Enjoy A Perfectly Precious Pancake Breakfast With Penguins At The Henry Doorly Zoo In Nebraska
A visit to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is full of fun all year round, but there’s a special event coming up later this month that is sure to be one of the most unusual, memorable days you’ll ever spend at the zoo. Buy your tickets, pack up the kids, and the adorable Penguins and Pancakes event.
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The penguins are some of the most beloved animals at the zoo. You could spend hours just watching them waddle, hop, swim, and play in their cozy habitats.
Once a year, the penguins host a pancake breakfast for kids and their adults. Penguins and Pancakes is a hugely popular event, and people drive from all over to enjoy this unique experience.
The pancake portion of the day comes courtesy of the Pancake Man, an Omaha legend who has been serving pancakes at special events all over the metro area for more than 30 years. Take a few minutes to watch him work - his quick, deft handling of the cakes is entertaining on its own!
After bellies are full and syrupy hands have been washed, it's time to meet a real penguin. An African penguin and a keeper will arrive for an interactive visit and informational talk. The price of admission even includes a cute stuffed penguin so everyone can take home a little reminder of this special event.
The 2019 dates for Penguins and Pancakes are December 26-30. There are two seating times for each day, and you will need to purchase tickets in advance. The ticket costs are as follows: Adults, ages 12 and up – $20 for members or $25 for non-members; children, ages 2 to 11 – $15 for members or $20 for non-members. In addition to the pancakes, the meet-and-greet, and the plush penguin, the ticket price also includes admission to the zoo for that day. Tickets for this event tend to sell out quickly, so be sure to book yours soon right here.
As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
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