium.
Laurie says
I receive your emails.
Jennifer says
Love the Monkeys!
Jennifer says
I just subscribed for the first time.