Lied Jungle
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha
- Year
- 1992
- Style
- Rainforest building, hot-dip galvanized steel structure
- Dimensions
- 123,000 sq ft (≈11,400 m²) in total, including 61,000 sq ft of vegetation, 24 m (80 ft) tall
Opened on April 4, 1992, at a cost of $15 million, Omaha Zoo's Lied Jungle was hailed at the time as one of the largest indoor rainforests in the world, with 123,000 square feet of total floor space and a building rising 24 meters high. A 15-meter waterfall greets visitors, who then follow ground-level trails and elevated walkways through sections devoted to Asia, Africa and South America. Hot-dip galvanized steel was chosen to withstand constant humidity of 70 to 85%, allowing the structure to run almost year-round without interruption for maintenance. The Lied Jungle earned several honors soon after opening, including the American Association of Zoological Parks' "Significant Achievement Award" in 1993 and a place among the world's best architectural achievements according to Time Magazine in 1992. It remains one of Omaha Zoo's flagship attractions today, having fully reopened to the public in 2023 after pandemic-related restrictions.
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